Kai Perlinger

Kai Perlinger is a seasoned marketing and branding professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Senior Director of Marketing & Communication at The Berner Group and as a Branding Consultant for PORAVER, Perlinger focuses on brand strategy, positioning, redesign, and implementation. As an Advisory Board Member for RECARO Child Safety and Avova, Perlinger contributes to brand strategy, portfolio development, and product design. Previous positions include Vice President of Global Branding & Strategic Marketing at Schaeffler, Managing Director Europe at JUNIORJONES, and Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Design Officer at Kiddy GmbH. Perlinger's career also includes key roles at ThoughtWorks, CYBEX, and PUMA AG, where responsibilities ranged from establishing brand presence and marketing strategies to leading global teams and operational processes. Perlinger holds a secondary-school examination degree from Ohm-Gymnasium Erlangen and attended FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.