European Board

Pleon is led by a team of accomplished professionals, each possessing a distinguished background that supplements their extensive consulting work. Representing nine countries, our leaders bring in vast experience and unparalleled expertise to deliver excellence in client service. Together, they are committed to inspiring a single culture of shared values, methods and work ethics across our entire network.


Timo Sieg, CEO Europe
Timo Sieg, CEO Europe
Timo Sieg, CEO Europe
Timo Sieg is the Chief Executive Officer responsible for Pleon’s European operations in 15 countries.  His primary focus is on shaping the future of Europe’s largest communications ...more
Alex Schoep, Chairman
Alex Schoep, Chairman
Alex Schoep, Chairman of the Board
Alex Schoep became Chairman of Pleon in 2006 after successfully leading the merger of two of Europe’s leading agencies in 2004: Brodeur Worldwide and ECC Kohtes Klewes.  As President of the new ...more
Jens Ravens, European Director Finance
Jens Ravens, European Director Finance
Jens Ravens, European Director Finance
Based in Pleon’s headquarters in Dusseldorf, Germany, Jens Ravens is responsible for all administrative and financial matters at Pleon.  In 2003, he joined the Omnicom / BBDO family as Chief ...more
Detlev Samland, European Director Public Affairs
Detlev Samland, European Director Public Affairs
Detlev Samland, European Director Public Affairs
Detlev Samland is the European Director of Pleon’s Public Affairs Practice responsible for 200 employees in 11 European countries.  Samland’s primary focus is lobbying, crisis and issue ...more
Dr. Saskia Wallner, Director European Partner Relations
Dr. Saskia Wallner, Director European Partner Relations
Dr. Saskia Wallner, Director European Partner Relations
Dr. Saskia Wallner is member of the European Board of Management and Director European Partner Relations where she manages affiliate relationships in 14 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa ...more
Frank Behrendt, CEO Germany
Frank Behrendt, CEO Germany
Frank Behrendt, CEO Germany
Frank Behrendt is the Chief Executive Officer responsible for Pleon Germany with offices in 8 major cities. He has more than 20 years experience in communications.

Prior to his appointment ...more
Tim de Boer, CEO Netherlands
Tim de Boer, CEO Netherlands
Tim de Boer, CEO Netherlands
Tim de Boer leads the Pleon Netherlands operation and is European Director of Products and Services.  He has over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and general management and is an ...more
Gianni Catalfamo, CEO Italy
Gianni Catalfamo, CEO Italy
Gianni Catalfamo, CEO Italy
Gianni Catalfamo is the Chief Executive Officer responsible for Pleon, Italy.  He is the Web 2.0 evangelist for Pleon Europe, as well as co-leader of the European Technology Practice.  ...more
Marina Čulić Fischer, Managing Partner Croatia
Marina Čulić Fischer, Managing Partner Croatia
Marina Čulić Fischer, Managing Partner Croatia
Marina Culic Fischer is a Managing Partner for Pleon Dialog, in Zagreb, Croatia.  She also serves as the Central/Eastern Europe (CEE) New Business Coordinator for Pleon Europe, is an Associate ...more
Jennifer Helfer Paavola, CEO UK
Jennifer Helfer Paavola, CEO UK
Jennifer Helfer Paavola, CEO UK

As CEO of Pleon UK, Jennifer Helfer Paavola is responsible for each of the practices in the UK office with a personal focus on brand strategy, communications and strategic ...more
Dr. Alfred C. Köcher, Managing Partner Switzerland
Dr. Alfred C. Köcher, Managing Partner Switzerland
Dr. Alfred C. Köcher, Managing Partner Switzerland
Dr. Alfred C. Köcher is a Managing Partner of Pleon’s Swiss office and is also a member of Pleon’s European Board.  Köcher’s expertise encompasses development and execution national and ...more
Markus Schindler, CEO Austria
Markus Schindler, CEO Austria
Markus Schindler, CEO Austria
Markus Schindler is Managing Partner and CEO of Pleon Publico. Schindler joined Pleon Publico in 1994 and has been Managing Director since 1997. While at Pleon Publico, he has worked on the ...more
Anja Verheij-Köllmann, CEO Belgium
Anja Verheij-Köllmann, CEO Belgium
Anja Verheij-Köllmann, CEO Belgium
Anja Verheij-Köllmann is the Chief Executive Officer for Pleon, Belgium. She is not only responsible for the overall management of the Belgian operation, she also provides counsel on creative ...more

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Pleon
Germany
Bahnstraße 2
40212 Düsseldorf
Timo Sieg
CEO Europe
T +49 211 9541 2128
timo.sieg(at)pleon.com
Alex Schoep
Chairman of the Board
T +31 20 346 2000
F +31 20 669 7265
alex.schoep(at)pleon.com