DOUGLAS – Marco Giorgetta new Group CFO – orderly management change. The Executive Board of the DOUGLAS Group has announced a significant change in financial management. As of 1 May 2025, Marco Giorgetta will take over the position of Group CFO from Mark Langer, who is leaving the company after four years. The handover is intended to ensure the continuity and strategic direction of the finance organisation.
Change at the top of the finance organisation – Supervisory Board has already confirmed Giorgetta’s appointment
On 12 March 2025, it was officially announced that Marco Giorgetta will take over the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the DOUGLAS Group, while Mark Langer, the previous CFO, will leave the company. Langer had led the finance department for the past four years and contributed to the implementation of the corporate strategy and the preparation of a successful IPO in 2024. The Supervisory Board has already confirmed his resignation and Giorgetta’s appointment.
Mark Langer: a valued financial expert with a wide range of responsibilities
Mark Langer took up the position of Chief Financial Officer in May 2021. Under his leadership, the DOUGLAS Group experienced a decisive phase of transformation and the establishment of its market position. Langer was not only responsible for the financial areas, but also led the legal department, supply chain management and project management. His career began at McKinsey & Company and spanned management positions at HUGO BOSS, where he served as CEO. In his farewell speech, he thanked his colleagues and emphasised the importance of future success under Giorgetta’s leadership.
Marco Giorgetta: An accomplished successor – experience at Limoni
Marco Giorgetta has extensive experience in financial management. Before joining DOUGLAS, he was CFO of the Italian beauty retailer Limoni, which was acquired by DOUGLAS in 2017. His international career began in investment banking at Morgan Stanley, followed by roles in private equity. Since 2017, Giorgetta has been CFO for DOUGLAS Italy and later for Southern Europe. With this solid professional background, he is well positioned to further strengthen the financial stability of the DOUGLAS Group.
Strategy and outlook – a step towards ensuring continuity
Giorgetta’s assumption of the CFO position was emphasised as a step towards ensuring continuity and a sustainable financial strategy. CEO Sander van der Laan and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr Henning Kreke were positive about Giorgetta’s ability to further strengthen the company’s financial positioning in the changing beauty market. With Giorgetta at the helm of the finance department, the DOUGLAS Group is pursuing a clear strategy aimed at both continuing internal consolidation and driving forward omnichannel distribution.
Setting the course for future growth and stability
The change in the DOUGLAS management team is not just a simple personnel change, but a strategically planned step to set the course for future growth and stability. While Mark Langer has been an experienced finance professional in companies of importance, the choice of Marco Giorgetta suggests that DOUGLAS is relying on an internal candidate who knows the company and has a proven track record.
[Text: epcnews/Photos: Douglas]
