What:  The IGDS announced a new president for the coming 2 years.

Why it is important:  Reinvention is needed for all of us, including the Department Stores associations themselves. This is what we have been doing at IADS for the last year at an intense pace.

The Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) has announced the appointment of André Maeder as the new IGDS President for 2021 – 2023, replacing Simon Susman, Honorary President of Woolworths, who remains IGDS Board Member.

Currently serving as the Kadewe Group CEO, André Maeder has a wide experience in retail and department stores management, having started his career as Chief Retail & Merchandise Officer at Harrods, and having also been the Chief Retail Officer at Karstadt. Maeder also boasts a brand experience as he also worked at S.Oliver and Hugo Boss. He is also a member of the board for Davidoff and Globus department stores.

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