I had the pleasure of working for Michael when he was CEO at Etienne Aigner in Munich and he has been a mentor ever since. Michael Kamm is a rare breed of top manager: he is not only a very skilled Chief Executive and outstanding transformation lead, but he also has a fantastic sense of humor and most importantly a genuine care for the people that are working for and with him. He is an exceptional people manager, always ensuring that every team member and stakeholder is fully bought into the overall vision of the company and understands why their respective role is key in achieving it. Michael has a great hand in hiring people and till date, the team he had assembled at Etienne Aigner is a close-knit group of friends. No matter where in the world you are, Michael will be the one who will remember when you have the first day in a new job and he will call you to wish you good luck.

Michael is an outstanding transformation driver, but what truly differentiates him is that he also has very strong values and will drive change respecting corporate and social responsibility. Given his vast experience and network, he is in a position to effect real change from the top. He has a genuine passion for sustainability and is a key driver of change on a pan-European level in the fashion sector with a focus on sustainability in the supply chain as well as digital innovation.

I count myself very fortunate to have worked with Michael early on in my career. He has been a constant source of wisdom and advice ever since.

I admire Michael Kamm’s honesty and engaging nature and, on top of that, he has always been a source of inspiration and a keen networker when we have worked on projects together. He is not afraid of major transformation when business models need to be altered in line with future developments.

He was also an early innovator as far as pioneering trends in digitalisation are concerned and he always keeps a watchful eye on the business side of things.