German media group ProSiebenSat.1 has appointed Max Conze, formerly of British technology group Dyson, as its new chief executive.
Conze (pictured) will take up his new post on June 1, succeeding long-time chief executive Thomas Ebeling, who left the company, which has a strong presence in the sports media market, yesterday (Thursday).
Conze has been chairman of the executive board at Dyson since 2011. Under his leadership, earnings as well as revenues tripled. Prior to that, Conze spent 17 years working for US consumer goods firm Procter & Gamble in various management and marketing positions in Germany, the United States, China, and Switzerland.
Dr. Werner Brandt, chairman of the supervisory board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media, said: “Max Conze has extensive international management experience in various industries. He also successfully implemented the digital transformation at Dyson, turning the company into a rapidly expanding global technology corporation. With his innovative power and marketing expertise, he will take ProSiebenSat.1 to new heights.
“Thomas Ebeling has achieved tremendous success for ProSiebenSat.1 Group. Under his leadership, ProSiebenSat.1 revenues increased nearly 50 per cent, and the market capitalisation has multiplied from around €300m ($372.3m) when he joined to over €7bn. With his innovative drive, Thomas Ebeling led the company into the DAX. We owe him our gratitude for his outstanding achievements.”