ROSSMANN International IT Organization: Retailer is establishing a new location in Albania. ROSSMANN International IT Organization. The drugstore chain is expanding its digital services from a new location in Albania. To this end, it will begin operating its own company in Tirana starting in June 2026. Under the name ROSSMANN Digital Services, a wholly owned subsidiary is being established, which will initially start operations there with approximately 30 international IT specialists.
ROSSMANN International IT Organization: Decision Reflects the Company’s International Focus
By establishing the new location, ROSSMANN is responding to the growing demands on its digital infrastructure—in terms of both the number and complexity of requirements as well as the speed of implementation. The goal is to create additional capacity and sustainably ensure the long-term performance of the IT infrastructure.
At the same time, the decision reflects the company’s international orientation: ROSSMANN is now more internationally positioned than ever before. It operates more stores abroad than in Germany and is experiencing strong growth there in particular. Highly qualified IT specialists also work in these international markets. Their expertise is being specifically integrated to make skills available across all locations. This, in turn, further strengthens the digital capabilities of the entire organization. Dirk Rossmann GmbH is thus continuing on its growth trajectory and making targeted investments in its digital infrastructure.
“The new IT location in Albania enables us to build additional capacity, expand our expertise, and further strengthen international collaboration. It also enhances our operational excellence and ensures the high quality that our customers and employees have come to expect. The IT company is thus another important building block in positioning our company for the future,” says Christian Metzner, ROSSMANN Managing Director of IT and HR.
ROSSMANN’s International IT Organization: Strategic Expansion of International IT Structures
ROSSMANN Digital Services will become part of the international IT organization. In the future, it will provide services both for the home market of Germany and, prospectively, for all other ROSSMANN subsidiaries. The new location thus strengthens the organization’s international scalability. At the same time, it enables the shared use of capabilities and systems across national borders. The goal: to increase agility and effectiveness in all areas of IT and to drive innovation.
“The founding of ROSSMANN Digital Services is a clear commitment to the internationalization of our company. Our subsidiary will provide IT services to all of our national subsidiaries. This further strengthens our international collaboration in IT,” says Jan Hendrik Polier, Head of International IT.
ROSSMANN’s International IT Organization: Launch in June
By choosing Tirana, the retail chain is banking on an up-and-coming technology hub in Europe. Highly trained IT professionals, a high level of English proficiency, and stable economic conditions there offer excellent prerequisites for long-term collaboration. At the same time, the company benefits from its existing presence in Albania. ROSSMANN has operated stores there since 2008. As a result, the retailer knows the country very well and has close ties to the market. Furthermore, it holds both the country and its people in high regard.
Preparations for the launch of operations have been underway for several months now. These have included setting up the organizational and technical infrastructure as well as recruiting the first international IT specialists. The Tirana location will thus gradually begin operations starting in June with up to 30 new employees.
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Originally published on our German-language FMCG cosmetics portal, www.kosmetiknachrichten.de