Karl-Heinz Holland Resigns from Takko Fashion Advisory Board

Telgte, July 28, 2023 - Takko Fashion, one of Europe's leading quality fashion discounters, has announced the departure of Karl-Heinz Holland from his position as Chairman of the Takko Fashion Advisory Board, as per his own request. His resignation comes after years of successful collaboration. Karl-Heinz Holland's departure will take effect as of July 31st, 2023. A decision on his successor will be made soon.

Karl-Heinz Holland served as Chairman of the Takko Fashion Advisory Board in 2018 and 2019 and then returned to this position in October 2020. In 2021, he temporarily assumed the role of interim CEO, significantly contributing to the company's stability and success. With decades of leadership experience in the German and international retail sector and having served as CEO of Lidl Group for about six years, Karl-Heinz Holland will now embark on new professional tasks.

Tjeerd Jegen, CEO of Takko Fashion, stated: "Karl-Heinz Holland’s profound impact on Takko Fashion in recent years is evident through his decisive strategic decisions and successful leadership, guiding the company through a phase of strategic and operational realignment. He has played a crucial role in Takko Fashion’s growth and successful market positioning. We thank him for his exceptional dedication and wish him all the best for his future, personally and professionally."

Karl-Heinz Holland, Chairman of the Advisory Board at Takko Fashion, said:
"I would like to express my gratitude to the entire Takko Fashion team for their great trust and collaboration over the past years. Together, we have successfully overcome numerous challenges, and today Takko Fashion is well positioned for the future and has a clear direction and strategy."

The management team at Takko Fashion, led by CEO Tjeerd Jegen, along with CFO Kurt Rosen, COO Thomas Füllhaas, and CPO Sebastian Weber, is fully committed to accelerating the company's growth through a series of strategic initiatives. They will focus on expanding the store network, facilitating digital transformation, and enhancing the e-commerce business. Through these efforts, they aim to secure a robust and prosperous future for Takko Fashion.