Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
As a Managing Director / CEO, COO with over 25 years of experience in the international lifestyle and consumer goods industry, I specialize in navigating companies through complex transformations. My focus lies at the intersection of brand heritage, great products and future technology. Throughout my career – from scaling D2C brands in the U.S. to leading distressed M&A processes and self-administration – I have proven that resilience and innovation go hand in hand. Today, I leverage AI-driven roadmaps to decouple revenue growth from fixed costs and implement agile, performance-driven cultures that attract top digital talent. My mission: To build scalable, future-proof organizations that excel in a data-driven world while staying true to their core brand values. Key Expertise: Transformation Leadership | AI Operational Excellence | Strategic Restructuring & M&A | Global Omnichannel Scaling
Grew revenue +15% in 2022 — best year since company founding. Built new key account structure and implemented Content-Driven Commerce from zero. After groups's insolvency, sold company within 3 months during self-administered insolvency, preserving brands, heritage and all jobs.
Cut supply chain costs 20% and reduced lead times by two-thirds. Grew B2C revenue +50% in Q1/2020. Lifted Japan margin by +20% through global pricing strategy redesign.
Steering international Business Development including the coordination of Wholesale, Distribution, int. Marketplaces, Franchise, Consignments for the Brands Heinrich Dinkelacker and Shoepassion.
Leading Shoepassion.com North America Business inkl. set-up of entity, infrastructure and collection building. Driving the wholesale business incl. marketplaces, retail, consignment and shop in shop areas.