EUROPE. SSP has appointed a new head for its business in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Dr. Oliver Doerschuck will become CEO of SSP’s Dach & Frabel regions, succeeding Cornelius Everke, who is leaving the business to take on new career challenges.
Doerschuck was previously CCO of TUI Deutschland and has also headed the commercial activities of airline TUIfly.
During the current handover phase, Doerschuck has assumed a position on the SSP Group executive alongside Everke.
“We are looking forward to welcoming Oliver Doerschuck as CEO of one of our most important and competitive regions,” said SSP Group CEO Kate Swann.
“He has considerable experience in the strategic development of concepts that offer customers a great experience as well as delivering sound commercial results. Doerschuck has also created and fostered the success of a diverse collection of brands.”
During his 10 years with SSP, Everke was closely involved with the refinancing of the business and its successful IPO as well as the integration of the Dach region.
Swann said of Everke’s tenure as CEO: “We have seen sustained and profitable expansion over recent years in these markets, as well as a significant development of the brand portfolio.
“I would like to thank Cornelius for all his efforts, and wish him the very best in his future ventures.”
