Marco Ruina has over 32 years of retail experience and currently leads Retail Operations for IKEA Switzerland AG. His career began in Rome in 1992 at Coin Retail, where he quickly advanced to Store Manager, overseeing operations in four markets.
Marco joined IKEA in 2006 as a Store Sales Manager in Florence. He later moved to IKEA Milan and later became the Store Manager at IKEA Aubonne in Lausanne. In 2017, he became the Country Sales Director for IKEA Switzerland AG, and in 2020, he took on the role of Chief Retail Operations. In 2023, he served as the acting CEO of IKEA Switzerland AG.
Known for his positive outlook and ability to connect with others, Marco values passion, transparency, simplicity, leadership, and humility. He believes that people are the key to making any vision a reality. Marco’s commitment: “In my career, three things have always been important: staying close to my co-workers, customers, and the range. Listening and being authentic is the best way to connect with people.”
Education:
• Certificate in International Business Management, University of St. Gallen (CH)
• Faculty of Law, University “La Sapienza” of Rome
• Scientific Maturity Diploma, Liceo Scientifico Teresa Gullace, Rome
