Marc David Günther Fielmann[1] known as Marc Fielmann (born 24 July 1989) is a German businessman and optometrist. He is the CEO of Fielmann Group, the leading European eyewear provider which was founded by his father Günther Fielmann.[2][3] Fielmann was Germany's youngest CEO when appointed only aged 29.[4]
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| Born | Marc David Günther Fielmann 24 July 1989 Hamburg, West Germany (now Germany) |
| Education | Salem Castle School |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics and Political Science (BSc) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, optometrist |
| Known for | CEO, Fielmann Group |
| Spouse |
Irina Pecherskikh (m. 2019) |
| Parent(s) | Günther Fielmann Heike Fielmann |
Early life and education edit
Fielmann was born on 24 July 1989, the eldest child of Günther and Heike (née Eggert; b. 1968). He has one younger sister, Sophie Louise (b. 1994).[5][6] Fielmann attended Schule Schloss Salem and London School of Economics and Political Science.[7][8]
Business career edit
Before entering the family business in 2012, Fielmann worked in the eyewear industry for Luxottica and Safilo Group.[9]
Since April 2018, he is CEO of Fielmann AG with responsibility for marketing, communications and executive leadership. Since February 2019, he is also responsible for corporate strategy.[10]
In 2019 Fielmann, aged 29, was the youngest CEO among listed companies in Germany,[11][12][13] some claim he is even the youngest CEO among major listed companies worldwide.[14][15]
Under his leadership, Fielmann AG has announced plans to dedicate more than €200 million to the international expansion and digitization of the group,[16][17] investing in regional market leaders such as Optika Clarus,[18] Óptica Universitaria,[19][20][21] Medical Óptica[22] and SVS Vision[23][24] as well as technology companies such as the augmented reality application provider FittingBox,[25][26] the smart glasses developers Ubimax[27] and Deep Optics[28] and e-commerce platform Befitting.[29]
Personal life edit
On 1 June 2019, Fielmann married Russian-born Irina Pecherskikh (b. 1989), at St. Catharinen Church in Westensee in Schleswig-Holstein. They were introduced in London.[30]
References edit
- ^ "Wall Street Journal Markets - Company Info - Fielmann AG". wsj.com/. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Fielmann — CEO Marc Fielmann". Fielmann AG. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Staff (7 June 2023). "Optical Retailer Fielmann Group Enters U.S. Market, Acquires SVS Vision and Befitting.com, to Establish Fielmann USA, to Be Headed by Former EyeMed Exec, Lukas Ruecker". Vision Monday.
- ^ "Germany's Youngest CEO Is 29 Years Old". Bloomberg.com. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Günther Fielmann und Sohn Marc: Der Brillenkönig und sein Kronprinz". www.handelsblatt.com (in German). Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ [1] Handelsblatt today Fielmann CEO: Eyewear Patriarch Not Keen to Pass on the Baton
- ^ [2] Bloomberg Profile: About Marc Fielmann
- ^ Oyat (26 September 2018). "Fielmann AG: Framing The Investment Case". Seeking Alpha.
- ^ "Europe's Fielmann Implements Co-CEO Structure to Set Course for Future". Vision Monday. 16 April 2018.
- ^ Press Release (6 February 2019). "Generational Succession at Fielmann in final phase". Fielmann. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ Richard Weiss (29 April 2019). "Germany's Youngest CEO Is 29 Years Old". Bloomberg.
- ^ "Günther Fielmann zieht sich aus dem Vorstand zurück". Handelsblatt. 21 November 2019.
- ^ Christoph Rottwilm. "CEO-Studie: Der Weg an die Spitze". manager magazin. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ Pieter Suy (9 January 2020). "Operatie verjonging". De Tijd.
- ^ "Route to the Top". Heidrick & Struggles. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ [3] abendblatt.de Fielmann will Marktführer in Europa werden
- ^ [4] Fashionnetwork.com Fielmann si espande in Italia
- ^ [5] bloomberg.com Fielmann Buys Slovenian Optician as CEO Pursues Expansion Pledge
- ^ "Fielmann buys Óptica & AudiologÍa Universitaria in Spain". Eyewear Intelligence. 21 December 2020.
- ^ Lalo Agustina (18 December 2020). "La alemana Fielmann paga 185 millones por Óptica Universitaria". La Vanguardia.
- ^ Richard Weiss (17 December 2020). "Fielmann expandiert nach Spanien, nächstes neues Land folgt 2021". Bloomberg.
- ^ "Fielmann acquires Basque vision and hearing health group Medical Óptica". Invest in Spain. 29 December 2022.
- ^ Staff (7 June 2023). "Optical Retailer Fielmann Group Enters U.S. Market, Acquires SVS Vision and Befitting.com, to Establish Fielmann USA, to Be Headed by Former EyeMed Exec, Lukas Ruecker". Vision Monday.
- ^ R.J. King (7 June 2023). "SVS Vision in Mt. Clemens Acquired by Fielmann Group in Hamburg". DBusiness.
- ^ [6] europapress.es Fielmann Announces Multi-Million Investment in Augmented Reality Leader FittingBox
- ^ [7] Handelsblatt.com Fielmann investiert in virtuelle Realität und 3D-Anprobe
- ^ [8] Hamburg News Hamburg-based Fielmann secures 10 per cent stake in Ubimax
- ^ Staff (11 November 2022). "Fielmann Ventures Takes Equity Stake in Smart Glasses Pioneer Deep Optics". Vision Monday.
- ^ "Fielmann Group agrees to acquire SVS Vision and Befitting". Retail Insight Network. 8 June 2023.
- ^ Mikuteit, Hanna-Lotte (22 June 2019). "Marc Fielmann heiratet ganz heimlich diese schöne Russin". www.abendblatt.de (in German). Retrieved 8 June 2023.