Textile and homeware discounter KiK appointed retail veteran Ulrich Hanfeld as CEO, replacing Patrick Zahn who departed last September. Hanfeld brings experience from NKD, Otto Group, and Hervis.
Hanfeld brings extensive retail sector experience. He spent 16 years with the Otto Group in various positions, including President and CEO of Otto Japan. More recently, he served as CEO of Hervis Sport- und Modegesellschaft and Group CEO of TriStyle Group from 2024 to 2026. He previously led NKD as CEO and Executive Chairman for ten years, restructuring the discount retailer and driving growth.
