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This list showcases the top Germany based CFO’ operating in the Publishing 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.
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.
Udo Stalleicken
Chief Financial Officer of Gruner + Jahr
Udo Stalleicken, born in 1967, gained a PhD in industrial engineering before he began his career at G+J in 1999 in the Corporate Development and Controlling division. From 2001 to 2003 he managed the G+J Supervisory Board office and was Deputy Head of the Supervisory Board office at Bertelsmann AG. From 2004 onwards, he was Vice President of the G+J International Magazine Division, where he had responsibility for controlling the markets in France and the US. In 2005, he was appointed a member of the USA G+J Executive Committee in New York, where he was in charge of Controlling & Business Development. On his return to Hamburg in 2006, he took over the reins at the G+J Finance division and was appointed G+J Chief Financial Officer in April 2013.
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About Gruner + Jahr: Gruner + Jahr is the publishing division of European media conglomerate Bertelsmann AG.
Maximilian Dressendorfer
Chief Financial Officer of BMG Music Publishing
Maximilian Dressendorfer is Chief Financial Officer @ BMG Music Publishing.
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About BMG Music Publishing: BMG Rights Management is the youngest major international company in the music industry.
Oliver Reiss
Chief Financial Officer of Smaato
Oliver leads the global teams that optimize Smaato’s financial performance. He has helped successfully guide Smaato through several major funding rounds that have enabled the company scale to new levels of success. Oliver has more than 15 years of experience building internet and telecommunications businesses. Prior to joining Smaato, he was co-founder and CFO of the mobile platform service provider Exit Games based in Germany and the US. While at Exit Games, Oliver was instrumental in securing funding from high-profile venture capital firms. He previously held a senior position in a leading European online agency and a renowned management consulting firm, where he was involved in a large number of client projects for European telecommunications and media clients. There, he focused on corporate development and finance projects. More recently, he founded and headed a consulting venture in the software business. Oliver received an MBA and Ph.D. from Philipps-University in Marburg, Germany.
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About Smaato: Digital Advertising Technology Platform Built for Publishers. Optimized for Data-driven Experiences.
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.