Dirk Lessing

Dirk Lessing is an experienced industry advisor specializing in the retail and consumer goods sector, currently serving at Atreus since August 2023. Lessing has held prominent leadership positions, including Geschäftsführer and Member of the Management Board at GKK Verwaltungs GmbH and GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH. Additional experience includes serving as Vorstand and Member of the Management Board at TAKKT AG, along with a CEO role at kaiserkraft. Earlier career highlights encompass executive roles at Charles Vögele Fashion, KAISER+KRAFT, and SSI Schäfer Shop, and managing director experience at Neckermann Versand AG. Education credentials include a Diplom-Kaufmann from the University of Münster and advanced business courses from esteemed institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, and IESE Business School.