Observed Signal · Oct 12, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Meedia · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
André Neubauer appointed CTO of Holtzbrinck Media
Holtzbrinck Media, the newly formed integrated quality media group, has appointed André Neubauer as Chief Technology Officer, effective January 1. Neubauer, previously Chief Technology & Product Officer at Trusted Shops, will oversee the strategic and operational development of the group's technology. His mandate includes modernizing the technological infrastructure and building a scalable platform architecture to support future external growth through acquisitions. The appointment is part of the ongoing restructuring under CEO Andrea Wasmuth, which will merge Dieter von Holtzbrinck Medien, Handelsblatt Media Group, and Tagesspiegel-Gruppe under the Holtzbrinck Media umbrella. Neubauer brings extensive tech leadership experience from various industries, including finance, retail, and logistics.
Appointment of a new CTO at a major media group signals strategic focus on technology and innovation, but is not a disruptive industry event.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- André Neubauer becomes CTO of Holtzbrinck Media effective January 1.
- He previously served as Chief Technology & Product Officer at Trusted Shops.
- His role includes modernizing tech infrastructure and building a scalable platform architecture.
- The appointment supports the merger of Dieter von Holtzbrinck Medien, Handelsblatt Media Group, and Tagesspiegel-Gruppe under Holtzbrinck Media.
- Neubauer has held tech leadership roles at Smava, Mister Spex, Deutsche Post DHL, and ImmobilienScout24.
Connected Companies & Entities
5 Entities mapped“Holtzbrinck Media has appointed André Neubauer as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).”
“The Handelsblatt Media Group is being merged under the Holtzbrinck Media umbrella.”
“He previously held technology leadership roles at financial services provider Smava.”
“He previously held technology leadership roles at Deutsche Post DHL.”
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