Merkur.com AG announces new management appointments, with Dominik Raasch, Meik Sellenriek, and David Schnabel joining the Management Board. Jürgen Stühmeyer moves to the Supervisory Board, while Dieter Kuhlmann retires.
The gaming titan, Merkur.com AG, is shaking up its top brass to foster generational change. As of January 1st, Dominik Raasch, CEO of Sales and spokesperson for adp Merkur, Meik Sellenriek, CFO and spokesperson for the gaming division (Merkur Casino), and David Schnabel, CEO of Merkur Spielbanken, will join the board.
As agreed, the reins of their major components – sales and gaming operations – will be thrust into the capable hands of these dynamic leaders. Dominik Raasch will spearhead the sales sector as a board member for Merkur Sales, while Meik Sellenriek will steer the national and international gaming ventures of the group. David Schnabel will oversee the newly established board area for Spielbanken.
Michael Gauselmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Merkur.com AG, expressed his delight at this change, praising their dedication and past accomplishments in driving the strategic growth of their domains.
Looking back, Jürgen Stühmeyer, the outgoing board member for Merkur Sales and deputy spokesperson of the board, has been an integral part of the Merkur family for over 37 years. With a sparkling career that took him from intern to board member, he will now transition to the supervisory board of Merkur.com AG and the Gauselmann family foundation, ensuring his continued connection to the group.
The 40-year-old Dominik Raasch, an expert in the gaming industry, will step into Jürgen's shoes as a seasoned industry and leadership personality. He has been a part of the Merkur team since 2004, climbing the ranks from head of market research to head of global product management before becoming the spokesperson and assuming operational responsibility for the business area Merkur.
For the gaming operations, which previously were under the wing of Dieter Kuhlmann, Meik Sellenriek and David Schnabel will take over the reins. Stalwart of the Merkur Group, Meik Sellenriek, has been with the company for 27 years, starting as an SAP consultant before taking on various roles, including his current position as CEO and CFO of the gaming division. David Schnabel, an industry veteran, will join the team as CEO of Merkur Spielbanken, contributing significantly to the success of the casinos over the past years.
In light of their increased significance, the casinos will now have their own board area, a first for the organization. Coach Kuhlmann, who was previously in charge of the entire gaming operations, can now chase his dream of retiring after 21 years of dedication to the company. Michael Gauselmann lauded the success he achieved, noting his exceptional leadership style and employee-centric practices.
In closing, Gauselmann professed his excitement about the management rejuvenation and is eager to tackle the challenges that lay ahead, feeling well-prepared for the future.
For official announcements about the new board members' roles and responsibilities or more in-depth information about the Merkur Group, it's best to refer to Merkur.com AG's official statements or corporate filings.
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The dynamic leaders, Dominik Raasch, Meik Sellenriek, and David Schnabel, will oversee their respective areas within the Merkur Group, as they join the board. Dominik Raasch will lead the sales sector as a board member for Merkur Sales, while Meik Sellenriek will manage the national and international gaming ventures of the group. Furthermore, David Schnabel will be responsible for the newly established board area for Spielbanken, dealing with the casinos within the organization.
