Post by Cyril Ninnemann

After an incredible 12.5 years within the Otto Group, including 6.5 years at bonprix, it's time for what's next. Looking back, I'm filled with immense gratitude for a journey that truly shaped my expertise as an #Ecommerce professional and leader. My first steps I took at the Otto Group Inhouse Consultancy, which was an invaluable foundation. Working on strategic projects with inspiring colleagues and committed clients was an unparalleled education and the best call one could make for a career start. Dr. Nicolai Johannsen Holger Schill Ulrike Miekley Diedrich Bremer Celina Simon-Rettberg Then came bonprix and its Russian market which meant getting my hands dirty with marketing work and first operational leadership. A hard knock experience on a tough e-commerce market. Already back in 2019 we said "Look to Russia and you will see the future of e-commerce in Europe". Boy, were we right (unfortunately)... René Picard Tobias Nieber Moving to Italy as such was already a dream come true. Leading the bonprix Italia organization through a fundamental re-structuring in my early 30s was an immense challenge. The dedication, empathy, and customer-centricity of the Italian team were truly remarkable and will last with me. We successfully established an international matrix structure, paving the way for a viable future. Antonella Pella Marco Allera Sabrina Calabrese (any many, many more) Most recently, I've been focused on unifying our European sales organizations – a critical transformation as D2C fashion e-commerce navigates significant headwinds. We've laid the groundwork to shift gears back towards customer growth, showcasing adaptability in a challenging market. The management team Anja Johannsen Benjamin Krapp Tim Ottensmann Kristina Kolle Jannik Andersen and Simone Claus have embarked to keep this going. I'm incredibly grateful for these experiences and the opportunity to work alongside so many marvelous individuals. A special thanks to Richard Gottwald for his guidance and mentorship throughout much of this journey! #retail #leadership #digitaltransformation #newchapter