Ceconomy and MediaMarktSaturn appoint Kieß as their new head of communications.
Betty Kieß, a seasoned communication professional with 13 years of experience at E.ON, has been appointed as the Vice President of Corporate Communications & Public Policy at Ceconomy and MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group. The appointment takes effect from March 15.
Kieß's new role involves leading Europe-wide internal and external communication, Brand & Fashion PR, and Public Affairs for the retail group. She is succeeding Jacqueline Casini, who has decided to leave the company to work closer to her private base.
Casini, who held the position of Vice President of Corporate Communications & Public Policy, has not specified the exact reason for her departure. The retail group has not announced any plans for her replacement in the role.
Kieß's appointment at Ceconomy and MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group is not related to her private base, unlike Casini's departure. Kieß has had a background in communication roles prior to her new appointment, but specific details about her past roles at the retail group were not disclosed.
Before joining Ceconomy and MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group, Kieß served as the Chief Communications Officer for C&A Europa since April 2021. However, the retail group did not disclose any information about the selection process for her appointment.
Kieß will report to CEO Karsten Wildberger in her new role. The retail group, which operates MediaMarkt and Saturn stores, did not announce any plans for replacing Kieß in her former role at C&A Europa.
We will keep you updated on any further developments regarding the appointments and departures at Ceconomy and MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group.
Betty Kieß, in her new role as Vice President of Corporate Communications & Public Policy, will lead various key business aspects including finance, leadership, and careers for the retail group, given her appointed position in public affairs. As she transitions from her previous role at C&A Europa, it remains unclear if there are plans for her successor at the fashion retailer.
