Galeries Lafeyette in Berlin appoints new director

What: Ulrike Möslinger, former manager of the gourmet department, will succeed Philippe Hugot as director of Galeries Lafayette in Berlin.

Why it is important: Ulrike Möslinger replaces Philippe Hugot, who is leaving the company after eight years, as Managing Director. 

Hugot has held the position of director since 2015. Möslinger has been with Galeries Lafayette since 1997, briefly leaving for two years before returning to head the gourmet department and sit on the management board.