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“We are implementing structural changes without being forced to do so. We do not react to external changes – or external market drivers that force us to adapt.”


Heinemann passes baton to new CEO Max in Hamburg restructure Gebr. Heinemann has announced a major structural change across its entire organisation to ‘strengthen global agility and overall strategy’. Max Heinemann (pictured above centre


and below), son of Co-owner Gunnar Heinemann, takes on the Chief Executive post and becomes Speaker of the Executive Board, with responsibility for Global HR, Corporate Development & Strategy and Corporate Affairs. Gunnar and Claus Heinemann will


continue to form the Advisory Board of the business, as it transitions into a fifth generation of family management. The Executive Board is completed by


Raoul Spanger, Chief Operations Officer; Kay Spanger, Chief Commercial Officer; and


Stephan Ernst, Chief Financial Officer. Raoul Spanger will be responsible


for steering group sales, partner and customer portfolios and the development of the operational business in all countries and channels. Kay Spanger will oversee the provision


of market-specific product ranges and management of all cross-divisional commercial and logistical services. Ernst will be responsible for the group’s


financial independence, integrity and provision of system-based process support and solution.Claus Heinemann said: “What matters most is our direction in shaping the ‘next generation’ fit for the future and fit for shaping duty free and travel retail.” Gunnar Heinemann added: “What makes


us unique is that we change with a growth mindset and in full alignment with our 139- year history. This is a strong foundation for rethinking and changing. The driver for ‘change’ is we, ourselves. We act out of strength.” Heinemann previously announced it was


repositioning the business through one sales area, with the former distribution and retail sectors falling under the COO. Four major geographical divisions headed


by four Vice Presidents are designed to help the company meet its objectives. These are Florian Seidel (Vice President


Nordics, Central and Western Europe), Richard Hoyer (Vice President EECA, Near East, Turkey & Africa), Marvin von Plato (Vice President/CEO Asia Pacific) and Nadine Heubel (Vice President/ CEO The Americas).Max Heinemann added:


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Helen Wong is Daniel Wellington’s new Head of Global Travel Retail Swedish watch brand Daniel Wellington has promoted Helen Wong (pictured above) to Head of Global Travel Retail. Wong, who joined the company in 2017,


previously held the role of Head of Travel Retail, Asia Pacific and also served as Regional Sales Manager, Asia Pacific and Key Account Manager Asia Pacific. She has now assumed a global


coordination and strategic role for the brand’s travel retail business and is managing the sector under a ‘united direction.’ “I am very honoured to take on the role


as Head of Global Travel Retail for Daniel Wellington,” said Wong. “As we continue growing the brand within travel retail, I look forward to bringing exciting retail activations in key airports and gallerias.”


Philip Eckles and DDFS recognised at Retail Excellence Awards Delhi Duty Free Services (DDFS) CEO Philip Eckles (pictured top of next column) has been commended at the Retail Excellence and Corporate Governance Awards hosted by the Asia Africa GCC Retail & Shopping Centre Congress. Eckles was awarded within the ‘Top


Global Retail Minds’ segment at a ceremony held during the event in Mumbai. DDFS also scooped three awards at the ceremony – attended by senior corporate


MARCH 2019


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