Julia Merkel

Chief Executive Officer at

Wuppertaler Kreis eV

61 year

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Julia Merkel currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board at R+V Pensionskasse AG, Chairman of the Executive Board at Wuppertaler Kreis eV, and Member of the Management Board at R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG, R+V Lebensversicherung AG, and R+V Versicherung AG.
Additionally, the current roles include Member of the Supervisory Board at KRAVAG-SACH Versicherung des Deutschen Kraftverkehrs VVaG and KRAVAG-ALLGEMEINE Versicherungs AG, as well as Member of the Executive Board and Member of Bargaining at Arbeitgeberverband der Versicherungsunternehmen in Deutschland.
Former positions include Managing Director of Human Resources and Administration at OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA and Obi Bau- Und.
Heimwerkermaerkte Gmbh & Co. Franchise Center Kg from 2000 to 2003, Senior VP and Head of Global Human Resources at Esprit Holdings Ltd. from 2010 to 2014, Human Resources and Controlling Officer at OBI Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Systemzentrale GmbH from 1988 to 1992, Manager of Human Resources at the same company from 1993 to 2000, Junior Product Manager at Castorama France SAS from 1987 to 1988, Manager of Corporate Executive Development Division at METRO AG from 2003 to 2010, and Independent Member of the Supervisory Board at Südzucker AG.

Julia Merkel active positions

Companies	Position	Start
R+V Versicherung AG R+V Versicherung AG Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides car, health, accident, renters and home insurance services	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/02/2015
KRAVAG-SACH Versicherung des Deutschen Kraftverkehrs VVaG KRAVAG-SACH Versicherung des Deutschen Kraftverkehrs VVaG Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides property and causality insurance services	Director/Board Member	-
KRAVAG-ALLGEMEINE Versicherungs AG KRAVAG-ALLGEMEINE Versicherungs AG Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides commercial transport, logistics and motor insurance services	Director/Board Member	-
R+V Pensionskasse AG R+V Pensionskasse AG Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a pension funding firm	Director/Board Member	-
Wuppertaler Kreis eV Wuppertaler Kreis eV The company is located in Germany and has subsidiaries in Germany. The association focuses on promoting workplace-based training, lifelong learning, and qualification to secure skilled labor and strengthen economic competitiveness. Its members generate annual revenue, employ staff and freelance instructors, and conduct training events attended by professionals and managers each year. Wuppertaler Kreis emphasizes quality assurance, practical and business-relevant further education, and the exchange of experience among members. It serves as an interest representative to ministries, authorities, and policymakers, providing input on legislation, labor market policies, and education funding reforms, including topics like the EU AI Act. The association organizes events such as conferences, discussion meetings, parliamentary evenings, and member meetings to address trends, innovations, and challenges in continuing education and workforce development. Additionally, Wuppertaler Kreis publishes a newsletter and research reports, offers networking opportunities, and provides information on digital innovation, leadership, sustainability, and industry-specific training. Wuppertaler Kreis eV, officially named Betriebliche Weiterbildung – Wuppertaler Kreis since 2024, is a German federal association founded in 1955 that represents 52 economic institutes specializing in continuing education for business executives. The CEO of the German company is Julia Merkel.	Chief Executive Officer	-
Arbeitgeberverband der Versicherungsunternehmen in Deutschland	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides health insurance services	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/2016
R+V Lebensversicherung AG R+V Lebensversicherung AG Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, health and auto insurance services	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/2016

All active positions of Julia Merkel

Former positions of Julia Merkel

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ESPRIT HOLDINGS LIMITED	Human Resources Officer	01/12/2014
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Private companies	15
R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides health insurance services	Finance
R+V Lebensversicherung AG R+V Lebensversicherung AG Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, health and auto insurance services	Finance
Südzucker AG Südzucker AG Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and supplies sugar products	Consumer Non-Durables
R+V Versicherung AG R+V Versicherung AG Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides car, health, accident, renters and home insurance services	Finance
KRAVAG-SACH Versicherung des Deutschen Kraftverkehrs VVaG KRAVAG-SACH Versicherung des Deutschen Kraftverkehrs VVaG Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides property and causality insurance services	Finance
Esprit Holdings Ltd. Esprit Holdings Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries designs, retails online and instore & wholesales apparel and accessories	Retail Trade
OBI Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Systemzentrale GmbH OBI Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Systemzentrale GmbH Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails home improvement products through online	Retail Trade
OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an investment holding company with interests retails home improvement, DIY and gardening products	Retail Trade
Castorama France SAS Castorama France SAS Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails furniture, bathroom fittings, lighting, garden, plumbing and hardware products through store and online	Retail Trade
R+V Pensionskasse AG R+V Pensionskasse AG Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a pension funding firm	Finance
KRAVAG-ALLGEMEINE Versicherungs AG KRAVAG-ALLGEMEINE Versicherungs AG Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides commercial transport, logistics and motor insurance services	Finance
METRO AG METRO AG Food DistributorsDistribution Services Provides wholesale and food retail business	Distribution Services
Wuppertaler Kreis eV Wuppertaler Kreis eV The company is located in Germany and has subsidiaries in Germany. The association focuses on promoting workplace-based training, lifelong learning, and qualification to secure skilled labor and strengthen economic competitiveness. Its members generate annual revenue, employ staff and freelance instructors, and conduct training events attended by professionals and managers each year. Wuppertaler Kreis emphasizes quality assurance, practical and business-relevant further education, and the exchange of experience among members. It serves as an interest representative to ministries, authorities, and policymakers, providing input on legislation, labor market policies, and education funding reforms, including topics like the EU AI Act. The association organizes events such as conferences, discussion meetings, parliamentary evenings, and member meetings to address trends, innovations, and challenges in continuing education and workforce development. Additionally, Wuppertaler Kreis publishes a newsletter and research reports, offers networking opportunities, and provides information on digital innovation, leadership, sustainability, and industry-specific training. Wuppertaler Kreis eV, officially named Betriebliche Weiterbildung – Wuppertaler Kreis since 2024, is a German federal association founded in 1955 that represents 52 economic institutes specializing in continuing education for business executives. The CEO of the German company is Julia Merkel.
Arbeitgeberverband der Versicherungsunternehmen in Deutschland
Obi Bau- Und Heimwerkermaerkte Gmbh & Co. Franchise Center Kg