Key Exec at ZEAL Network SE to Step Down
After nearly a decade with ZEAL, the Chief Commercial Officer, Sönke Martens, has decided not to renew his Board contract, which expires at the end of June 2024. ZEAL Network SE will reduce its Executive Board to three members, effective from December 1, 2023.
Martens will step down from his position on the ZEAL Executive Board on November 30, 2023. However, he will continue to support ZEAL until the end of February 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.
Peter Steiner, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ZEAL Network SE, expressed his gratitude towards Martens for his dedication to the company and its brands LOTTO24 and Tipp24 over the past years. Steiner acknowledged the significant contributions made by Martens and his innovative spirit, which have helped make ZEAL a leading e-commerce company and the market leader for online lotteries.
Helmut Becker, the CEO of ZEAL Network SE, also extended his gratitude and best wishes to Martens. Becker praised Martens for his passion and startup spirit that he brought to the company. Under Martens’ leadership, ZEAL successfully launched the largest marketing campaign in LOTTO24’s history. Additionally, billings in the core business tripled, the integration of LOTTO24 and Tipp24 was successful, and customer lifetime values improved significantly.
Martens has been a part of the ZEAL Group since 2014 and has held various management positions during his tenure. He played a crucial role in shaping the company’s multi-brand strategy after the LOTTO24 acquisition. Since July 2021, Martens has served as a member of the Executive Board, overseeing product management, marketing and customer operations, data science, the German LOTTO24 business, and ZEAL Iberia.
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