Christian Lunkenbein

Redefining Retail - with Strategy, Innovation, and Passion

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

About

Unternehmenskulturen werden vielfältiger, Hierarchien in vielen Branchen flacher, Kommunikation und Entscheidungsprozesse hingegen komplexer. Meine Motivation ist, Führungskräfte und Mitarbeiter für diese Themen im Tagesgeschäft und in Projekten fit zu machen. Und gemeinsam agile Lösungen mit klaren Rollen und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erarbeiten. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Ergebnisorientierung und -erreichung unserer Kunden. Der Weg dahin ist für mich eine partnerschaftliche Zusammenarbeit – strukturiert, authentisch und mit Spaß.

Experience

  • Germany Sales Director at Amplifon
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Fossil Group, Inc. ()
    • Head of Retail EMEA / Member of Managing Directors in DE, AT
      Feb 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Leading retail evolution across EMEA into a modern, profitable, and service-focused business.  Oversee store operations, real estate, budget planning, and channel growth.  Transformation of business unit with six direct reports.  Key Achievements: Exceeded sales, margin, and operating income targets; implemented new KPIs to boost productivity; enhanced decision-making and agility.

    • Regional Director Retail Outlet Stores Europe
      Apr 2016 - Feb 2023 · 6 yrs 11 mos

      • Managed outlet business across 70 stores and 400 employees. • Directed alignment with finance, operations, marketing, and visual merchandising. • Oversaw promotions, openings/closures, and succession planning. • Key Achievements: Achieved double-digit sales growth in 2023; implemented Integrated Business Planning (IBP) tool.

    • Regional Manager Outlet
      Apr 2014 - Mar 2016 · 2 yrs

      • Managed 46 outlet locations across three regions (DE, Benelux, UK). • Key Achievements: Co-developed SIP platform for localized event-driven product ordering.

  • Freier Mitarbeiter Unternehmensberatung at proComet
    Jan 2019 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • orsay ()
    • Projektmanager im Einzelhandel
      Feb 2009 - Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Led projects on product diversification, CRM, store concepts, and licensed products.

    • District Manager
      Mar 2006 - Jan 2009 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      • Managed 13–19 stores in central/southwest Germany and Austria. • Strengthened store operations and execution.

  • Area Manager & Trainee at KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH
    Jun 2004 - Feb 2006 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Oversaw 9+ stores in Bavaria; led openings and stock management.