Chantal Gilsdorf

Chantal Gilsdorf is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in public relations and corporate communications. Currently serving as Senior Manager of News & Media Relations at Merck Gruppe since January 2021, Gilsdorf previously held significant roles at IKEA, including Public Relations Leader and Press Officer, from October 2015 to December 2020. Additional experience includes corporate public relations at Samsung Electronics GmbH and leadership of a constituency office for Julia Klöckner MdB/MdL. Early career experiences include internships and trainee positions in various media and communications roles. Gilsdorf holds a Master’s degree in Publizistik, Business Administration, and Sociology from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and is currently furthering education at Apollon Hochschule der Gesundheitswirtschaft.