– Long-standing operational management experience in senior positions within stationary retail, mail order, e-commerce and multichannel.

– Purchasing expert for vertical product and purchasing concepts (strategy and design)

– Sourcing expert with a broad network of international producers, suppliers and service agencies – particularly in Asia (China, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, India and Southern/Western/Eastern Europe).

– Advanced core competencies in restructuring, change management, start-up management and business development.

– Founded the consulting company “International Retailoring” after more than 20 successful years as head of department in various purchasing organizations.

• Creativity and a keen feel for trends
• International market expertise and supplier contacts
• Entrepreneurial and financial thinking
• Strategic and analytic and assertive
• Leadership and motivation of others
• Proven track record in turnaround management and relaunch of collections