Jürgen Hotz - General Manager, "Albert Heijn to go Germany"

Q: Where is Jürgen based?

Jürgen is based in Ratingen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), Spanish (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What companies has Jürgen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for Diehl & Brüser Handelskonzepte GmbH and Jürgen Hotz Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Retail , Food and Beverage , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Human Resources (HR) , and Strategy and Planning . Jürgen also has some experience in Project Management , Finance , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Human Resources (HR) , and Project Management .

Q: What is Jürgen's education?

Jürgen attended Technical University of Karlsruhe for Economics .

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Ratingen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2015 - Dec 2022

8 years

Diehl & Brüser Handelskonzepte GmbH

Directed omnichannel food retail operations, driving efficiency and profitability.
Implemented and optimized omnichannel strategies to enhance customer experience and sales.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Mettmann, Germany

General Manager, "Albert Heijn to go Germany"

Ahold Germany GmbH

Spearheaded the startup and management of a new convenience store chain.

Jan 2010 - Present

16 years 2 months

Ratingen, Germany

Jürgen Hotz Consulting

Interim Management: strategic and operational leadership for diverse projects.
Project Management: Led complex projects from conception to completion.
Executive Search: Successfully placed senior executives in key leadership roles, matching top talent with client needs.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2010

6 years

Fürth, Germany

Managing Director Norma France (Country Manager)

Georg Roth GmbH & Co. Lebensmittelfilialbetrieb

Led all operations in France, driving market growth and profitability.
Managed a large-scale food retail operation, overseeing all aspects of business performance.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2004

7 years

Alcochete, Portugal

Managing Director

Tengelmann Portugal S.L.

Successfully launched and managed operations in Portugal.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002

5 years

Member of the Europa Board Discount

Europa Board Discount of the Tengelmann Group

Contributed to strategic decision-making at the European level.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002

5 years

Prato, Italy

Managing Director

Plus Italia & Cepre Italia

Directed operations in Italy, achieving market penetration and growth.

Jan 1994 - Dec 2004

11 years

Madrid, Spain

Managing Director

Plus Supermercados S.A.

Led significant growth and expansion in the Spanish market.

Jan 1994 - Dec 2004

11 years

Madrid, Spain

President of the Board of Directors

Tengelmann Espana S.A.

Provided strategic oversight and governance.

Jan 1993 - Dec 2004

12 years

Startup & Expansion

Tengelmann Warenhandelsgesellschaft

Successfully launched food retail operations in Spain and Portugal, building a team of 2,500+ employees.

Jan 1993 - Dec 1994

2 years

Mülheim, Germany

Project Manager Operations East Europe

Tengelmann Warenhandelsgesellschaft

Managed expansion projects into Eastern Europe.

Jan 1985 - Dec 1993

9 years

Mülheim, Germany

Director of Administration, HR, IT, and Finance

ALDI Süd

Managed key backoffice functions.

Jan 1985 - Dec 1993

9 years

Mülheim, Germany

Operations Manager

ALDI Süd

Oversaw store operations, driving efficiency and performance of several stores.

Jan 1985 - Dec 1993

9 years

Mülheim, Germany

Project Manager & Internal Auditor

ALDI Süd

Led projects and conducted internal audits to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Retail (37 years), Food and Beverage (26 years), and Professional Services (21 years).

Retail

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (41 years), Human Resources (36 years), Strategy (32 years), Project Management (26 years), Finance (9 years), and Information Technology (9 years).

Operations

Human Resources

Strategy

Project Management

Finance

Information Technology

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented Managing Director with 25+ years of international leadership in European supermarket and real estate sectors.

Proven expertise in top-level political negotiations, M&A (mergers and post-merger integration), and a successful transition to Management Consulting, Interim Management, and Executive Search.

Demonstrated ability to drive growth, lead multinational teams, and establish successful market entries.

Skills

Management Consulting
Interim Management
General Management Leadership
Company Start-ups & Restructuring
Operational Excellence
Full Lifecycle Project Management
Customer Service
Market Penetration & Expansion
Labour Relations & Hr
Business & Revenue Development
Assortment Development
Multinational Team Building
Brand Concept & Strategy

Languages

German

Native

Spanish

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Education

Oct 1980 - Jun 1985

Technical University of Karlsruhe

Diploma in Economics · Economics · Karlsruhe, Germany

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Jürgen based?

Jürgen is based in Ratingen, Germany.

What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), Spanish (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jürgen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jürgen would be well-suited for roles such as: General Manager, "Albert Heijn to go Germany", Managing Director Norma France (Country Manager), Managing Director.

What companies has Jürgen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for Diehl & Brüser Handelskonzepte GmbH and Jürgen Hotz Consulting.

Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Retail, Food and Beverage, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Strategy and Planning. Jürgen also has some experience in Project Management, Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Retail.

Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Project Management.

What is Jürgen's education?

Jürgen attended Technical University of Karlsruhe for Economics.

What is the availability of Jürgen?

Jürgen is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jürgen?

Jürgen's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.