The Simba Dickie Group has announced the appointment of Moritz Duschl to the senior management team as Manfred Duschl takes a step back.

Moritz and Manfred Duschl

On 1st May 2024, Moritz Duschl became CFO of the Simba Dickie Group. His father Manfred Duschl, who has been working for the company since 1989 and is responsible for managing the Group’s finances, will hand over the position to his son. Over the next 12 months, Manfred will gradually withdraw from day-to-day business and management.

Florian Sieber, managing director and CEO of the Simba Dickie Group, thanked the outgoing CFO and welcomed Moritz. “Over the past decade, Moritz Duschl has been preparing diligently for his new role within our senior management team, and will continue to be supported by his father following his appointment,” said Florian. “We are thus in the fortunate position of being able to ensure a seamless transition that combines extensive expertise and experience with new insights and ideas, laying a solid foundation for our future journey. We would like to thank Manfred Duschl for his tremendous commitment, loyalty and empathy over the past decades, during which he has played a key role in the growth and success of the Simba Dickie Group alongside my father Michael Sieber, Uwe Weiler and myself, supported by his entire team and other members of senior management.”

From 1st May 2024, the Group board will consist of Florian Sieber, Manfred and Moritz Duschl and Uwe Weiler.

“Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to prepare thoroughly for my new role, which I am very grateful for,” said Moritz. “By working closely with the board of the Simba Dickie Group, I have been able to benefit from its extensive experience, and I am looking forward to continuing my father’s successful work while also contributing new ideas.”