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I am a senior business leader with over 20 years of experience across media, brand partnerships and commercially driven organizations. I have built and led business units with responsibility for strategy, operations and commercial performance, and I’ve forged strategic partnerships for global brands such as Nike, Architectural Digest, Rolex and BMW. My career spans across media, publishing and premium brand environments, where I’ve translated strategic vision into scalable, revenue-generating initiatives. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution; I excel at deal negotiation and partnership development, and I’ve managed end-to-end delivery with cross-functional teams and P&L ownership. I thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings and am trusted to bring structure, align stakeholders and deliver results in fast-paced environments, whether leading an interim project, launching new ventures or steering large brand activations.…I am a senior business leader with over 20 years of experience across media, brand partnerships and commercially driven organizations. I have built and led business units with responsibility for strategy, operations and commercial performance, and I’ve forged strategic partnerships for global brands such as Nike, Architectural Digest, Rolex and BMW. My career spans across media, publishing and premium brand environments, where I’ve translated strategic vision into scalable, revenue-generating initiatives. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution; I excel at deal negotiation and partnership development, and I’ve managed end-to-end delivery with cross-functional teams and P&L ownership. I thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings and am trusted to bring structure, align stakeholders and deliver results in fast-paced environments, whether leading an interim project, launching new ventures or steering large brand activations.

Helen Speitler

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I am a senior business leader with over 20 years of experience across media, brand partnerships and commercially driven organizations. I have built and led business units with responsibility for strategy, operations and commercial performance, and I’ve forged strategic partnerships for global brands such as Nike, Architectural Digest, Rolex and BMW. My career spans across media, publishing and premium brand environments, where I’ve translated strategic vision into scalable, revenue-generating initiatives. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution; I excel at deal negotiation and partnership development, and I’ve managed end-to-end delivery with cross-functional teams and P&L ownership. I thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings and am trusted to bring structure, align stakeholders and deliver results in fast-paced environments, whether leading an interim project, launching new ventures or steering large brand activations.…I am a senior business leader with over 20 years of experience across media, brand partnerships and commercially driven organizations. I have built and led business units with responsibility for strategy, operations and commercial performance, and I’ve forged strategic partnerships for global brands such as Nike, Architectural Digest, Rolex and BMW. My career spans across media, publishing and premium brand environments, where I’ve translated strategic vision into scalable, revenue-generating initiatives. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution; I excel at deal negotiation and partnership development, and I’ve managed end-to-end delivery with cross-functional teams and P&L ownership. I thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings and am trusted to bring structure, align stakeholders and deliver results in fast-paced environments, whether leading an interim project, launching new ventures or steering large brand activations.

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I am a senior business leader with over 20 years of experience across media, brand partnerships and commercially driven organizations. I have built and led business units with responsibility for strategy, operations and commercial performance, and I’ve forged strategic partnerships for global brands such as Nike, Architectural Digest, Rolex and BMW. My career spans across media, publishing and premium brand environments, where I’ve translated strategic vision into scalable, revenue-generating initiatives.

I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution; I excel at deal negotiation and partnership development, and I’ve managed end-to-end delivery with cross-functional teams and P&L ownership. I thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings and am trusted to bring structure, align stakeholders and deliver results in fast-paced environments, whether leading an interim project, launching new ventures or steering large brand activations.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

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Intermediate

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Language

German

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Beginner

Portuguese

Beginner

Work Experience

Interim Manager – Senior Operations & Strategy (Freelance)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Supported organisations in strengthening operational structures and implementation processes, including budget planning, monitoring and internal controlling; P&L oversight; preparation of executive summaries and management-level reporting; contractual coordination with external legal advisors; cross-functional alignment between leadership, teams and external partners; implementation of strategic initiatives; strategic and operational structuring for early-stage ventures and digital products; development of commercial partnerships and revenue-supporting initiatives.

Interim Manager – MBO Transition at Mediahouse Berlin GmbH (formerly Axel Springer Mediahouse)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Operational alignment during ownership transition; restructuring of contractual frameworks and service agreements; transition of IT and accounting processes; budget oversight and internal process coordination.

Managing Editor at BLAU Art Magazine – Axel Springer Mediahouse

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

Co-founded and scaled Europe’s largest art supplement/magazine; full P&L and budget responsibility; editorial team & content planning (team lead ~15 FTE); strategic development and operational coordination; stakeholder management across publishing, sales and management; strategic partnerships, events and customer loyalty management with brand partners such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Gucci, BMW, among others.

Founder & Managing Director at BPX Branded Real Estate Projects

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Entrepreneurial leadership, business model development, revenue responsibility, financial planning, operational management, contract negotiation, strategic partnerships, team leadership and structured execution.

Founder & Managing Director at Coffee Ad GmbH

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Business development, revenue generation, financial planning, operational management, client service and partnerships; team leadership and execution.

Unit Director at Kircher Burkhardt (now C3, Burda)

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Unit leadership, cross-functional coordination and delivery oversight.

Managing Editor at AD Architectural Digest, Condé Nast

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Editorial leadership in architecture and design publishing; team coordination and cross-functional collaboration.

Managing Editor at Monopol, Ringier

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Editorial leadership, cross-functional coordination and publishing operations.

Advertising & Brand Environment Fashion PR & Sales at Girault Totem

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Early-career role in advertising, branding and fashion PR & sales.

Client Service at Aimaq·Rapp·Stolle Advertising Agency

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

Client service engagement for Nike, Coca-Cola, MTV; advertising and brand projects.

Interim Manager – Strategy, Partnerships & Commercial Operations at Freelance

January 1, 2022 - Present

Supported organizations in building and scaling commercially viable structures, partnerships and business models. Developed revenue-generating initiatives and growth opportunities. Structured and negotiated partnership agreements and collaborations. Led cross-functional teams and external partners across projects. Oversaw P&L, budgeting and performance tracking. Acted as the key interface between management, clients and partners. Selected project: led a large-scale festival brand activation for an international client, scaling scope from ~€120k to €650k in a multi-stakeholder environment with end-to-end ownership of commercial structuring, budget, execution and delivery.

Founder at Coffee Ad GmbH

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Built and led business models with full commercial responsibility. Development of client partnerships and revenue streams. Contract negotiation and business development. Financial planning and operational execution.

Unit Director Editorial Design at Kircher Burkhardt (C3, Hubert Burda Media)

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Directed editorial design units, overseeing creative output and cross-functional production teams.

Fashion PR & Sales at Girault Totem

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

Handled PR and sales activities within the fashion and art publishing space.