Aristidis Tsikouras, CEO of GeWeTe celebrated 25 years of service with the Merkur Group on 1 November. Based in Troisdorf,  Tsikouras started his career in 1999 as a field sales representative for adp Merkur. In 2003, he was appointed head of sales of GeWeTe Geldwechsel- und Sicherheitstechnik GmbH in Mechernich, in which role he was responsible for planning, management and control of operations in the areas of project management, sales and graphic design/trade fair. In 2006, he was granted general commercial power of representation (Prokura) and in 2008 he joined the executive management as director of sales. From mid-2013, he was responsible for all corporate functions except for development and quality management in his role of Managing Director.

Since 2019 the 52-year-old is the sole Managing Director of the money management specialist. “I have always felt a great sense of trust at the Merkur Group,” said Tsikouras. “Early on, I was given the opportunity to take responsibility for staff and to run a company. For that, I am very grateful.”

In his position of Managing Director, the jubilarian takes care of the operating and strategic management of GeWeTe in consultation with the Management Board of the Merkur Group. His duties also include representing the company nationally and internationally to customers and business partners as well as final planning, management and control of all business processes. The development and implementation of national and international product and market strategies are also within his remit. He is proud not only of GeWeTe’s market leadership in Germany but also the effective internationalisation of the company and its successful US market entry.

“Enjoying my work has always been important to me – and I still enjoy it as much as I did 25 years ago,” said Mr Tsikouras. “The Management Board and entrepreneurial family have always given me encouragement and support. I would also like to thank my GeWeTe colleagues at home and abroad, who have been doing great work for decades.” The 52-year-old is married and has two children. Outside of work, he plays sport and is a fan of 1. FC Köln football club.

The entrepreneurial family, Board and management of Merkur.com AG congratulate Mr Tsikouras on his jubilee and thank him for his excellent service.

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