Michael Lessmann

Michael Lessmann has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Michael is currently working at Ritter Sport as the General Manager / CFO since April 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Managing Director DACH+Nordics at Ritter Sport from March 2021 to April 2023, and was the Managing Director DACH from May 2020 to March 2021. Before joining Ritter Sport, they worked at R2 Holding as the General Manager / CFO from April 2023 onwards.

Earlier in their career, Michael worked at The Kraft Heinz Company, where they served as the Commercial Director Brand & Trade Marketing from March 2018 to May 2020, and as the Head of Marketing from August 2016 to February 2018. Michael also gained valuable experience at Beiersdorf, where they held the roles of Corporate Marketing Director from August 2013 to July 2016, and Head of Corporate Development from January 2012 to July 2013.

Prior to Beiersdorf, they were the Marketing Director at NIVEA Kao Co. Ltd. from October 2010 to December 2011.

Michael's career began at Beiersdorf in 2003, where they worked as a Senior Int. Brand Manager from April 2009 to October 2010, Manager Int. Sales Controlling and Pricing from March 2006 to March 2009, and Internal Consultant from January 2003 to February 2006.

Before joining Beiersdorf, they worked as a Consultant at Detecon International GmbH in 2002. Michael started their professional journey as a Trainee, Controller at Pinnacle Systems from August 1996 to December 2001.

Michael Lessmann completed their education at Leuphana University of Lüneburg from 1999 to 2000, earning a Master's degree in Marketing & Technology Management. Prior to that, they attended Welfenakademie from 1996 to 1999, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Controlling and Trade.