At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Germany based CFO’ operating in the Marketing space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Bernd Hirsch
CFO of Bertelsmann
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About Bertelsmann: Bertelsmann is a transnational media corporation that operates in about 50 countries around the world.

Julian Deutz
CFO of Axel Springer
Julian Deutz, born in 1968, studied business administration at the WHU, Georgetown University / USA, as well as in Aix-en-Provence / France. He started his career in 1994 at OC&C Strategy Consultants. In 1996 he became Head of Finance / Controlling of Steilmann Group. After assignments as Head of M&A / Investor Relations at Pixelpark AG and CFO at Venturepark AG, he returned to Steilmann Group as CFO in 2001. Julian Deutz joined Axel Springer in 2004. After serving as CFO of Axel Springer International, he became Head of Group Controlling / Corporate Development. In January 2014 Julian Deutz was appointed as member of the Executive Board of Axel Springer SE and took over as Chief Financial Officer in April 2014.
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About Axel Springer: Axel Springer is a media company engaged in publishing newspapers, magazines, and digital sales channels.
Barbara Stolz
CFO of Sedo
Barbara Stolz is Sedo’s Managing Director of Finance (CFO) since February 2016. She manages the Finance & Controlling, Human Resource and Legal business units. Barbara began her professional career at Metro AG and gained experience within the corporate sector among the areas of finance, controlling and taxation at various large companies. She began working at QSC AG in 2005 as the Head of Invoicing. In 2009, she became the Business Unit Manager of Finance and was appointed CFO in 2013. Barbara has completed vocational training as a publishing company manager and accountant.
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About Sedo: Sedo is a domain name and website marketplace and domain parking provider based in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Cologne, Germany.
Joern Woywat
Chief Financial Officer of Acrolinx
As Chief Financial Officer, Joern Woywat is responsible for managing the financial aspects of Acrolinx. He brings over 20 years of financial management experience at high-growth technology businesses. Prior to Acrolinx, Joern held several positions as VP of Finance and CFO at software companies including Asdis, Swyx, and Schad. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Goettingen.
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About Acrolinx: Acrolinx is a leading global provider of highly scalable and proven AI software for enterprise content creation.

Lukas Hempel
CTO & CFO, Founder of bookingkit
Lukas C. C. Hempel is a Founder at bookingkit GmbH.
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About bookingkit: Bookingkit offers a smart booking & marketing solution that enables tour and activity businesses to sell, market and manage their services.
Jens Brückmann
Chief Financial Officer of Glispa
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About Glispa: Glispa is a mobile ad tech company dedicated to empowering our partners with sophisticated solutions made simple.
Virpy Richter
Chief Financial Officer of Awin
With previous Managing Director roles at Conrad Electronics and myToys.de, Virpy brings over 20 years of management experience spanning finance, human resources, legal and international expansion. Under her leadership at Conrad Electronics, Virpy implemented several key initiatives to facilitate the digital transformation of the company, while during her tenure at myToys.de she led the retailer’s expansion into Russia. Virpy joined the Awin Executive Board in July 2019, and as CFO, she oversees financial operations across the group, playing a vital role in the company’s strategic initiatives.
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About Awin: Awin is a global affiliate network and the new name for affiliate window and zanox.

Constantin Stammen
Chief Financial Officer of Veact
Constantin Stammen is a Chief Financial Officer at VEACT.
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About Veact: VEACT is developing applications, processes and products to improve sales success in the car trade market using data-based marketing.
Ferdinand von Humboldt
CFO and COO of Webtrekk
Ferdinand von Humboldt has many years’ experience in finance of fast-growing technology companies. Prior to Webtrekk, he was CFO of the Orendt Group, eCommerce content providers, and Zuumeo, a photo and content provider. Ferdinand von Humboldt began his career at Roland Berger, a global consulting firm.
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About Webtrekk: Webtrekk is a customer intelligence platform that allows users to connect and activate user and marketing data across all devices.

Thomas Dyckhoff
Chief Financial Officer of SinnerSchrader
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About SinnerSchrader: SinnerSchrader, a digital marketing and advertising agency, offers a range of consulting, campaign, commerce, connection, and care services.
Jens Panek
Chief Financial Officer of Customer Alliance
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About Customer Alliance: Customer Alliance manages and improves hotels online reputations and increase revenue.
Andreas Dengler
CFO and Co-Founder of DCMN
CEO / Co-Founder at DCMN.
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About DCMN: DCMN is the growth marketing partner for digital businesses and startups.
Diana Siedentopf
Chief Financial Officer of Qverse
Diana Siedentopf is a natural born, accountant and leader. Her work ethics and attention to detail are unparalleled as she has proven in her previous roles in leading accounting departments at crobo.com, Kives and several more.
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About Qverse: Qverse specializes in digital media advertising, DSP, adnetwork, internal media buyers, and advertising agency sales.
Bjorn Assmann
CFO of t3n Magazin
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About t3n Magazin: t3n is the magazine and network for digital pioneers, early adopters and future makers.
Oliver Hohmann
CFO of Ligatus
Oliver Hohmann is the CFO of Ligatus.
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About Ligatus: Ligatus is a Native Advertising Solutions provider for brands, publishers, and programmatic buyers.