Dr. Thomas P.J. Feinen

Dr. Thomas P.J. Feinen has an extensive work experience in various industries and positions. Dr. Thomas P.J. is currently the Managing Director at GG Brands GmbH, a private equity-backed company that leads several eCommerce brands. Prior to this, they were a Founder and Partner at digitalbeirat, where they provided guidance to businesses on successful digital development. Dr. Thomas P.J. also served as an Advisor to the Board and Executive Director DACH at Audioteka.

Dr. Feinen has a background in academia as well, having worked as a University Lecturer at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht. Dr. Thomas P.J. also has experience in the publishing industry, holding roles as CEO and CFO/Commercial Managing Director at Hatje Cantz Verlag and Hoffmann und Campe Verlag GmbH, both under Ganske Verlagsgruppe. Additionally, they were the Director Digital at Hubert Burda Media, with responsibilities for various online verticals.

Earlier in their career, Dr. Feinen held the position of Vice President of Corporate Development & New Businesses at Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, where they implemented online vertical strategies for leading content businesses. Dr. Thomas P.J. also founded and served as the Managing Director of pubbles GmbH & Co. KG, a corporate tech startup in the eBook industry. Before that, they were the Head of Digital Business Development and Executive Assistant to the CEO at Direct Group Bertelsmann.

Overall, Dr. Thomas P.J. Feinen has a diverse and extensive work experience, with expertise in digital development, publishing, and corporate strategy.

Dr. Thomas P.J. Feinen has an extensive education history in the field of business and marketing. In 2000, they attended Universidad de 'San Andrés' where they studied Marketing and Entrepreneurship. The following year, they furthered their studies in Marketing and Finance at San Diego State University. In 2003, Dr. Feinen obtained their Diplom-Kaufmann (MBA-equivalent) degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht. Dr. Thomas P.J. then pursued a visiting scholar program at IESE Business School in 2004, focusing on the Marketing Department. In 2006, they successfully completed their doctoral studies and obtained a Dr. rer. pol. degree in Strategic Marketing from EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht.

Dr. Feinen also sought executive education to enhance their expertise. In 2008, they participated in an executive education program at INSEAD titled "Preparing for new opportunities." Two years later, they engaged in another executive education program at Harvard Business School called "Mastering new Challenges 2.0."

Continuing their professional development, Dr. Feinen pursued a Business Coach certification from Dr. Bock Coaching Akademie in 2022-2023.