Johannes Mattern

Johannes Mattern is a German executive search consultant providing recruitment services for marketing leadership across the country. Specialising in Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) positions, marketing and communications leadership, event marketing, direct marketing, and public relations roles, the consultant brings over 20 years experience across diverse sectors.

The consultant serves clients ranging from owner-managed businesses and SMEs to Hidden Champions, German sales subsidiaries of global brands, and internationally operating organisations. Sector experience includes consumer goods/FMCG/beverages, automotive, media, software and SaaS, live entertainment, services, online retail/e-commerce, system gastronomy, financial services, consumer electronics, machinery and systems engineering, sports associations, advertising/communications/media agencies, and media sales and placement companies.

Johannes Mattern emphasises speed in candidate identification, often presenting first profiles within 2-3 weeks. The consultant works on recruitment of marketing leadership positions including CMOs, marketing and communications directors, directors of strategy, heads of sales and business development, and marketing managers and directors. Active sourcing supports identification of high-level marketing professionals with leadership potential.