Witt (division of the Otto Group) appoints Marloes van Kooten as Managing Director Purchasing

Clarity is delighted to announce that Marloes van Kooten will join the Witt, a divison of the Otto Group, as Managing Director Purchasing on 01 March 2024.

Marloes joins from the PVH Group, which she joined as Vice President of Product Development, Sourcing and Production for Calvin Klein Europe in 2014. In her latest role as Vice President of Value Chain Digitalisation, she held responsibility for the digital transformation of the design and product development processes at Tommy Hilfiger Global and Calvin Klein Europe.

Dr. Marcus Ackermann, Member of the Otto Group Executive Board commented: “Marloes has many years of apparel industry experience and is an expert on new textile market developments. With her impressive fashion expertise, she is best placed to take over responsibility for Purchasing at the Witt Group in future. Together with her colleagues on the Management Board she will continue to drive the Witt Group forward as a successful focus company within the Otto Group.”

Patrick Boos, CEO Witt Group added: “I am very much looking forward to working with Marloes. In her we gain a Management Board colleague who thinks simultaneously in a team and goal-orientated way – two vital success factors for the Witt Group.”

Clarity would like to offer congratulations both Marloes and the Witt Group on this appointment.