Observed Signal · Oct 13, 2026 · Hiring / Leadership Change · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Goldbach Group: Two Executives Depart in Reorganization
Swiss ad sales house Goldbach Group is reorganizing its video advertising business following the integration of Goldbach Audience into Goldbach Media. As part of this restructuring, Chief Commercial Officer Raoul Gerber and Managing Director of Goldbach Audience Stefan Wagner are leaving the company. The integration was announced in September and is now complete. CEO Christoph Marty praised both executives for their contributions. From November, the company's video inventory marketing will be led by Alexander Duphorn as Chief Portfolio Officer, Carsten Kollmus as Chief Commercial Officer, and Thomas Spiegel as Chief Operating Officer. Goldbach plans to unify its video advertising under a 'Total Video' strategy combining linear TV, replay ads, digital video, and connected TV. The company aims to simplify campaign planning, booking, and evaluation across channels, unifying internal processes and sales teams. First cross-channel offerings are planned for 2027.
Executives leaving a Swiss media sales house during a reorganization reflects strategic shifts, but this is a regional leadership change with limited global impact on the ad tech industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Goldbach Group is reorganizing its video advertising business after integrating Goldbach Audience into Goldbach Media.
- Chief Commercial Officer Raoul Gerber and Managing Director Stefan Wagner are leaving the company.
- The integration was announced in September and is now complete.
- From November, Alexander Duphorn, Carsten Kollmus, and Thomas Spiegel will lead video inventory marketing.
- Goldbach plans to unify video advertising under a 'Total Video' strategy with first cross-channel offers in 2027.
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