Kaufland is one of the leading international grocery retailers, running more than 1,550 hypermarkets in eight countries. Before taking on this position, he held several positions at Kaufland. In addition to operational and strategic responsibility in the area of leasing, the implementation and establishment of sustainable building certifications, he was also responsible for strategic expansion and has built up comprehensive and versatile real estate expertise. He has been an integral part of the company for over 10 years. Before joining Kaufland, he studied geography at the University of Cologne.