Verena (Felicitas) Hofmann-werther
Managing Partner
Experience
Managing Partner
VHW Marketing & Communications
VHW Marketing & Communications is a dynamic and forward-thinking partner for B2B-Marketing.
Their expertise lies in solving complex problems and delivering exceptional customer experiences that drive tangible results.
They specialize in account-based marketing, marketing and brand strategy, and omni-channel customer experiences.
With a wealth of knowledge across different industries and markets and a proven track record of success, they have consistently propelled new business growth through innovative marketing campaigns and projects.
Present: Leading the client relationship marketing team at Accenture responsible for five financial services clients in the UK.
2020 – 2023: Managed the account-based marketing at Accenture for the three largest clients in the DACH region (Leading German manufacturer of premium automobiles, leading pharma company & multinational chemical and consumer goods company).
2017 – 2020: Oversaw the account-based marketing at Accenture for key financial services clients in the DACH region, facilitated positioning workshops with account teams to develop client specific brand positioning and visual identities.
2017: Managed the successful launch of WiredScore (US property technology start up) in the German market.
Parental Leave
Parental Leave
Head of Marketing EMEA
Dow Jones International GmbH
- Led the EMEA marketing team (10+ FTEs based in London) to help define, steer, and realize the strategies necessary to grow the WSJ and DJ brands in EMEA aligning to overall global strategy and liaising with stakeholders and marketing teams in the US and APAC.
- Helped meet business goals by delivering marketing campaigns that delight customers, win prospects, and strengthen the core brand across the Dow Jones product portfolio including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, Factiva, Dow Jones Newswires.
Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing EMEA
Dow Jones International GmbH
- Managed the Integrated Marketing Team in EMEA (3 FTEs based in London) responsible for developing marketing campaigns across the Dow Jones product portfolio in EMEA – The Wall Street Journal, WSJDN, Financial News, Factiva, Newswires, Risk & Compliance, PEVC and DJX.
- Responsible for the EMEA barter budget including identification and management of strategic partnerships and barter agreements across EMEA.
- Development of global marketing plan for DJ Newswires including budget suggestion working with global product and sales teams to support retention and acquisition goals.
Manager, Integrated Marketing EMEA
Dow Jones International GmbH
- Development of innovative marketing campaigns across the Dow Jones product portfolio in EMEA – The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, WSJDN, Factiva, Risk & Compliance, Newswires, FX Trader, Private Markets, Sales and Online Trading using multi-platforms including media planning, social, video, mobile, display, search, content marketing, CRM.
- Special focus on looking after activities in Germany and Turkey to increase awareness and traffic to new local language sites, the Middle East to drive new subscriptions as well as all global events in EMEA (WSJ lounge at the World Economic Forum, SIBOS).
Marketing Manager Central and Eastern Europe
Dow Jones International GmbH
- Development of annual regional marketing plans and engaging integrated marketing campaigns targeted towards key audiences in the DACH and Eastern Europe region ensuring regular reporting metrics.
- Drove lead generation and alignment with local sales teams to help achieve revenue targets.
- Managed print and online advertising, prospect events, SEO, viral campaigns, partnerships, webinars, social media and participation in specialist trade conferences.
- Liaised with the Editorial, Product Marketing and PR teams to produce thought leadership offers and speaking opportunities for campaigns in DACH and Eastern Europe.
Client Marketing Specialist
Accenture Services Limited
- Creation of bespoke marketing and relationship plans for UK key clients together with Senior Executives from across the Accenture business.
- Support of client teams throughout the bid process by creating tailored marketing materials for the individual clients (messaging, visual identity, team books, videos, etc).
- Responsible for the creation of an internal communications plan for the Client Marketing team.
- Management of the Tate Modern sponsorship.
Alumni and Recruitment Marketing Specialist
Accenture Services Limited
- Responsible for the UK Alumni marketing strategy including various alumni events, liaising with client teams to develop industry specific alumni business development programmes as well as management of internal and external alumni communications programme (5,500 members).
- Identified significant cost reductions through outsourcing of administrative tasks to shared services team in Ireland and India.
- Delivery of various experienced hire and entry-level recruitment marketing campaigns in the UK, encompassing research, production of online and offline collateral compliant with global brand guidelines, media planning, events, advertising, case studies, employee profiles and website content (delivered Graduate campaign on Facebook to raise awareness and increase likes, created first RM campaign for our Solutions team including new collateral, media plan, careers stand).
- Managed external suppliers and Recruitment Marketing agency.
Relationship Lead Local Image, Specialist
Accenture Dienstleistungen GmbH
- Responsible for the conception, planning, realisation and budget management (€500,000) of all Accenture local image events and sponsoring activities in Germany (80 to 200 participants per event).
- Speaker acquisition, liaison, and support for all external speakers at Accenture local image events in Germany (two noble laureates and various personalities from the German economy and politics).
- Responsible for the coordination and expansion of the German Accenture alumni programme including all events and communications (3,000 members).
Employee Relationships and Events, Senior Analyst
Accenture Dienstleistungen GmbH
- Responsible for the coordination and expansion of the German Accenture alumni programme.
- Speaker acquisition, liaison and support for all external speakers at Accenture local image events in Germany.
- Coordination of various internal projects (Accenture anniversaries Austria, Switzerland, Germany (ASG), internal presentation of current marketing campaigns in ASG).
Coordinator Customer Events and Conferences, Analyst
Accenture Dienstleistungen GmbH
- Coordination and execution of various customer events in Germany (workshops, round tables, conference and exhibitions participations).
- Coordination and development of the German Accenture alumni programme including planning and execution of all German alumni events.
- Development and execution of a branding concept for the Senior Executive Kick-off Meeting ASG.
Skills
Lateral Leadership
Effective Presentations
Rapport Building
Personal Brand
Social Styles
Building & Driving Results From Client Relationships
Project And Operations Management
Situational Leadership
Individualization
Empathy
Communication
Relator
Discipline
Languages
Education
University of Paderborn
B.A. International Business Studies, International Management, Marketing · International Business Studies · Paderborn, Germany
Newberg High School
High School Diploma · Portland, United States
Pelizaeus Gymnasium
Abitur (A-Level equivalent) · Paderborn, Germany
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