Early Life and Education
Marc David Günther Fielmann was born on July 24, 1989, in Hamburg, Germany. He is the eldest child of Günther Fielmann, the founder of Fielmann Group AG, and Heike Fielmann. Fielmann attended Schule Schloss Salem and later pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Rise to Success
Before entering the family business in 2012, Marc Fielmann gained experience in the eyewear industry, working for Luxottica and Safilo Group. He joined Fielmann Group AG in 2012 and became a member of the Management Board in January 2016, responsible for marketing. In April 2018, he became Co-CEO with his father, Günther Fielmann, before becoming the sole CEO in November 2019. Under his leadership, Fielmann AG has focused on international expansion and digitization, investing in regional market leaders and technology companies.
Key Business Strategies
Fielmann's leadership emphasizes a customer-centric philosophy, reflected in the company's training programs and incentive systems. The company invests significantly in employee training, providing at least six to seven days of training per employee annually. Fielmann is committed to providing its customers with high-quality services, and a wide variety of eyewear at reasonable prices. Fielmann has been expanding its operations, especially in Western and Southern Europe.
Philanthropy
Fielmann's commitment to the community also extends to environmental sustainability. The Fielmann Group has planted trees for its employees.