27. Paul Hermann

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27. Paul Philipp Hermann, CEO of Event Inc Group – Digital Edition

The future of the event industry: New rules, consolidation, and comebacks

What challenges and opportunities does the event industry face? What traces has the coronavirus pandemic left behind? And how do event providers need to reinvent themselves? Paul Philipp Hermann, CEO of Event Inc Group, discusses these topics with podcast host Harald R. Fortmann. He shares insights into the transformation of his company - from a B2C to a B2B platform - and the strategic turning points that Europe's leading digital platform for corporate events has undergone. They also discuss the importance of M&A strategies, the return to physical events, the role of data and artificial intelligence, and the need for agility and resilience in corporate management.

Overview of the content of this episode:

• The event industry has changed significantly during the pandemic
• M& A strategies are crucial for growth
• Many physical events demonstrate the desire for personal interaction
• Hybrid events are an important component of the future
• The planning horizons for events have become shorter
• Data analysis can help make better decisions
• Agility and resilience are key qualities for managers
• Profitable growth is the goal, not just growth at any price
• Corporate culture plays a crucial role in times of crisis

Further links:

• Paul Philipp Hermann on Linkedin
• Event Inc Website
• Harald R. Fortmann on Linkedin
• Harald R. Fortmann on Instagram
• five14 Website
• Suits & Sneakers Podcast on Instagram
• Suits & Sneakers Podcast on Linkedin

About Suits & Sneakers

Suits & Sneakers is a podcast for decision-makers. In the Digital Edition, Harald R. Fortmann, Managing Director of the executive search consultancy Five14 and Vice President of the BDU, talks to leading professionals about topics such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, new technologies and trends, and leadership in the digital age.

About Five14‍

Five14 is an executive search boutique that connects companies with individuals who shape change. From digital transformation to the age of AI, we identify executives who combine technological expertise, strategic vision, and cultural leadership.

Traditional “post and pray” recruiting no longer works here. Five14 stands for a new kind of search: targeted, discreet, networked, and always on equal footing. Our team—multiple award-winning consultants with decades of experience in marketing, sales, and corporate management in the digital industry—supports start-ups, medium-sized companies, and corporations in actively shaping the working world of tomorrow.

We make an impact, not just fill positions. As partners to our clients, we act openly, transparently, and in accordance with the principles of proper personnel consulting (BDU). Sustainability and social commitment are firmly anchored in our DNA: Since our founding, we have been climate-neutral and invest 14% of our profits in social projects.

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About this podcast production

• The intro voice-over for the podcast was recorded by Chérine De Bruin‍
• The Deininger podcast “Suits & Sneakers” is a TON.EINS production.