Edith Appels

Edith Appels is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in financial and operational leadership across various industries. Currently serving as Directeur and CFO/COO at DSG since March 2022, and as a member of Topvrouwen.nl since February 2018, Edith has previously held significant positions such as Directeur DekaMarkt at Detailresult Groep and CFO/COO at SPAR Nederland, where Edith was also a statutory director of SPAR Holding B.V. Notably, during a 14-year tenure at Ahold, impactful contributions included strategic roles in planning, design, and merchandising, leading to significant commercial process improvements valued at €130 million. Early career experience includes change management consulting at KPMG. Academic credentials include studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam, INSEAD, and the University of Groningen.