Henri Hugelmann
About Henri Hugelmann
Henri Hugelmann serves as the District Manager for Germany, Austria, and Poland at The North Face, a VF Company. He has a diverse background in retail and marketing, with previous roles at UEFA, Nike, Foot Locker, NEINVER, and ASICS Europe BV.
Current Role at The North Face
Henri Hugelmann has held the position of District Manager for Germany, Austria, and Poland at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives across these regions, focusing on enhancing brand presence and driving sales performance. His experience in retail management and marketing contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Prior to his current role, Henri Hugelmann worked at several prominent companies in the retail sector. He served as Store Manager for SIDESTEP at Foot Locker EMEA from 2009 to 2012, managing multiple stores in Germany. He then transitioned to NEINVER as Retail Manager for Roppenheim The Style Outlets from 2012 to 2015 in France. His roles involved overseeing store operations and implementing marketing strategies.
Internship Experience
Henri Hugelmann gained valuable experience through various internships early in his career. He interned at UEFA during EURO 2008 for 11 months in Austria, where he contributed to event operations. Additionally, he worked at Nike as a Marketing intern for Nike Sportswear from 2008 to 2009 in Germany, and at uhlsport GmbH as a Marketing & Event intern in 2005 for 11 months in Germany. These internships provided him with foundational skills in marketing and event management.
Educational Background
Henri Hugelmann completed his secondary education at Pädagogium Baden-Baden, achieving Abitur from 1994 to 2002. He pursued higher education in Sportwissenschaften, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts from Technische Universität München from 2003 to 2005 and from Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) from 2006 to 2008. His academic background in sports science supports his career in the sports and retail industry.
Career Progression in Sports Industry
Henri Hugelmann's career in the sports industry includes significant roles at ASICS Europe BV as Area Manager for Germany and Austria from 2016 to 2019, where he was responsible for regional sales and marketing strategies. His experience in various positions across different countries has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the sports retail landscape in Europe.