Sebastian Schmitz leads the Business Unit Retail, Wholesale & Consumer Products. Among other things, he is responsible for customer relations, overseeing projects in the retail sector, and coordinating project team members.
Like any successful project manager, Sebastian has his priorities clearly in view. "First and foremost is my family - my wife and my two children. Sport comes second. Then comes work."
Sebastian is prepared for the fact that many people are initially surprised by this. "Some then ask whether the job shouldn't take priority." But his favorite sport, the triathlon, simply fascinates him. "There's this thrill of finding out how far I can push myself - and not just physically." Sebastian celebrated a major success at the Ironman in Copenhagen. He took less than ten hours to complete the challenging combination of running, cycling and swimming - a personal record.
To achieve such top performances, Sebastian follows one principle above all: "Consistency is key." In his opinion, consistency pays off more than intensity. This applies not only to sport and work, but also to social media. Sebastian has built up a considerable network on LinkedIn - by posting about the past week almost every Friday. "It's also a chance to reflect on my everyday life," he says.
And what is fourth on Sebastian's list of priorities? "My hometown of Cologne and the carnival!" His involvement as a member of the Nippeser Bürgerwehr not only offers him a lot of variety and companionship. It also reminds him not to take himself too seriously. With the right sense of humor, many things are easier - no matter what your priorities are.