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Closed Appoints Lothar Hiese as Chief Financial Officer

Jul 18, 2025

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Closed

Lothar Hiese
lothar.hiese@closed.com
HamburgE CommerceFashionRetailLifestyle

Description

Closed has appointed Lothar Hiese as the new Chief Financial Officer to lead the company's management team. Hiese, a proven restructuring expert, takes over the role from Hans Redlefsen, who has stepped down after 27 years.

Quick answer

Closed Appoints Lothar Hiese as Chief Financial Officer (July 18, 2025). Closed is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.

Who is the new Chief Financial Officer at Closed?
Closed named Lothar Hiese Chief Financial Officer, announced July 18, 2025.
What did Closed announce on July 18, 2025?
Closed has appointed Lothar Hiese as the new Chief Financial Officer to lead the company's management team. Hiese, a proven restructuring expert, takes over the role from Hans Redlefsen, who has stepped down after 27 years.
What does Closed do?
Closed is a contemporary fashion and jeans brand based in Hamburg.
Where is Closed based?
Closed is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella (July 16, 2025), Centric Brands (July 21, 2025), J.McLaughlin (July 28, 2025) and Elie Tahari (August 1, 2025) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Closed.

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Company Information

Company

Closed

Location

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

About

Closed is a contemporary fashion and jeans brand based in Hamburg. The brand has recently refocused on its core competencies in denim and pants while emphasizing sales in the DACH markets. In 2023, Closed's estimated sales were €125 million. The company aims to improve profitability and customer alignment.

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