Baumarkt: Obi verliert überraschend den Chef an einen Konkurrenten
Aufsichtsratschef Christian Haub lobt ihn – und stellt ihn trotzdem sofort frei: Mitten in einer wichtigen Expansionsphase hat Sebastian Gundel seinen Abschied verkündet.
Düsseldorf - The leader of Baumarkt retailer Obi, Sebastian Gundel, unexpectedly resigned from his position, the company announced. Obi stated the split was mutual. No successor has been named yet. Until a replacement is confirmed, Finance Director Miguel Müllenbach and Sales Director Jochen Ludwig will temporarily lead the retail company.
Christian Haub, Obi's supervisory board chairman and majority shareholder of the Tengelmann Group, praised Gundel for his "energy and clear strategic vision" in driving the integration of brick-and-mortar and digital sales. Despite his significant contributions, Gundel must leave the company immediately. The reason for his departure is intriguing and has likely caused frustration at Obi.
He is set to take the CEO role at British competitor Kingfisher, which has repeatedly sought to expand into Germany. Kingfisher announced Gundel's appointment on Tuesday. Haub noted that "the change at the top does not alter the company's strategic direction." The retailer boasts "a strong foundation, a clear focus, and an experienced management team."
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