Sandra Schütte
Sandra Schütte, Head of Mobility
Westfalen AG
Sandra Schütte has over 20 years of experience in the retail and food service sector, with more than 15 years of experience in the petrol station business. After graduating from the University of Bonn with a degree in “Dipl. Oecotrophologin” (Food Science and Oeconomics), she began her career as a product developer at a food agency. In 2008, she joined BP, where she held various positions in the areas of category management and sales. In her last position at BP, she was Global Food Service Manager, responsible for the food service strategy and a cross-border team. In November 2018, Sandra Schütte joined Westfalen AG, where she was responsible for convenience and car wash business of the Mobility division as Head of Convenience, Gastronomy and Services. On 1 January 2024, she took over overall responsibility for the Mobility division and became a member of Westfalen AG's management board.
Jennifer Schmidt-Brekenfeld
Jennifer Schmidt-Brekenfeld, Geschäftsführerin Tank & Rast GmbH
Autobahn Tank & Rast Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG
Claudio Reboredo
Claudio Reboredo, Partner - Owner
FGC Fuels Marketing
Claudio Reboredo, a seasoned international executive and entrepreneur, straddles diverse worlds as a consultant, speaker, and key industry figure. Currently, he holds the pivotal role of Relationship Partner for LATAM at NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores, USA).
Claudio's international prowess is evident in his 30+ years of experience within a multinational corporation, spanning varied stints across the UK, Colombia, Mexico, and the US. His expertise lies in navigating diverse industries like retail, oil and gas, and technology, having held leadership positions in sales, marketing, and operations.
Beyond corporate walls, Claudio leverages his acumen to guide prominent companies in Latin America through his consulting firm Core Crowd (www.corecrowd.net).
He is also the co-founder of FGC Fuels Marketing (www.fgc.company), a fuel wholesale and retail powerhouse in Argentina. FGC was the first Latin American business to win the NACS Convenience Retailer of the Year Award in 2023. We have also been recognized as Argentina's best retailer by Shell International and ranked second globally in the "The Best Foodvenience Store in the World 2024" competition.
A sought-after speaker at industry events, Claudio imparts insights on strategy and leadership. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, his career began in executive education, where he created SIMx (corecrowd.net/simx), a "business war" simulation model for mastering the intricacies of retail.
Claudio's literary debut, "El cuento del Liderazgo”, delves into inspiring stories to unveil the essence of true leadership.
He further lends his expertise as an advisor to the NACS International Board of Directors and the NACS LATAM committee, having previously served on the Coca Cola Retailing Research Council for Latin America.
Daniel Quest
Daniel Quest, SVP Convenience
METRO AG
Daniel brings over 20 years of extensive experience in steering UK symbol groups, during which he has held a variety of leadership roles and has been responsible for overseeing the operations of two prominent UK brands, Budgens and Cost Cutters.
His professional journey has allowed him to develop a deep expertise in areas such as concept development, the establishment of robust franchise partnerships, and the execution of rapid growth programs. In addition to these strategic initiatives, he has also managed several critical business functions—including sales, property management, supply chain coordination, store development, and space planning—ensuring operational excellence across the board.
Currently, Daniel works as a key member of the executive team at Metro AG, a globally recognized wholesale food retailer. Metro AG is renowned for its significant market presence, with earnings exceeding €30 million and operations spanning more than 33 countries, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 employees.
In his role as Senior Vice President of the Convenience team, Daniel is charged with leading the development and implementation of innovative convenience franchise strategies across 9 countries. In this capacity, he effectively oversees a rapidly expanding network of over 7,000 stores, driving the company’s growth and ensuring that its franchise model remains competitive and well-positioned for future success.
Nicolas Papadopoulos
Nicolas Papadopoulos, Director New Markets
Verifone
Nicolas is Director of New Markets with extensive experience supporting petroleum retailers and convenience store operators across global markets. He specializes in driven growth through strategic partnerships, technology-enabled solutions and deep understanding of fuel, retail and payment ecosystems. Nicolas has served in various roles inside Verifone from product, sales and now responsible for growing Verifone's presence into new markets outside the US.
Jesper Østergaard
Jesper Østergaard, CEO
Reitan Convenience Denmark A/S
7-ELEVEN DANMARK
- City stores, railway stores and gas stations (Uno-X)
- First 7-Eleven store in Denmark opened in 1993
- Market leader in the Danish convenience market
- High focus on food & beverages – including healthier choices
- "Convenience retailer of the year 2019”, NACS
- Won “the plant-based product prize 2021” for offering a large range of plant-based products nationwide
JESPER ØSTERGAARD
- CEO since 2006
- Value driven and very operational / customer centric
- Driven by achieving goals with the franchisees and the team
Daniel Kaddik
Daniel Kaddik, CEO
Bundesverband freier Tankstellen
Daniel Kaddik is Chief Executive Officer of bft – Bundesverband freier Tankstellen, the German Association of Independent Petrol Stations, which represents a network of 530 companies in the fuels sector. This segment of Germany’s Mittelstand comprises more than 2,800 petrol stations and over 27,000 jobs. In addition, he leads the eFuel Today project, which advocates for CO₂-neutral mobility. From 2023 to 2024, he also served as a member of the management board of MEW Mittelständische Energiewirtschaft Deutschland e.V., the German Association of Medium-Sized Energy Companies.
He is also a member of the Advisory Board of Automechanika, the world’s leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, and serves as a jury member for the “Petrol Station of the Year” award. In addition, he is a member of the Steering Committee of the Working Group on Monitoring Methodologies for CO₂-Neutral Fuels (WGMM), a cross-sector industry initiative that develops technical approaches for proving and monitoring the use of CO₂-neutral fuels in road transport.
Daniel Kaddik has 15 years of experience in politics, association work, think tanks and NGOs. During this time, he has worked with national and local governments, politicians and numerous NGOs in Germany, India, Russia, Central Asia, Southeastern Europe and at EU level. He is active as a political and strategic consultant for political parties, candidates and NGOs, and is co-founder and Managing Director of EZYcloud.org, a Salesforce implementation agency specializing in CRM solutions for NGOs.
From 2018 to 2022, Daniel Kaddik was Executive Director of the European Liberal Forum (ELF), the political foundation of the European Liberal Party, the ALDE Party. Together with its member organizations, ELF works across Europe to introduce new ideas into political debates, create platforms for discussion and encourage citizens to make their voices heard.
From 2012 to 2019, he headed the Southeastern Europe office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, a non-profit organization that promotes liberal values, the rule of law and economic freedom. The foundation is active in more than 60 countries and provides political consulting and educational programs.
Prior to that, Daniel Kaddik worked for the foundation in Germany, India and Russia. He is actively committed to entrepreneurship as well as personal and political responsibility. His focus lies on liberal policy solutions, economics and the social sciences, as well as citizen participation in policymaking.
He holds degrees in Governmental Studies from the University of Erfurt, European Studies from the University of Hamburg and International Studies from the University of Birmingham.
Hilmar Hübers
Hilmar Hübers, Chief Executive Officer
Lekkerland SE
Hilmar Hübers, born in 1973, is Chief Executive Officer of Lekkerland SE. At board level, he is responsible for purchasing and category management, smart stores, human resources, strategy & transformation, communications, and the management of Lekkerland's national subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain.
He joined the company in 2020 from the REWE Group after Lekkerland became part of the REWE Group. He began his career at the REWE Group as a member of the management board of REWE Markt GmbH before being appointed to the Divisional Board for Germany. In this role, he was most recently responsible for the Customer & Analytics division.
Hilmar Hübers holds a degree in industrial engineering and worked for a management consultancy for ten years after completing his studies.