Category: Human Resources

Technological Innovation

DERTOUR Group announces a series of strategic changes to its Executive Board, reflecting the company’s continued growth. These changes come on the heels of the landmark acquisition of Hotelplan Group in August 2025, which has positioned DERTOUR Group as the umbrella for nearly 200 companies and approximately 15,000 employees. “Our group has entered a new era,” says Christoph Debus, CEO DERTOUR Group. “With the successful acquisition of Hotelplan and our expanded international footprint, it is essential that our leadership structure evolves to reflect our ambitious growth strategy.

DERTOUR Group is adapting its top management structure in response to its strong international growth. The expansion of the international Executive Board announced today follows the acquisition of Hotelplan in August 2025, through which the company has grown to around 200 subsidiaries and 15,000 employees worldwide. Changes at the Executive Board level are being implemented to support collaboration across regions and business segments. Against the backdrop of ongoing technological change, digital transformation is also becoming increasingly important for the organization.

Effective January 1, 2025, Patrick Lambertz will join DERTOUR Group from the REWE Group and take over the role of CFO Group from Boris Schnabel. As a member of the Executive Board of DERTOUR Group, he will form the operational leadership team of the international tourism group, together with Dr. Ingo Burmester, CEO Central Europe, and Leif Vase Larsen, CEO International.