Stefanie Kropff, managing partner of Karlie, is leaving the company on 31 July. Her responsibilities included direct imports, buying, product development, graphics and range composition. Kropff is leaving at her own request, according to Karlie. Carina Markworth has assumed responsibility for distribution. She joined the company in February and has extensive international experience in this sphere, according to the company. The other business areas have been divided up in an internal reorganisation and are operating independently. Kropff’s position as managing partner will not be filled, leaving Johannes Verhoog as the sole executive director at Karlie.