About

Douglas is the leading premium beauty retailer in the European beauty industry with about 2,400 stores and fast-growing online platforms in 26 European countries. Having joined the company in 2014, Johannes Schulte serves as general counsel at Douglas Holding, after working as general counsel at Unify for four years. Before moving in-house, Schulte was a partner at Hogan Lovells for nine years. A highly capable legal professional, he provides expert legal advice on a range of matters and is involved in all major deals of the business. For instance, in 2018, Douglas acquired a majority stake in German beauty retailer Parfümerie Akzente with its successful online shop parfumdreams from owner family Renchen, strengthening its German and European e-commerce business.