Simone Fuchs

Simone Fuchs has a strong background in communications and has held various leadership roles throughout their career. Simone started their career as an Editor at Handelsblatt in 2004 before moving on to Philips as a Communications Manager in 2005. Simone then joined Commerzbank AG, where they worked as a Senior Spokesperson and later as a Key Accountant Communications & Change NCA. During their time at Commerzbank, they gained experience in handling crisis situations and managing communications during restructuring processes. In 2014, Simone joined JP│KOM GmbH as a Senior Consultant and later became the Deputy Managing Director. Simone played a significant role in the agency's digital transformation and focused on B2B communications and change management. In 2017, they joined CECONOMY AG as the Head of Communications, Public Policy & Sustainability, where they managed finance and strategy communications and implemented an integrated communication strategy. Prior to their current role, they worked as the Head of Communications at Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH, supporting the company's goal of creating value for future generations through improved change and leadership communications. Simone is currently serving as the Global Head of Communications & Events at Kiekert AG.

Simone Fuchs completed their Magister degree in European Studies at the Universität Osnabrück from 1997 to 2002. Simone then attended the Georg von Holtzbrinck-Schule für Wirtschaftsjournalisten from 2002 to 2004, earning a degree in Wirtschaftsredakteurin. In addition, they completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Gestion Internationale at the École Supérieure de Commerce Et de Management - ESCEM from 2000 to 2001.