LUMAS
Ralph Edele is an experienced retail leader currently serving as Director Global Retail at LUMAS since June 2024. Previously, Ralph held the position of Country Manager Germany and Denmark at Van de Velde GmbH from January 2020 to August 2023, where strategic management of multi-channel sales led to significant revenue growth. From 2013 to 2019, Ralph was Country Manager Germany and Austria at Aesop, successfully establishing the brand in those markets. Prior roles include Director International Own Retail at Villeroy & Boch AG, where Ralph oversaw global sales and implemented innovative retail strategies, and Senior Consultant at Emc2 GmbH & CoKG, focusing on trading strategies and business optimizations. Ralph's career began as Director of Sales at Mann Mobilia GmbH, responsible for sales strategy and performance. Ralph holds a Diplom Wirtschaftsmathematiker in Mathematics and Economy from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), completed in 1995.
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LUMAS
Over the years, LUMAS has been making contemporary photography accessible to a wider audience of art enthusiasts and young collectors – both online and in 19 galleries around the world. More than 3,000 works by 250 established artists and rising stars deliver a comprehensive look into the world of contemporary art and design. The works are available in hand-signed limited editions, usually of 75-150. By attending exhibitions, conventions and festivals, our Portfolio Management team keeps informed of the latest trends in the art market. This team works with the LUMAS artists through every step of the process; continually develops the LUMAS Portfolio; and identifies new topics, themes and exhibitions. Find more information on https://www.lumas.com.