de Jong, Lotte

Hoofdbedrijfschap Detailhandel (Dutch abbreviation HBD - National Board for the Retail Trade)
Director/Secretary
The Netherlands

The HBD was established upon the initiative of the employers and employee organizations in the retail trade, and is administered by them. Membership of the HBD is mandatory for all companies in the retail sector (shops, web shops and ambulant trade). The organization among others acts as the knowledge centre for the retail trade.

Mrs. de Jong was born in 1960 and is director/secretary at HBD. She aims in particular to contribute to the professionalism of the organization (among other things by implementing process-driven work methods), and to the transparency and visibility of the HBD.Her position automatically includes membership of the jury for the Marketing Prize bestowed by the Dutch Council of Shopping Centers. The annual award of the Annual Retail Prizes takes place under the auspices of the HBD. Prior to joining the HBD, Lotte gained experience in various executive/management positions. Among others, she was Director of a penitentiary institution, Head of Sector at the Municipality of Amsterdam and Municipal Secretary/general director of various Dutch municipalities. In addition to her work at the HBD, Lotte is active in various networks aimed at personal and organizational development, including on behalf of UNICEF Netherlands. Lotte de Jong studied History at the University of Amsterdam and subsequently followed various courses in the areas of business administration, management and mediation.

Molinari, Gianmarco

DSGi Italy, Unieuro and PC City brands
Marketing and Communication Director
Italy

Mr. was born in 1961 and is Marketing, Communication and Innovation specialist with strong competencies on Brand & Pack Design and Strategy. Mr. Molinari is working since more than 20 years in the Consumer Marketing and Innovation field, both within Innovation Centres and Local Operating Companies.

Up to end 2004 European he was working as Marketing Manager of Cif, one of the Unilever Global brands.Before that he managed other Unilever brands at different levels so as Domestos, Skip, Vim, Svelto, and Lysoform. Before he overtook is current function he was working as Marketing Director for Bonduelle Italy (canned, frozen and fresh vegetables) and was responsible for some Bonduelle European innovation projects.

van Osta, Erwin

Hubo België nv
CEO
Belgium

Mr. van Osta was born in 1963. After finishing the studies “Applied Economic Sciences” he was working in a managing position at the DIY-chain Gamma from 1988 till 1992. 1992 he became CEO of Hubo België nv through a Management Buy-Out. In his working life he is guided by his pioneering spirit and is acting according to his motto “Age quod agis” (free translated: just do it)

Schmidt, Walter

RedBlue Marketing GmbH
Head of Brandcommunication
Germany

Stallfort, Christoph

C&A Buying KG
Marketing Research Manager
Germany

Vercouteren, Miek

Marionnaud France
Director
France