Dr. Jan Seewald

Dr. Jan Seewald has a diverse range of work experience in the field of media, public relations, and brand communication. Dr. Jan has held various leadership roles with companies such as A. Lange & Söhne, Porsche Lifestyle Group, LUMAS, Avenso GmbH, Bernheimer Fine Art Photography, Sammlung Goetz, and Haus der Kunst.

In their most recent position as the Head of Global Media & Creative Solutions at A. Lange & Söhne, Dr. Seewald translated marketing strategies into compelling storytelling and impactful visual branding. Dr. Jan also managed multi-channel advertising campaigns aligned with sales objectives.

Prior to that, as the Team Lead Brand Communication at A. Lange & Söhne, they developed and executed media strategies based on marketing objectives and directed headquarters' media activities in collaboration with agencies.

Dr. Seewald has also worked as the Senior Public Relations Manager at A. Lange & Söhne, where they crafted communication strategies for vintage car sponsorships and cultivated relationships with media outlets, elevating brand exposure.

Before joining A. Lange & Söhne, they were the Head of Public Relations at Porsche Lifestyle Group, where they managed all PR activities and organized press conferences and PR launch events.

Dr. Seewald has also held positions at LUMAS, where they served as the Director of Public Relations and Head of Communications. In these roles, they planned and executed global PR and brand communication, managed social media and strategic partnerships, and established partnerships with media outlets.

Prior to LUMAS, they worked at Avenso GmbH as the Public Relations Manager, where they researched, created, and distributed impactful press releases, cultivated relationships with lifestyle and trade media, and monitored media activity.

Additionally, Dr. Seewald has experience at Bernheimer Fine Art Photography, where they were the Sales und Public Relations Manager, and Sammlung Goetz, where they worked as the Curator of Photography & Public Relations. Dr. Jan also gained experience as a Researcher and Curator at Haus der Kunst.

Overall, Dr. Jan Seewald has a strong background in media, public relations, and brand communication, with expertise in crafting communication strategies, managing media activities, and establishing partnerships and relationships with influencers and media outlets.

Dr. Jan Seewald completed their education in the following institutions and fields of study:

- From 2004 to 2006, Dr. Jan Seewald attended the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Art History, Criticism, and Conservation.

- From 1999 to 2001, Dr. Jan Seewald pursued their Master of Arts (MA) degree in the History of Art at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London.

- From 1997 to 2003, Dr. Jan Seewald studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and received a Magister degree in History of Arts & Communication Studies.

In addition to their formal education, Dr. Jan Seewald has also obtained various certifications and completed online courses in diverse subjects, including Collaborative Design: Managing a Team, Leading and Motivating People with Different Personalities, Using Microsoft Teams and Outlook Together: Maximizing Productivity, Programmatic Advertising Foundations, and a Certificate in Digital Marketing from Squared Online - a Google / HLC Partnership.