DGAP-News: Vapiano SE appoints new Head of Investor Relations

Vapiano SE appoints new Head of Investor Relations

Cologne, January 2, 2019 - Vapiano SE (ISIN: DE000A0WMNK9, ticker symbol: VAO) appoints Dafne Sanac Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Finance. Ms. Sanac has been supporting the company with her capital market expertise since October 2018. She reports directly to the Management Board.

As of January 1, 2019, she took over the position from Dr. Andrea Rolvering. Dr. Rolvering, who held the position as Head of Investor Relations at Vapiano on an interim basis following the IPO in August 2017, will continue to work for the company until the end of January 2019.

Lutz Scharpe, CFO of Vapiano SE: "On behalf of the entire Management Board I would like to thank Dr. Andrea Rolvering most warmly for her development work and support after the IPO. Her expertise and her network in the area of investor relations were a great asset for our company in establishing our investor relations structures. We wish her all the best for her private and professional future. At the same time, we are pleased that Dafne Sanac is taking over the task and the future communication with our investors and analysts."

She previously worked as Head of Investor & Credit Relations at Ströer SE & Co. KGaA for several years and beforehand in Investor Relations at Balfour Beatty, a FTSE 250 company in London. She then joined VARTA AG as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Finance on a project basis and joined VAPIANO SE on October 1, 2018. She holds an MA in International Economic Management, an MSc in Finance and completed the International Certified Accountant (ICA) of the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in September 2018. She also gained previous experience in auditing, consulting and banking.

About Vapiano

In 2002, Italian lifestyle brand Vapiano created a new category in system gastronomy with its innovative "fresh casual dining" concept combining elements from "fast casual" and "casual dining". The restaurant concept is based on quality, uncompromisingly fresh ingredients, and transparency. Pasta, pizza dough, sauces, dressings and desserts are handmade each day in every Vapiano. The dishes are prepared in front of the guests "à la minute" and "customized" to the guests' requirements. The recipe for success also includes the cosmopolitan ambiance. Long oak tables invite communication, a fully grown olive tree and a cozy bar and lounge area characterize the feel-good atmosphere found in every Vapiano. Vapiano also represents autonomy and individuality, so guests can choose between different "Guest Journeys". Guests decide whether they will order their food from the Vapianisti, at the terminal or via the Vapiano app, and whether they will pay via chip card or app. The company has also successfully been offering take away and delivery services in a growing number of restaurants so guests can enjoy Vapiano "anytime, anyplace, anywhere". The successful concept has quickly spread from Hamburg all over the world. As of September 30, 2018, there were 220 restaurants in 33 countries on five continents in the Vapiano network. Vapiano shares (ISIN: DE000A0WMNK9) have been traded on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since June 27, 2017. Further information can be found at ir.vapiano.com.

Investor Relations contact: 
Dafne Sanac 
Mobil: +49 151 6283 2511 
Telefon: +49 221 67001 303 
E-Mail: d.sanac@vapiano.eu 

Financial and business press:
Dariusch Manssuri, IR.on AG
Mobil: +49 173 566 2776
Telefon: +49 221 9140 975
E-Mail: dariusch.manssuri@ir-on.com