Observed Signal · Feb 9, 2024 · Hiring · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Löwenstark Digital Group Reshuffles Leadership
Löwenstark Digital Group announced a management reorganization across the group and its subsidiaries. Jean-Paul Daniel was named as second managing director alongside Hartmut Deiwick. Aline Kochlöffel was appointed new CEO of the KDM subsidiary, to be co-led with Daniel Weber as they run the Full-Service-Mediaagentur. Lars Tholen will take over as CEO of Löwenstark Digital Solutions, succeeding Jan Rauh. Additionally, Hartmut Deiwick indicated a relocation of the group’s base to Braunschweig, with the contract signed in February. These changes are reported as part of strategic growth and organizational strengthening, drawing on a press release from Löwenstark Digital Group.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Jean-Paul Daniel appointed as second Geschäftsführer alongside Hartmut Deiwick
- Aline Kochlöffel appointed new CEO of KDM
- Daniel Weber to co-lead Full-Service-Mediaagentur with Aline Kochlöffel
- Lars Tholen appointed CEO of Löwenstark Digital Solutions, replacing Jan Rauh
- Hartmut Deiwick relocated group base to Braunschweig; relocation contract signed in February
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