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Teamwork. Passion. Commitment. Every day, our executives work hard to achieve The Platform Group’s goals in Europe and find customer-centric ways to successfully connect more and more platforms. They live and breathe our guiding principle and always show the commitment and enthusiasm that has made us Europe’s leading online platform group with currently more than 16 industries.
Our top management are constantly working to move our company forward. Our company is headed by Dr Dominik P. Benner, Christian Lange, Joachim Frost and Jürgen Hanke. Working with a shared vision, together they manage the business successfully.
After studying business administration at the University of St. Gallen and at Insead Fontainebleau, Dr Benner received his doctorate as Dr. oec. HSG. After various management positions and holding power of attorney at Bilfinger Berger, Dr Benner was appointed Managing Director within the JUWI Group in 2011, where he oversaw several projects and unitss. In 2012, he joined the family business (founded 1882), which he completely transformed in the direction of e-commerce platforms. Since 2013, numerous platforms such as Shoes24 and Outfits24 have developed from his involvement and vision, and since 2018, active acquisitions of companies have been made to achieve a more strategic reach. Dominik is married, lives in Wiesbaden and has three children.
With an astonishing knowledge of e-commerce, COO Christian Lange has gained vast experience in various industries. Among other things, he oversaw leading e-commerce companies in the bike (Lucky Bike) and sports (Hammer Sports) sectors. With his expertise, he has already supported many other companies on their journey in online trade and growth. Christian lives a private life in Wiesbaden.
Having studied mathematics and economics, Joachim Frost has worked in numerous positions in finance, from controller to commercial director, most recently at Leica Biosystems. He has gained experience in various sectors, including within listed/multinational companies such as the Hertz Group. Joachim is married, lives in Wiesbaden and has two daughters.
As CSO and Head of Partner Divisions, Jürgen Hanke is responsible for our partners. He has over 25 years of experience in trade, consulting, and production. At the ANWR Group he was in control of key account areas in the shoe and sports trade, and prior to that he held leading positions in several affiliated groups and consulting companies. Jürgen lives a private life in Niedernhausen and has two children.
As CSO and Head of Partner Divisions, Jürgen Hanke is responsible for our partners. He has over 25 years of experience in trade, consulting, and production. At the ANWR Group he was in control of key account areas in the shoe and sports trade, and prior to that he held leading positions in several affiliated groups and consulting companies. Jürgen lives a private life in Niedernhausen and has two children.
is the Executive Director of TMX Group. For many years she worked in e-commerce for the Global Fashion Group and Zalando SE. She completed her at WHU and SDA Bocconi.
has experience in e-commerce thanks in part to his time at Rocket Internet in Berlin. He built up Casa Home & Living as CEO, which today is part of home24. He also contributes to the sustainable financial development of our company with his experience in investment banking.
is managing director at Ariston Informatik as well as the Brandt Software Group. He is responsible for software development, ERP technologies and cloud services, always with a focus on developing the best IT solutions for systems and their users.
is a lawyer and has been assisting listed companies in Germany in supervisory board roles for more than 20 years.
holds a doctorate in business administration and mathematics and, in 2007, joined Bain & Company as a management consultant. He was appointed Head of Controlling & Business Intelligence at Westwing Home & Living in late 2011.
In 2013, he was named and also acts as an authorized signatory.
As an employer, it is important for us to create a working environment in which all employees can develop their full potential. Our corporate culture thrives on strong guiding principles of commitment and meanwhile defines our expectations of one another. Our team spirit is contagious and, most importantly, we always have fun at work.
Learn more about our collaborative team
Learn more about our collaborative team
