(SGI) Hervis Sport is expanding its management: From June 1, Roland Jegle, 43, will be supporting the international Austrian-based sporting goods chain’s current managing director, Martin Weber. The goal is a “strategic realignment of the company,” according to its announcement. Jegle will lead the purchasing department, among other areas. Jegle has been part of Hervis’ parent company, Spar, since 2008, most recently handling its purchasing operations. Since 2019, he has also held the position of deputy managing director at Hervis. Gerhard Fritsch now assumes this role. Hervis is part of Spar Austria. Spar is also active in Hungary, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Bavaria/Germany. The company has 237 branches and 3,250 employees.