Markus Drewes - Global PR Coordinator

Q: Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Dachau, Germany .

Q: What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 34 different roles and for 29 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Global PR Coordinator at Linde Engineering .

Q: What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for Linde Engineering , Infinigate Group , Universal-Investment , Toogethr Germany , and City TV Stuttgart .

Q: Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Professional Services , and Aerospace and Defense . Markus also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Manufacturing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Marketing , and Human Resources (HR) . Markus also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Human Resources (HR) , and Marketing .

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Dachau, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year

Global PR Coordinator

Linde Engineering

Development of global PR and press work
Topic development, coordination, and alignment

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024

4 months

Communication Consultant

Infinigate Group

Communication consulting for the Infinigate Group, a cybersecurity value-added distributor
Support for the acquisition of Wavelink (Australia)
Development of a communication strategy for the NIS-2 directive

Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

6 months

Head of CEO Communications

Infinigate Group

Management of CEO communications for the Infinigate Group, a cybersecurity value-added distributor
Monthly internal CEO messages
Development of strategy for external positioning in trade, business, and financial press
Ghostwriting speeches, keynotes, and bylined articles
Design and implementation of an AI avatar

May 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 6 months

Head of Corporate Communications

Infinigate Group

Head of Corporate Communications for the Infinigate Group, a cybersecurity value-added distributor, more than 1,300 employees, approx. €2.3bn revenue per year, about 45 locations in 30 countries (EMEA)
Built and led external and internal communications with a team of 2
Member of the IMO, designed and implemented the internal 'Sounding Board' and a newsletter
Member of the Incident Response Group and contributed to crisis communications
Planned and executed day-one celebrations, town hall meetings, and CEO videos
Managed change communications and supported organizational development
Developed and implemented a LinkedIn strategy
Ensured global reporting on acquisitions, including coverage on Bloomberg
Briefed executives and staff internally
Strengthened regular reporting and supported the it-sa conference
Planned and conducted day-one and town hall meetings with around 1,000 participants
Established and set up the internal 'Sounding Board' as a network of 'change agents'
Grew LinkedIn followers from 2,500 to over 11,500
Built a group-wide intranet on SharePoint in under 8 months
Delivered successful crisis communications as a member of the Incident Response Group

May 2021 - Jan 2022

9 months

Senior Manager Internal Communications

Universal-Investment

Senior Manager Internal Communications at Universal-Investment, >1,000 employees, €731bn assets under management
Led internal communications and leadership communications with a team of 3
Responsible for intranet, newsletter, videos, and (virtual) events
Developed concepts for CSR and ESG
Advised departments and management, developed strategies, concepts, and implemented communication measures
Supported multiple locations (Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, Ireland) and various entities

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

4 months

Initiator and operator of the YouTube channel "Your Best Resume"

Built and shaped the content of a successful YouTube channel on "Your Best Resume"
Developed the content strategy and implemented the video formats

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 3 months

Media Relations & PR Officer

Toogethr Germany

Media Relations & PR Officer at Toogethr Germany, a start-up in the mobility sector
Set up, maintained and expanded press relations and media contacts
Developed a PR concept for IAA Mobility
Designed and built a successful YouTube channel

Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

2 years 1 month

Communications Consultant, PR

Provided communications consulting and PR services for various clients
Developed communication concepts and implemented communication measures
Developed a PR strategy for an innovative marketing company
Handled press relations in the aerospace sector, including concept development

Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

6 months

Internal & Change Communication / Press Relations Consultant

Osram AG

Managed internal and change communication as well as press relations for OSRAM AG, >27,000 employees, approx. €4.1bn revenue p.a.
Led internal communication for a comprehensive restructuring
Handled trade press relations for the new Business Unit "Digital"

Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

3 months

Communications Consultant (Concept, Research, Copywriting, Editing)

Cancom SE

Provided communications consulting for Cancom SE, approx. 3,000 employees, approx. €1.2bn revenue p.a.
Created concept, conducted research, copywriting and editing for the Cancom AHP Enterprise Cloud for hyperconverged environments at HPE Discover in Madrid

Jan 2018 - Sep 2018

9 months

Communications Consultant (Concept, Research, Writing, Editing)

Osram Opto Semiconductors

PR consulting for Osram Opto Semiconductors, >12,500 employees, approx €1.7 billion revenue p.a.
Concept development, research, writing and editing
Trade press relations on visible and invisible automotive lighting

Jul 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 4 months

Senior Media Relations Officer EMEA

Ledvance GmbH

Senior Media Relations Officer EMEA at Ledvance GmbH, >9,000 employees, approx €2 billion revenue p.a.
Setting up media relations in the EMEA region
In charge of press work
Managing external agencies

Nov 2014 - Mar 2017

2 years 5 months

Senior Media Relations Officer

Osram AG

Senior Media Relations Officer at OSRAM AG, >34,000 employees, approx €5.1 billion revenue p.a.
Press relations for the Lightify start-up (smart home, IoT)
Managing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter)
Planning and implementing press activities for the "Light + Building 2016" trade fair
Support in crisis communication
Managing external agencies
Communication support for the legal spin-off of Ledvance
Organizing a press conference at Light + Building 2016 with more than 30 journalists
Developing communication concepts, including "Mobile Energy Monitoring", "Edition 1906", "Lightify"
Secured over 40 publications on "LED street lighting for Milan"
Secured more than 10 publications on "Surge protection for streetlights"

Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

3 months

Internal Communications Consultant

Versicherungskammer Bayern

Consulting on internal communication at Versicherungskammer Bayern, >6,500 employees, approx €6.8 billion premium income p.a.

Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

4 months

Communications Consultant (Concept & Compliance Writing)

IDT Biologika

Communication concepts and writing for compliance topics at IDT Biologika, >1,100 employees, approx €150 million revenue p.a.
Communication of "Product Compliance" and "Legal Compliance" as part of the company strategy

Mar 2012 - May 2012

3 months

Employer Branding Project Manager

SGL Carbon AG

Led the employer branding project at SGL Carbon AG, a specialty chemicals company with >5,000 employees and about €1.6 billion in annual sales.
Coordinated subprojects in the employer branding program
Project manager for the design concept
Reported to the executive board and steering committee
Managed agencies and budget

Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

3 months

Consultant, Facilitator, Coach

European Patent Academy

Advised on improving customer communication
Prepared, facilitated, and followed up on a workshop
Developed teams and supported change processes

Feb 2011 - May 2011

4 months

Media Relations Project Manager for the European Inventor Award

European Patent Office

Led media relations for the "European Inventor Award 2011" at the European Patent Office, with >7,000 employees and about €1.5 billion in annual sales.
Planned and executed press work for the European Inventor Award
Built up social media activities
Managed external agencies
Generated over 250 publications across Europe within 4 weeks
Grew to over 1,500 fans on Facebook

Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

4 months

Issue Management / Crisis Communication Advisor

European Patent Office

Advised on and supported issue management and crisis communication at the European Patent Office, with >7,000 employees and about €1.5 billion in annual sales.
Developed strategies and concepts and wrote texts
Worked on the "broccoli case", "tomato case" and "hES patents" issues
Managed media relations for the annual meeting with the Chinese Patent Office

Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

4 months

Consultant and Customer Communication Support

Netcos GmbH

Advised and supported customer communication
Developed concepts, texts, and ghostwriting services

Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

6 months

Consultant and Support for Change Communication

Audi AG

Consulting and support in change communication at Audi AG, > 60,000 employees, approx. €34 billion annual revenue
Communication support for a large-scale change process in the company-wide product data management affecting around 70,000 people
Consulting, strategy development, concept and copywriting for internal communications

Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

3 months

Consultant and Support

Dick GmbH (now Dictum GmbH)

Communication consulting for Dick GmbH (now Dictum GmbH)
Developed consulting, concept and copy on the topic of 'Hand-forged Japanese knives'

Nov 2006 - Present

19 years 4 months

Coach & Trainer with focus on 'Change'

Independent coach and trainer focusing on 'change'
Conducting coaching sessions and trainings to support change processes

Aug 2005 - Jul 2006

1 year

Consultant for Change and Internal Communication

DaimlerChrysler AG

Consulting to improve collaboration between two departments
Analysis of communication behavior
Preparation, execution and analysis of an employee survey

Mar 2005 - Jul 2007

2 years 5 months

Head of Corporate Communications

Tech Data Deutschland

Head of Corporate Communications at Tech Data Deutschland, > 500 employees, approx. €1.6 billion annual revenue
Spokesperson for Tech Data Deutschland
Adapting global communications for the German market
Expanding media contacts in trade and business press
Responsible for external communications of Tech Data Europe, Central Region
Responsible for external communications of Azlan in the DACH region
Crisis communications and issue management
Planning, execution and support of press conferences and press briefings
Marketing communications for special B2B campaigns
Relaunch of the customer magazine
Project management of 'Vendor Communications'
Project management of 'Internal Communications Improvement'
Responsible for internal communications at Tech Data Deutschland
Planning and execution of the in-house trade show and other trade fairs
Preparation and execution of agency pitches and agency management
Budget responsibility
Quadrupled journalist attendance at press conferences
Significant increase in clippings (print and online)
Successful crisis communications
Revived the editorial customer magazine
Successful kick-off and employee events
Introduced 'cascade meetings' as a regular internal communication practice

Jun 2004 - Oct 2004

5 months

Head of Corporate Communications

Nassauische Heimstätte

Head of corporate communications in the housing sector, > 600 employees, around €1.5 billion in assets, > 40,000 housing units
Press spokesperson for the company
Restructuring of external communications
Managing agencies, budget responsibility, and conducting pitches
Project management for trade show appearances
Participation in the "employee summer party" project team
Development of communication strategies, concepts, and texts

Sep 2003 - May 2004

9 months

E-Learning Consultant, Project Manager

Linde Gas

Consulting and project management at Linde Gas, approx. 40,000 employees, approx. €11 billion revenue p.a.
Development and implementation of various e-learning offerings
Management of external agencies
Internal communication consulting
Development of strategies, concepts, and texts

Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

9 months

Internet and Intranet Project Manager

Siemens Mobile Acceleration

Project management for internet and intranet projects at Siemens Mobile Acceleration, a venture capital firm
Relaunch of the corporate website
Building the intranet
Press relations for the firm

May 2002 - Sep 2002

5 months

Corporate Communications Consultant and Support

Walter Bau

Consulting and support for corporate communications at Walter Bau, < 10,000 employees, around €3.3 billion in construction output p.a.
Participation in the 2002 annual press conference
Contribution to the 2002 annual report
Project coordination in the communications area

Oct 2001 - Jul 2002

10 months

Head of Press and Public Relations

Fairchild Dornier

Head of press and public relations for the 728 aircraft family at Fairchild Dornier, > 3,500 employees, around €650 million revenue p.a.
Establishing and strengthening journalist contacts in trade and business press
Project management for the rollout of the 728 family
Development and launch of an English-language customer magazine as managing editor
Significant increase in coverage in business and trade press
Organization of an international press conference for the rollout with over 70 journalists

May 1998 - Aug 2001

3 years 4 months

Head of Internal Communications

MTU Aero Engines

Head of Internal Communications at MTU Aero Engines, with more than 8,000 employees
Built a global internal communications team
Managed a team of 4 full-time and up to 6 freelance staff
Relaunched and set up editorial process for the employee magazine “MTU aktuell”
Produced special editions of the employee magazine
Developed and implemented communications for leadership
Set up and launched the intranet
Introduced business TV
Contributed to the development of the corporate mission statement
Executed special projects, including the “30 Years of MTU” anniversary exhibition
Supported corporate projects
Covered trade shows (ILA, Le Bourget, Farnborough)
Designed and conducted an employee survey
Managed communications for the test facility expansion
Ghostwrote for top executives (including Bodo Uebber, Manfred Bischoff, Rainer Hertrich)
“MTU aktuell” became the company's leading opinion platform from 1999
Intranet reached over 30,000 page views per day after 9 months
Business TV achieved a reach of over 5% after 6 months
75% voluntary participation rate in the employee survey
Successfully supported the rollout of SAP R/3 with communications

Apr 1998 - Present

27 years 11 months

Freelance Journalist

City TV Stuttgart

Freelance journalist at City TV Stuttgart
Produced TV segments and editorial content

Aug 1997 - Apr 1998

9 months

Freelance Journalist for Online Media and TV

Burda Online

Freelance journalist for online media and TV at Burda Online
Produced editorial content for online and video formats

Aug 1992 - Sep 1997

5 years 2 months

PR Consultant, Managing Partner

Audio Partners GbR

Managing partner of Audio Partners GbR
Acquired and retained clients
Developed strategies, concepts, and scripts for radio PR spots
Produced, launched, and documented segments
Managed prominent clients, including FIAT, Ehapa Verlag, Deutsche Bundespost Postdienst, Citibank, Deutsche Bundespost Postbank, Association of Alternative Practitioners, Karstadt
Achieved a daily reach of over 6.1 million listeners for a Deutsche Post segment
Secured over 60 national broadcasts for a Karstadt series

Aug 1991 - Sep 1992

1 year 2 months

PR Consultant

Schlenker PR

PR consultant at Schlenker PR
Acquired and retained clients
Developed strategies, concepts, and scripts for radio PR spots
Produced, launched, and documented segments
Served notable clients such as Delacre, DEVK, Procter & Gamble, Aktion Sorgenkind (now Aktion Mensch), Europcar Interrent, Volksfürsorge

Aug 1989 - Mar 1991

1 year 8 months

Local Reporter, Copywriter, Producer

Antenne 1 Stuttgart / Radio 7

Local journalist, reporter, copywriter and producer at Antenne 1 Stuttgart and Radio 7
Daily news coverage
Hosting broadcasts
Producing jingles and trailers
Conceptualizing, writing and producing radio spots

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Media and Entertainment (35 years), Professional Services (24.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (6 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), Manufacturing (4.5 years), and Automotive (2.5 years).

Media and Entertainment

Professional Services

Aerospace and Defense

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Production (28 years), Marketing (27.5 years), Human Resources (24 years), Project Management (5.5 years), Strategy (2.5 years), and Legal (0.5 years).

Production

Marketing

Human Resources

Project Management

Strategy

Legal

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

May 1994 - Jul 1997

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Diploma in journalism (univ.) · Journalism, communication studies, political science, sociology, social psychology · Munich, Germany

Nov 1987 - Jul 1989

Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg

Business administration · Bamberg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Prompt Engineering For ChatGPT

Vanderbilt University

Applied Positive Psychology

Inntal Institute, Bad Aibling

SCRUM Master (ITEMO)

TÜV Süd Academy

Team and Organizational Development (DBVC)

Dr. Gunther Schmidt

Competence-activating (hypnosystemic)

Milton Erickson Institute, Heidelberg

NLP Trainer

CNLPA, Taunusstein

Professional Coach (ECA)

INLPTA

NLP Practitioner, NLP Master Practitioner

Alexander Training, Munich

Leadership – St. Gallen Leadership Program

St. Gallen Business School

Personal Leadership Skills

St. Gallen Business School

Profile

Created

April 2024

Last Update

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Dachau, Germany.

What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 34 different roles and for 29 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Markus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Global PR Coordinator, Communication Consultant, Head of CEO Communications.

What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Global PR Coordinator at Linde Engineering.

What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for Linde Engineering, Infinigate Group, Universal-Investment, Toogethr Germany, and City TV Stuttgart.

Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Professional Services, and Aerospace and Defense. Markus also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Marketing, and Human Resources (HR). Markus also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Human Resources (HR), and Marketing.

What is Markus's education?

Markus holds a Doctorate in Business administration from Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg.

Does Markus have any certificates?

Markus has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Prompt Engineering For ChatGPT, Applied Positive Psychology, and SCRUM Master (ITEMO).

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Markus?

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