Marc Fielmann

Marc Fielmann (born 24 July 1989) is a German businessman, who is the CEO of Fielmann AG, a company founded by his father.

Early life and education

Fielmann was born in 1989 in Hamburg, the first of two children and the only son of Heike Fielmann and entrepreneur Günther Fielmann.[1][2]

Fielmann attended Schule Schloss Salem and London School of Economics and Political Science.[3][4]

Business career

Before entering the family business in 2012, Fielmann worked in the eyewear industry for Luxottica and Safilo Group.[5]

Since April 2018, he is CEO of Fielmann AG with responsibility for marketing, communications and executive leadership. Since February 2019, he is also responsible for corporate strategy.[6]

In 2019 Fielmann, aged 29, was the youngest CEO among listed companies in Germany,[7][8][9] some claim he is even the youngest CEO among major listed companies worldwide.[10][11]

Under his leadership, Fielmann AG has announced plans to dedicate more than Euro 200 million to the international expansion and digitization of the group,[12][13] investing in national market leaders such as Optika Clarus[14] and technology companies such as the augmented reality application provider FittingBox.[15][16]

References
  1. Lutz Reiche (February 6, 2019). "Brillenkönig übergibt Macht an Sohn". manager magazin.
  2. Handelsblatt today Fielmann CEO: Eyewear Patriarch Not Keen to Pass on the Baton
  3. Bloomberg Profile: About Marc Fielmann
  4. Oyat (September 26, 2018). "Fielmann AG: Framing The Investment Case". Seeking Alpha.
  5. "Europe's Fielmann Implements Co-CEO Structure to Set Course for Future". Vision Monday. April 16, 2018.
  6. Press Release (February 6, 2019). "Generational Succession at Fielmann in final phase". Fielmann. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  7. Richard Weiss (April 29, 2019). "Germany's Youngest CEO Is 29 Years Old". Bloomberg.
  8. "Günther Fielmann zieht sich aus dem Vorstand zurück". Handelsblatt. November 21, 2019.
  9. Christoph Rottwilm. "CEO-Studie: Der Weg an die Spitze". manager magazin. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  10. Pieter Suy (January 9, 2020). "Operatie verjonging". De Tijd.
  11. "Route to the Top". Heidrick & Struggles. September 12, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  12. abendblatt.de Fielmann will Marktführer in Europa werden
  13. Fashionnetwork.com Fielmann si espande in Italia
  14. bloomberg.com Fielmann Buys Slovenian Optician as CEO Pursues Expansion Pledge
  15. europapress.es Fielmann Announces Multi-Million Investment in Augmented Reality Leader FittingBox
  16. Handelsblatt.com Fielmann investiert in virtuelle Realität und 3D-Anprobe
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