Published on October 17th, 2024
Location: Germany
SPORTFIVE strengthens strategic focus with new staff decisions
Christian Kothe joins the management of SPORTFIVE in Germany with a focus on brand-led sales. Stefan Heitfeld receives power of attorney.
Hamburg, October 17, 2024 - With immediate effect, SPORTFIVE is operating with an expanded management team in Germany: Christian Kothe joins the existing management trio of Hendrik Schiphorst, Vivi Dimitriadou and Ronald Brands.
Christian Kothe is a proven sales expert with many years of experience in sports marketing and a impressive history at SPORTFIVE. The 48-year-old has held various positions in the company for more than 20 years and has made a striking contribution to the overall sales success of SPORTFIVE. With their sales expertise, Kothe and his team stand for pioneering sponsorship deals in a national and international context.
“Christian Kothe has been a valued colleague for many years, who has significantly shaped this area through many successes, trusting cooperation and his strong presence in national and international sales. The expansion of the German management team is a logical step, which will bring the brand-led sales he and his team have been instrumental in establishing even more into the strategic focus of SPORTFIVE,” explains Hendrik Schiphorst, Managing Director of SPORTFIVE Germany.
“Christian Kothe has played a key role in shaping this area through his many successes, a trusting working relationship and his strong presence in national and international sales.”
Hendrik Schiphorst, Managing Director of SPORTFIVE Germany
Stefan Heitfeld, who has been successfully active in the company since 2000, has been granted power of attorney and will thus further expand the important role and responsibility for the Regional & Team Sales division.
Hendrik Schiphorst adds: “We are convinced that the expansion of the management team and the expertise of Christian Kothe and Stefan Heitfeld will enable us to take the next step in the continuous development of SPORTFIVE in Germany and drive our growth forward.”
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About SPORTFIVE
SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that delivers customer-centric solutions based on trust and transparency, deep industry experience and global relationships, digital intelligence and innovation. SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans to create and enable contemporary partnerships in sports.
While creating and growing long-term value for all, SPORTFIVE often leads the sports business into the future through innovative digital solutions and strives to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports.
Being at the centre of professional sport SPORTFIVE will use its unique position, in order to make a positive contribution to sustainability and to live up to the social and economic duty and responsibility, which sport and consequently all parties involved, also have. SPORTFIVE operates with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries around the world, active in Football, Golf, Handball, Motorsport, Esports, Cricket, Tennis, American Football, Basketball, Hockey, Rugby, Olympics and Multi-Sport Events, Wintersports and many more.
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Frederik Festner
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