Ruediger Stelkens is Global Commercial Director for Liquor, Tobacco, Confectionery & Food at Gebr. Heinemann, shaping global category and purchasing strategy across travel retail. With nearly two decades driving Heinemann’s commercial agenda, he is widely recognised for defining category portfolios, building long‑term supplier ecosystems, and setting industry benchmarks—building on senior leadership roles at GALERIA and Harrods.