Luisa Katharina Pilsl

๐ŸŽ›๏ธ CMO | Scaling brands that move crowds | Social Media, Ticketing & Brand Vibes

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Data-driven C-level marketing leader with highly adaptable mindset, collaborative & creative team player and 10+ years' experience in DACH & globally. Expert in strategy, branding, digital, PR & communications in following industries: sports, retail, FMCG, event, technology & recruitment.

Experience

  • Chief Marketing Officer at Permanent Entertainment GmbH
    Nov 2025 - Present ยท 8 mos

    Marketing Leadership for Major Electronic Music Festivals * Leading the marketing strategy for 15โ€“20 large-scale electronic music festivals including Ikarus, Echelon, Contact, WET and Isle of Summer + more, attracting over 300,000 visitors annually * Managing a cross-functional marketing team with a focus on social media, performance marketing and digital storytelling * Driving growth through targeted campaigns on Instagram, TikTok, Meta Ads and Google, tailored to the electronic music community * Overseeing ticketing strategy, pricing models and sales funnels across all events * Developing and managing marketing budgets, ensuring ROI-driven media planning and partner activations * Creating and executing data-informed content strategies and editorial calendars with high engagement impact * Collaborating with design and media teams on brand visuals, video content and festival aesthetics

  • Head of Global Marketing & Communications at Magirus GmbH
    Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 ยท 4 mos

    Management of three teams (marketing & communications worldwide - APAC, EMEA, AMER). Responsible for all global marketing and communication aspects. And the development of a dynamic internal and external image.

  • Hays (Full-time ยท 3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Team Lead | Brand & Campaign Management (Brand&Corporate Marketing)
      Oct 2023 - Jun 2025 ยท 1 yr 9 mos

      Leading a team of 12 in graphic/design, campaign management and employer brand to achieve our strategic goals in DACH.

    • Team Lead | Brand & Marketing Communications (Corporate Marketing)
      May 2022 - Oct 2023 ยท 1 yr 6 mos

      In charge of leading and managing the BrandCom team of 8 and ensuring a clear and consistent brand presence and communication. Responsible for the development, active implementation and marketing strategies (positioning, branding, messaging) with the aim of sustainably expanding the market position, business development with the upcoming rebranding.

  • Team Lead Trade | Marketing Manager at Active Nutrition International GmbH
    Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 ยท 7 mos

    Contract for 7 month regarding trade marketing strategy roll-out - Team Lead of Trade Marketing department regarding all B2B and B2C costumers and touchpoints for the brands Dymatize, Premier Protein and Powerbar in DACH/EMEA. In charge of rebranding the brand Powerbar and its future strategic and operative alignment in all trade related areas (shop experience LEH, FDM & sports retailers, magazine articles, new product packaging, display set-up, shopinshop systems)

  • Trade Marketing Specialist at Garmin DACH
    Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 ยท 2 yrs 1 mo

    Main contact in trade marketing for sports retailers across Germany. Responsible for project management of the Garmin online seminar channel for dealer sales and training purposes and creating (online) campaigns for new product launches, as well as creating advertising material, give aways for the individual retailers. Organizing important trade fairs (ISPO Munich & EUROBIKE). Project management with various agencies and departments such as Sales, Product Management and Support.