Christian Gruber

Chief Executive Officer

Greater Dusseldorf Area

About

Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Director Media and Marketing, held top management positions with international entertainment companies and Bundesliga clubs. 20+ years in general management, sports, communication, marketing, gaming, betting, sales and compliance. Founder with heart and expertise for wine, culinary and sustainability. International background, travel friendly: New York, Sāo Paulo, Buenos Aires, Malta, Vienna, Rome, Kopenhagen, Brussels, London, Munich and Hamburg. Highly personable leader. Strategic advisor. Skilled communications professional. German national, fluent in english, basics in french, italian.

Experience

  • CEO at Pferdewetten de AG
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Visiting Lecturer at LUNEX University
    May 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

    Teacher in strategic media management, brand and sports communication, sponsoring & CSR. Advisor for European Sports Federations in Volleyball and other team sports.

  • Managing Partner at Brand Language
    May 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

    Communications consulting in the high-profile sports business environment for young and established brands, club and association officials and athletes. Individually coordinated topic, environment and reach targets as a basis for brand building and awareness raising.

  • Chief Operating Officer at MERKUR BETS
    Feb 2025 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • STADTCASINO BADEN (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Senior Consultant
      Apr 2024 - Jan 2025 · 10 mos

    • Managing Director @Spielglück GmbH (A division of Stadtcasino Baden)
      Apr 2022 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs

      Development of a fully-licensed German online casino (virtual online gaming hall). Preparation and submission of licence application, development of brand, product, CRM, staff, game offer. Full P&L.