Patrick Pabst

Patrick Pabst currently serves as the Global Category Lead for Marketing & Travel at STADA Group, a role assumed in February 2024. Prior to this, Patrick held various key positions at Merck Gruppe from May 2019 to October 2023, including Director of Sourcing Strategy Development & Execution for Marketing & Sales, where a structured sourcing strategy was developed. Previously, Patrick was Head of Global Sourcing Marketing & Sales, leading a high-performing global team and fostering a culture of growth. Earlier roles included Corporate Sourcing Manager Agencies, where successful supplier relationships were established during a rebranding project. Patrick's career commenced at Diageo and Media Consulta Deutschland, focusing on category management and project control. Academic credentials include a Diplom in Media Economics from Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln, completed in 2008.