Mr. Andreas Kurz
Owner, Akari Enterprises LLC
Member of the Retail Council
Council Member Biography
Andreas Kurz was Chief Executive Officer of 7 For All Mankind, the US leader in premium denim, until December 2005. Mr. Kurz is currently the Owner of Akari Enterprises, a retail consultancy, where he has worked since April 2006. At Akari Enterprises, Mr. Kurz specializes in international distribution, retailing, licensing, and branding at a global level. Mr. Kurz has more than 20 years of experience in the fashion retail industry including denim apparel, accessories, perfume, and fragrances and has done business in over 80 countries. Previously, he has served as the President of International Licensing for Polo Ralph Lauren, from 2003 to 2005, Chief Executive Officer for Diesel USA, from 2000 to 2003 and Chief Executive Officer for Hugo Boss USA, from 1995 to 1998. Mr. Kurz speaks 5 languages fluently, German, English, French, Italian, and Japanese. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2006 - Unspecified
- Owner, Akari Enterprises LLC
- 2005 - 2005
- Chief Executive Officer, 7 For All Mankind
- 2003 - 2005
- President International Licensing, POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
- 2000 - 2003
- CEO, Diesel U.S.A., Inc.
- 1995 - 1998
- CEO, HUGO BOSS USA, INC.
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Andreas Kurz(?)
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UK apparel to recover faster than the US?
January 8, 2009
U.K. Clothiers Will Weather Slump Better Than U.S., WGSN Says | www.bloomberg.com
Speeding up the design and sourcing process in only one factor out of many. In the current environment, the key is to get consumers to come to the shops in the first place and then to make sure they don't leave without having bought something.
Leading institutions connect with Andreas Kurz through GLG
GLG Study Groups with Andreas Kurz(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Experts (Asia) | 1768 |
| Media Buyers | 1094 |
| Former C-level Executives in the Consumer Goods & Services Councils in Member Programs | 377 |
| Digital Outdoor Advertising Purchasers | 239 |
| Print Advertising Market Experts | 236 |
GLG Live Meetings with Andreas Kurz(?)
Andreas Kurz has not participated in any GLG Live Meetings.