Management Board

Sebastian Betz has been an expert in complex web applications and advanced software projects since he began coding at the age of 14. By 16, he had founded his first company focused on software development and strategy. Over the years, he has led large-scale projects for national and international corporate clients, gaining extensive experience in building scalable digital infrastructures. As a multiple founder of technology and software-as-a-service businesses, he co-founded ABOUT YOU in 2014 and has since been responsible for Tech and Product as Co-CEO.

Tarek Müller has been shaping digital business models in online retail for over 20 years. He launched his first ventures on the internet at just 13 years old and registered his first online shops by the age of 15. Over the years, he has developed numerous e-commerce models across various industries. Since 2007, he has also advised clients through his digital agencies on designing and implementing innovative business strategies. This work included collaborations with the Otto Group, ultimately leading to his role as a Co-Founder of ABOUT YOU and Co-CEO for Marketing and Brand in 2014.

Hannes Wiese holds a degree in Business Management and began his career as a senior consultant at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, where he specialized in strategic corporate development. In 2011, he transitioned to the Otto Group, where he quickly advanced from senior project manager to head of the Group’s strategy department within two years. From 2013, he played a key role in developing the e-commerce business model that later became ABOUT YOU. As a Co-Founder and Co-CEO, he has been responsible for Operations and Finance since 2014.
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ZALANDO AND ABOUT YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TRANSACTION AND TEAM UP TO LEAD THE WAY IN EUROPEAN FASHION AND LIFESTYLE E-COMMERCE
Berlin / Hamburg | July 11, 2025 – Zalando SE (“Zalando”) and ABOUT YOU Holding SE (“ABOUT YOU”) today announced that they have completed their strategic combination, allowing them to serve customers and partners across Europe better. With their complementary Business-to-Consumer and Business-to-Business offerings, the two founder-led companies will build a pan-European ecosystem for fashion […]
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ZALANDO AND ABOUT YOU RECEIVE FINAL REGULATORY CLEARANCE TO TEAM UP, WITH CLOSING PLANNED FOR 11 JULY, 2025
Berlin / Hamburg | July 1, 2025 – Zalando SE (“Zalando”) today announced that the European Commission granted merger control clearance for the voluntary public takeover offer to the shareholders of ABOUT YOU Holding SE (“ABOUT YOU”) and further share purchase agreements, thus fulfilling all closing conditions for the transaction. The takeover offer is planned […]
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ABOUT YOU AND ARTIST THOMAS LÉLU PRESENT THE FIRST COLLECTION OF THE NEW LABEL TODAY I DID NOTHING
Hamburg, May 21, 2025 – ABOUT YOU presents the first collection of the new label Today I did nothing together with the French artist Thomas Lélu. The online fashion store expands its exclusive portfolio of Celebrity Collections by ABOUT YOU with a creative collaboration that combines art and streetwear in a unique way. The collection is […]