Founder & CEO Just Start Group Nikoteca
Charles Kuhlmann is the founder and CEO of Nikoteca, the world’s largest dedicated nicotine pouch and snus retail chain. Founded in Finland, Nikoteca currently operates multiple concept stores focused on premium retail environments, product expertise and customer-centric service, and is expanding internationally through a franchise model with locations planned across Europe, the UK and the United States.
Beyond retail stores, Kuhlmann is also developing technology-driven distribution solutions, including the world’s first AI-based nicotine pouch vending machine with advanced age-verification and real-time inventory analytics. These systems provide valuable consumer and sales insights to optimise product selection, logistics and retail performance.
An entrepreneur since 2008, Kuhlmann previously built businesses in the media, FMCG and logistics sectors, including innovative consumer products and a last-mile chilled delivery company in Dubai, which he successfully exited. For his work in logistics, he received the Best CEO Award in the Middle East.
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Founder & CEO Just Start Group Nikoteca
Charles Kuhlmann is the founder and CEO of Nikoteca, the world’s largest dedicated nicotine pouch and snus retail chain. Founded in Finland, Nikoteca currently operates multiple concept stores focused on premium retail environments, product expertise and customer-centric service, and is expanding internationally through a franchise model with locations planned across Europe, the UK and the United States.
Beyond retail stores, Kuhlmann is also developing technology-driven distribution solutions, including the world’s first AI-based nicotine pouch vending machine with advanced age-verification and real-time inventory analytics. These systems provide valuable consumer and sales insights to optimise product selection, logistics and retail performance.
An entrepreneur since 2008, Kuhlmann previously built businesses in the media, FMCG and logistics sectors, including innovative consumer products and a last-mile chilled delivery company in Dubai, which he successfully exited. For his work in logistics, he received the Best CEO Award in the Middle East.
