Wilhelm Wellner, former Spokesman of the Executive Board of Deutsche EuroShop (DES), has died at the age of 55 after a short, serious illness. This was announced by his family at the weekend. Mr. Wellner was appointed to the Executive Board of Deutsche EuroShop on 1 February 2015, initially as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

From July 2015 until his retirement this year due to illness, Wilhelm Wellner was Spokesman of the Executive Board (CEO) of the shopping center investor.