Godiva Appoints Matthew Hodges as General Manager of GTR division

Godiva Chocolatier, the leading brand in premium confectionery, has decided to appoint Matthew Hodges as General Manager Global Travel Retail.

Until recently Matthew worked for Rémy Cointreau, where he held the role of Global Marketing and Business Development Director Global Travel Retail based in Singapore. He has a broad background in marketing, strategy, commercial and general management, developed in roles of increasing complexity in various businesses. Matthew will commence on September 28. In his new role, he will, together with his team, drive the vision and strategy of the Godiva Global Travel Retail business in line with the company’s ambitious growth targets.

The appointment follows the departure of Christoph Neusser, who led the division for the past 2 years. He is leaving Godiva to devote more time to his family and to pursue other opportunities.

“I am delighted to have Matthew join Godiva to head our important Global Travel Retail business.  Matthew brings significant relevant commercial and strategic experience that will help us in working closely with our customers to grow together,” says Godiva CEO Mohamed Elsarky. “I would like to take this opportunity to offer sincere thanks to Christoph Neusser for his leadership during the last several months.”

"I am thrilled to be joining the Godiva team and work with such an iconic brand. I am passionate about the Travel Retail channel and excited by the potential of the premium confectionery category," says Hodges.