Greater Leipzig Area
Senior communications leader with 20+ years of experience shaping corporate positioning, executive communication, and transformation narratives in international, fast-growing organizations. Proven track record in advising senior leadership and management boards, leading global communication functions, and driving high-impact communication strategies during critical business events including IPOs, M&A, and large-scale transformations. Strong expertise in aligning internal and external communication, building high-performing teams, and positioning organizations in complex and dynamic environments. Passionate about enabling leadership communication, strengthening reputation, and driving stakeholder engagement across global markets.
🏅 Received the 2021 COO and President of Sales Discretionary Award at SoftwareOne`s President`s Club · Lead the global communications function for internal and transformation-related topics, managing an international team and advising the Executive Board and senior leadership · Define and drive communication strategy for a global workforce of 13,000 employees across 70+ countries, ensuring alignment with business priorities and transformation goals · Act as strategic advisor to executives on leadership communication, organizational change, and complex stakeholder environments · Lead communication for large-scale transformation initiatives, including reorganizations, M&A, and executive transitions · Position the communications function as a strategic business partner, embedding it into key decision-making processes across the organization
🏅 Received the 2019 GSO of the Year Award at SoftwareOne`s President`s Club · Built and led a global corporate communications function, integrating internal and external communications across regions · Co-led communication strategy for the company’s IPO, ensuring consistent positioning across stakeholders and markets · Developed global messaging and thought leadership strategies with strong focus on international media and key markets, including the U.S. · Established governance, standards, and processes for a scalable and consistent global communications setup
🏆In 2025, Tech Teens received Germany’s Federal Chancellor’s Friedrich Merz Special Prize at the 21st startsocial e.V. competition: https://www.bundeskanzler.de/bk-de/aktuelles/rede-kanzler-startsocial-2385382 • Designed and launched the Tech Teens, a curriculum-integrated talent program in partnership with 6 high schools, under the patronage of the mayor of Leipzig • Led the initiative end-to-end, including strategy, stakeholder management, and cross-sector partnerships (education, public sector, private sector) • Built and scaled the program brand, including positioning, website, and media presence • Directed all outreach and participant acquisition, establishing strong relationships with schools, students, and partners • Managed budget planning and oversight, ensuring sustainable program delivery • Developed a high-impact program experience including mentoring, an intensive one-week camp, an international research trip (USA), and a formal graduation event at Leipzig Town Hall Die TechTeens-Initiative stellt sich vor [promotional film]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt8TTc_KiE4
· Led global corporate communications including PR, media relations, and executive positioning across international markets · Developed and executed integrated communication strategies to strengthen brand positioning and visibility in competitive tech environments · Led communications for 20+ M&A and investor-related projects, supporting major ownership changes and strategic transactions · Directed global rebranding initiative, repositioning the company and strengthening its digital and social media presence · Built and led communication structures and teams during periods of strong growth and organizational change
· Editor for internal communication, sponsoring, events and international PR activities · Strategic advisory on Group-wide employee communication, editorial content creator for employee print magazine and a Group-wide intranet news site · Conducting international PR measures with special focus on the German market