GERRY WEBER International AG announced that Ralf Weber will resign from his post as CEO of GERRY WEBER International AG at the end of the financial year 2017/18 on 31 October 2018. As of 1 November 2018, Johannes Ehling, Member of the Managing Board and Chief Sales and Chief Digital Officer, will assume the position of Spokesperson of the Managing Board, taking over the responsibilities of Ralf Weber. Furthermore, Florian Frank was appointed Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) and Member of the Managing Board with immediate effect.

His appointment is limited until 31 December 2019. Lastly, the creation of the position of Chief Product Officer, responsible for the positioning of all GERRY WEBER brands, their products as well as procurement, was decided and the search for an adequate candidate was started. Ralf Weber will join the Supervisory Board at the end of his term in office.

Gerhard Weber, one of the two founders of the company, steps down for reasons of age. Ralf Weber also took over the additional responsibilities of CFO ad interim.