Fashion and the associated lifestyle products are in my DNA. Even as a young boy, I was allowed to accompany my mother to the weekly markets in the Ruhr area. Alongside all the fruit and vegetable stalls, we stood out with our range of clothing. That's how the latest trends reached customers back then. I was positively infected.

Many people see me as a creative spirit and a problem solver who has always thought outside the box. Another strength, they say, is certainly the fact that hardly a door remains closed for me. But at least I know someone who knows someone. A networker. My drive has always been to be a game changer.

Today, this applies more than ever before - no more business as usual!

The global business challenges are huge. Only sustainable development is a model for success and secures the future for generations to come. For me, this means regenerative growth. It should be as sustainable as possible. With the utmost respect for people, but above all for our unique planet - THERE IS NO PLANET B.