Christian Hiery

Founder of Rebensache

Bavaria, Germany

About

Hi, I'm Chris, Founder of Rebensache. I grew up in the Palatinate region in the small winemaker village St Martin, surrounded by vineyards, wine cellars, and idyllic half-timbered houses. My grandfather's vineyard was my playground. It was only when I left home and moved out into the wider world that I realized how naturally wine had shaped my life and my understanding of conviviality, joie de vivre, and enjoyment—and how inaccessible this world is to many people. Before I founded my love project Rebensache, I wandered through the world of construction, engineering and innovation. I hold a master degree in Civil Engineering and Management, worked for several global construction companies and large consultancies. Throughout my career as a project manager, innovator and director, I have acquired profound skills in innovation design, strategic thinking, team leadership, workshop facilitation and business development. Today I combine these skills with my passion for human connection, belonging and culinary pleasure.

Experience

  • Founder at Rebensache
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Rebensache veranstaltet Genussmomente der besonderen Art. Wir stehen für bewussten Genuss, Qualität und Nachhaltigkeit, Hersteller-unabhängige Produktauswahl und frischen Wind im staubig dekadenten Weinkeller. Erlebe mit uns einzigartige Events, Wein-Tastings & Genussmomente. Rebensache hosts joyful culinary moments and events. We stand for conscious enjoyment, quality and sustainability, independent product selection and a breath of fresh air in the dusty, decadent wine cellar. Join us for unique events, wine tastings, and moments of indulgence.

  • Co-Founder at Freyheit Festival
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Getränkemesse für alkoholfreie Getränke, von Wein bis fermentierten Tees, von Proxies bis Bier.

  • Ambassador at ProperGate
    May 2021 - Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Futurice (Full-time · 3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Business Director
      Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Senior Innovation Manager
      May 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Senior Digital Business Developer at Zeppelin Group
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos