Sascha Schlenz

Europe Head Office Lead (Comms & Project) at adidas | HR Expert | Comms Expert | DEI ERG LEAD | Podcaster, Coach, (TV)Moderator

Greater Nuremberg Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • adidas (11 yrs 4 mos)
    • Manager Leadership & Team Effectiveness (Short Term Assignment)
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      // Working on Leadership Development Tools for S-Level Leaders and their teams // Create Microlearnings for Development Tools

    • Manager Communication & Head Office
      Apr 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 4 mos

      // create and implementation of communication plans // create and plan communication tools like videos, presentations, interviews, blogs, etc. // responsible for the creation of content and editorial plans for social channels // maintenance and enhancement of existing communication tools // writing internal and external press releases to different topics // plan, steer and organize events and conferences up to 1500 people // ensure flow of information between the different employee representatives and the team // screening of new technical trends to improve existing tools // first contact person for media and internal stakeholders regarding Central & European Works Council topics // build a strong network to relevant media within fashion industry, business press, influencer and blogger

  • Leiter PR & Kommunikation, Tanzlehrer at Tanzstudio Geist
    Jan 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 7 mos

    // teaching any kind of dance class // create and steer the communication strategy external and internal // build relationships to the local press, media and influencer // create stories and content around the product "dance" for internal and external use // organizing of events // spokesperson

  • Corporate Communications Manager at wbg Nürnberg GmbH Immobilienunternehmen
    Oct 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    // responsible for the internal & external (digital) communication // develop & implement the social media strategy (e.g. Intranet, blog, Facebook, YouTube, Xing) // create, steer the social media editorial plan & lead the internal editorial team // writing press releases and articles for internal & external use // analyzes and further development of new and existing communication platforms // create and format of board presentations regarding communication topics // organizing internal & external events up to 500 pax // building relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders (e.g. works council, board) // internal partner for all departments regarding communication and given them guidelines // creation of content for the platforms (e.g. pictures, corporate videos, raffles) // lead the internal editorial group // budget controlling and responsibility

  • Assistant of the Managing Board at Agentur triebwerk GmbH
    Apr 2012 - Sep 2012 · 6 mos

    // Agency PR // Internal communication // organizing events

  • Intern Sales EEA & International Marketing at Puma
    Nov 2011 - Feb 2012 · 4 mos

    // organization of the BREAD & BUTTER // Hostess briefing, booking from models and promotern // request and analyze offers // create presentations // coordination and responsible for the sales representatives