I am Lara Rebecca Busch, a strategic communications leader with more than ten years of experience in corporate communications, social media, and brand management. As the founder of Busch Kommunikation Media and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Germany's largest cooperatively organized agency, I combine academic depth through my ongoing PhD with hands-on leadership, digital expertise, and a strong network across the media and communications industry. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Strategic Communication with a focus on polyphonic corporate communication at the University of Leipzig, advised by Prof. Dr. Ansgar Zerfass. Expected completion mid-2026. My track record includes building and growing high-performance teams, developing holistic communication strategies, and delivering measurable results for B2B and B2C audiences.

Lara Rebecca Busch

I am Lara Rebecca Busch, a strategic communications leader with more than ten years of experience in corporate communications, social media, and brand management. As the founder of Busch Kommunikation Media and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Germany's largest cooperatively organized agency, I combine academic depth through my ongoing PhD with hands-on leadership, digital expertise, and a strong network across the media and communications industry. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Strategic Communication with a focus on polyphonic corporate communication at the University of Leipzig, advised by Prof. Dr. Ansgar Zerfass. Expected completion mid-2026. My track record includes building and growing high-performance teams, developing holistic communication strategies, and delivering measurable results for B2B and B2C audiences.

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I am Lara Rebecca Busch, a strategic communications leader with more than ten years of experience in corporate communications, social media, and brand management. As the founder of Busch Kommunikation Media and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Germany’s largest cooperatively organized agency, I combine academic depth through my ongoing PhD with hands-on leadership, digital expertise, and a strong network across the media and communications industry.

I am currently pursuing a PhD in Strategic Communication with a focus on polyphonic corporate communication at the University of Leipzig, advised by Prof. Dr. Ansgar Zerfass. Expected completion mid-2026. My track record includes building and growing high-performance teams, developing holistic communication strategies, and delivering measurable results for B2B and B2C audiences.

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Experience Level

Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Owner at Busch Kommunikation Media
November 1, 2019 - Present
Founder and owner responsible for budget, growth, and team leadership in a remote-first model; project planning and execution in both B2B and B2C environments; development of social media and holistic communication strategies; planning and execution of events; lead of an 11-member team.
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Busch Kommunikation
August 1, 2021 - Present
Head of internal and external communications for Germany's largest cooperatively organized agency; development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy across more than 40 members; strategic positioning and leadership in social media marketing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies at University of Mannheim
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Master of Arts in Communication Science & Media Research at University of Hohenheim
October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
PhD Candidate in Strategic Communication at University of Leipzig
September 1, 2021 - December 4, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other