Ronny Gottschlich

Independent Non-Executive Director

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Appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 29 January 2026.

Skills and experience

Ronny Gottschlich is a seasoned international retail executive and former CEO of Lidl UK (2010–2016), where he led a major market repositioning that doubled market share and revenue. With over 16 years at the Schwarz Group, he has held senior leadership roles across multiple European markets before founding Heunadel Retail Advisory in 2017. Today, he advises leading retailers globally—from Europe to the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America—and serves on several supervisory boards, bringing a sharp focus on operational excellence, growth, and pragmatic disruption.