Joerg Schmitz

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Division Head Consumer and Member of the Executive Board Prym Group @ PRYM
Germany
Joerg Schmitz's Location
Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Germany
About Joerg Schmitz

I am a dynamic business leader with extensive experience in transforming organizations, building consumer-centric strategies, and driving growth across global markets. With over three decades of expertise, I am recognized for my ability to innovate, adapt, and create lasting value in highly competitive industries.Throughout my career, I have led transformative initiatives that go beyond incremental improvements, redefining business models to unlock new revenue streams and strengthen brand positioning. I am passionate about fostering a culture of innovation that places the consumer at the center, ensuring products and services are tailored to evolving needs and preferences. My approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, enabling teams to deliver impactful results that resonate in the market.Some of my notable achievements include leading Carl Zeiss' Consumer Products division through a digital transformation, pioneering new products and digital services that accelerated growth and expanded market reach. At Kärcher, I introduced consumer-driven innovations that defined new product categories and established market leadership, while at Procter & Gamble, I launched e-commerce strategies that strengthened Braun's digital footprint across Europe.I am driven by the opportunity to build agile, high-performing teams that excel in a fast-changing environment, combining strategic insights with an unwavering focus on consumer needs.Key Skills:Business Transformation • Growth Strategy and Execution • Product Innovation • Consumer Insights and Market Research • Sales Channel Development • Global Market Penetration • M&A Strategy and Integration • Change Management • Team Leadership and Development • Digital Transformation

Joerg Schmitz's Current Company Details
PRYM

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Division Head Consumer and Member of the Executive Board Prym Group
Germany
Website:
prym-group.com
Employees:
1123
Joerg Schmitz Work Experience Details
  • Prym
    Division Head Consumer And Member Of The Executive Board Prym Group
    Prym
    Germany
  • Zeiss Group
    Ceo Zeiss Consumer Products Division
    Zeiss Group Jul 2017 - Present
    Oberkochen, De
    Leading the global ZEISS Consumer Products business (Hunting & Nature Observation, Photography & Mobile Imaging, Cinematography) with full P/L responsibility, more than 700 employees in team, reporting to the Executive Board of the Carl Zeiss AG
  • Alfred Kärcher Se & Co. Kg
    Head Of Home & Garden Indoor Business, Executive Vice President
    Alfred Kärcher Se & Co. Kg Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
    Winnenden, Bw, De
    Leading the global business of Kärcher Indoor consumer products, responsible for product management, product marketing and engineering, >€450m sales, >100 employees in team, reporting to Managing Director. Established a break-through business model for Indoor Cleaning based on consumer-focused product innovation and a new go-to-market strategy, the innovative "Window Cleaner" product created a new market of >€200m sales
  • Alfred Kärcher Se & Co. Kg
    Head Of Product Management Home & Garden, Executive Vice President
    Alfred Kärcher Se & Co. Kg Feb 2010 - Aug 2015
    Winnenden, Bw, De
    Responsible for global Product Management of Kärcher consumer products, >1 billion € sales, 50 employees in team, reporting to Managing Director. Doubled sales in 5 years to >1€ billion with significant profit growth
  • Procter & Gamble
    Associate Sales Director, Braun Western Europe
    Procter & Gamble Nov 2007 - Jan 2010
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
    Responsible for sales strategy of Braun Shavers and Hair Care in Western Europe. Developed and implemented a new Braun e-commerce strategy for Western Europe and increased market share for Braun shavers in Germany from 45% to 55% in 2009
  • Procter & Gamble
    Associate Marketing Director, Wella Appliances & Salon Furnishings
    Procter & Gamble Jul 2005 - Oct 2007
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
    Led Wella's global Appliances and Salon Furnishings business unit and managed the transition of the business into the P&G structures/processes. Delivered with Wella Appliances business in 3 consecutive years an above-average sales growth and launched with the "Climazon" infrared heater the most successful Wella appliance ever
  • Wella Company
    Head Of Appliances Business, Professional Division
    Wella Company Jun 2003 - Jun 2005
    Geneva, Ch
  • Wella Company
    Head Of E-Business, Professional Division
    Wella Company Feb 2001 - May 2003
    Geneva, Ch
  • Wella Company
    Marketing Manager Hair Care, Consumer Division
    Wella Company Jul 1998 - Jan 2001
    Geneva, Ch
  • Diageo
    Senior Brand Manager Baileys Irish Cream
    Diageo Mar 1996 - Jun 1998
    London, Gb
  • Lvmh
    Brand Manager Kenzo Parfums
    Lvmh Jan 1995 - Feb 1996
    Paris, Fr
  • Procter & Gamble
    Brand Manager Ellen Betrix Fragrances
    Procter & Gamble May 1994 - Dec 1994
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
  • Procter & Gamble
    Assistant Brand Manager Ellen Betrix Skin Care
    Procter & Gamble May 1992 - Apr 1994
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
  • Procter & Gamble
    Brand Assistant P&G Detergents
    Procter & Gamble Feb 1991 - Apr 1992
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Joerg Schmitz Education Details

  • University Of St.Gallen
    University Of St.Gallen
    Marketing & Trade
  • The University Of Bonn
    The University Of Bonn
    Economics
  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business School
    Strategic Seminar
  • Imd
    Imd
    Driving Strategic Innovation

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Joerg Schmitz works for Prym

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Joerg Schmitz's current role is Division Head Consumer and Member of the Executive Board Prym Group.

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Joerg Schmitz attended University Of St.gallen, The University Of Bonn, Harvard Business School, Imd.

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