Sebastian M. Köhler

Retail Director Europe at Akris AG

Sebastian M. Köhler has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Sebastian M. currently holds the position of Retail Director Europe at Akris since September 2018. Prior to this, they worked as the Retail Country Manager Germany at TUMI from April 2017 to August 2018. Sebastian also took a brief break for parental leave from February to March 2017. Before joining TUMI, they were the General Manager at Ralph Lauren from October 2016 to January 2017. Sebastian M. also served as the Regional Manager Retail Stores Central Europe at Ralph Lauren from August 2014 to September 2016. Sebastian's earlier experience includes working as the General Manager at Ralph Lauren from April 2012 to July 2014, and as a Store Manager at Louis Vuitton from March 2009 to March 2012. Sebastian M. had previously held various management positions at Louis Vuitton, including Assistant Store Manager. Sebastian started their career at E. Breuninger GmbH & Co., where they worked as a Deputy Head of Department and later as a Merchandise Planner. Sebastian M. began their professional journey with an apprenticeship at Annas Mode für Männer, where they attained a degree as a IHK-Handelsfachwirt. Additionally, they completed alternative civilian national service at St. Theresien-Krankenhaus.

Sebastian M. Köhler's education history can be summarized as follows:

From 1990 to 1994, they attended Adolf-Reichwein-Realschule Nürnberg, where they obtained their Realschulabschluss (equivalent to a GSCE exam). Sebastian M.'sfield of study during this period was in the Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlich-Technischer Bereich (Mathematical-Natural-Scientific-Technical field).

Following that, from 1994 to 1997, they attended Staatliche Fachoberschule Nürnberg, where they acquired their Fachhochschulreife (equivalent to a Technical Diploma). Sebastian M.'sfield of study during this time was in Sozialwesen (Social Sciences).

From 1998 to 2000, they studied at Akademie Handel e.V., completing the IHK-Kaufmann im Einzelhandel program (equivalent to a trained Retail Manager certificate).

In 2000, they continued their education at Akademie Handel e.V., earning the IHK-Ausbilder qualification (equivalent to a Vocational Instructor ADA certificate).

Finally, in 2000 to 2001, they completed the IHK-Handelsfachwirt program (equivalent to a Bachelor of Trade and Commerce CIC) at Akademie Handel e.V.

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  • Retail Director Europe

    September, 2018 - present

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