German hypermarket operator Kaufland has appointed Ivan Chernev to lead its domestic business, replacing Stefan Hoppe, who has left with immediate effect. Chernev, 43, has spent more than 20 years with Kaufland and most recently headed its Bulgarian operation. Michail Petrov, currently managing director of Schwarz Digits’ Bulgarian IT hub and formerly Kaufland Bulgaria CFO, will succeed Chernev in Bulgaria. (Kaufland)