Dr. Christian Schiede

Dr. Christian Schiede is a seasoned expert in family business strategy and governance, currently serving as the Managing Partner at Schiede, Hülsbeck und Partner Unternehmerberater since March 2018. In this role, Dr. Schiede focuses on empowering entrepreneurial families to make informed strategic decisions and uphold their values. As a Subject Matter Expert at Simple since February 2021, Dr. Schiede emphasizes the importance of preserving entrepreneurial spirit for successful intergenerational wealth transfer. Previous experience includes significant positions such as Senior Projektleiter at WeissmanGruppe, where responsibilities involved serving as a sparring partner for entrepreneurs and mediating in succession and transformation processes. Dr. Schiede also held roles at Bertelsmann Stiftung and Wittener Institut für Familienunternehmen, and holds a doctorate from Universität Witten/Herdecke and a Diplom Kaufmann from the University of Augsburg.