Frans Gockel

Frans Gockel is an experienced professional in international procurement, currently serving as the Category Division Head for International Procurement at Aldi Einkauf SE & Co. oHG within the ALDI Nord Group since January 2021. Previous roles include Senior Category Director and Buying Director at the same organization, and Business Unit Director for CM Non Food & Near Food at ALDI Nederland from January 2018 to December 2020. Gockel has a strong background in procurement and buying with earlier positions held at Maxxam, ALDI Nederland, Aldi Ommen B.V., Hapimag Bodrum Seagarden, Intercontinental Le Grand Paris, and Hilton London Metropole. Gockel holds a Bachelor's degree from NHL Hogeschool, obtained in 2003.