Wolfgang Thoeren

Expert in Retail and Real Estate, SVP Retail EMEA, Head of Retail, Freelancer, Interimsmanager, Transformations, Consulting activities

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

Inspiring business leader with experience in the Retail world of fashion accessories and beauty. Passionate and energetic, relentless and optimistic with a creative twist and "get things done" approach. Grateful to the world and people around. Many years of Management of different international and intercultural teams with more than 2000 colleagues. Strong strategic and Real Estate Knowledge after setting up Retail strategies and building more than 300 stores allover Europe

Experience

  • Fossil (Basel, Switzerland)
    • Senior Vice President Retail EMEA, Head of Retail
      Apr 2010 - Feb 2023 · 12 yrs 11 mos

      After the first 100 new stores from 2005 - 2010 (see below), building 150 more stores until 2015, continuing being in charge of sales and P&L of all stores and leading more than 2000 colleagues in 17 countries

    • Vice President Retail EMEA, Head of Retail
      Jun 2005 - Mar 2010 · 4 yrs 10 mos

      Building und running 100 new stores, being in charge of sales and profit and leading around 1100 people including back office departments in Basel

  • Managing Director Germany & Austria at The Body Shop
    1998 - 2005 · 7 yrs

    Running 110 stores in Germany and 15 in Austria, Franchise stores as well as Company owned stores