Carl is a senior executive with a proven track record operating in top F500 companies in Europe, MENA and Southeast Asia at major FMCG businesses. With over 3 decades of retail omni-channel experience running $bn+ businesses. At Claire’s Inc Carl was responsible for over 2200 stores in 28 countries as Senior Vice President for Europe, the company was eventually bought out by Appollo Management LLC for $3.2bn. Carl has recently been working for Landmark Group heading up the retail division for Babyshop the biggest children’s retailer in the Middle East and based in Dubai which was another $bn+ business. Carl currently is the Managing Director for Eresos a CBD health & wellbeing omni-channel business , he also provides business development support for Eco Equity Ltd and operates in the private equity market.