LEONINE Studios appoints Sarah Fischer to the management board of
LEONINE Holding
Sarah Fischer becomes Chief People & Sustainability Officer (CPSO) of LEONINE Studios
Munich, March 28, 2023 – Sarah Fischer, until now Head of Human Resources (HR) at LEONINE Holding GmbH, will be appointed to the Management Board of LEONINE Holding effective April 1, 2023. In addition to overseeing the group’s central HR unit, she has taken on the role of Chief People & Sustainability Officer and is now also in charge of all topics related to Social Responsibility, Environment and Sustainability at LEONINE Studios.
Sarah Fischer reports to LEONINE Studios’ CEO, Fred Kogel. The creation of a new position in the management team reflects LEONINE Studios’ strong commitment to remaining the leading destination for talents in the media industry in Germany. Ever since its formation in 2019, HR has been one of the vital functions in the development of the company. This will be further reinforced by Sarah Fischer's appointment to the management board as Chief People & Sustainability Officer. Her primary objective remains centered around the HR-integration of new companies into the group as well as the goal to attract, retain and develop top talents. As part of the recent changes, ESG topics within the LEONINE group are now being consolidated in the management of the corporate holding under Sarah Fischer's responsibility.
LEONINE Studios’ CEO, Fred Kogel, says: “Sarah Fischer has held the position as Head of HR at LEONINE Studios since 2019. Under her leadership, the HR organization has undergone significant development and growth. She has successfully overseen numerous change management initiatives and cross-company integration tasks. Sarah possesses strong leadership skills and the ability to think strategically. The LEONINE mindset is characterized by a continuous pursuit of improvement and a passion for a respectful work atmosphere. Sarah embodies these values, making her the ideal candidate to take on further responsibility within the management team.”
Sarah Fischer, Chief People & Sustainability Officer of LEONINE Studios, adds: “LEONINE Studios has already implemented several measures to establish itself as the go-to place for talents. We have created a work environment that fosters positivity and enables every employee to reach their full potential. I plan to build on this foundation by developing a corporate culture that values appreciation and performance. Additionally, our increased focus on environmental issues reflects our mindset to be a role model and maintain our reputation as a pioneer in the media industry. I am thrilled to have earned the trust of my colleagues and am excited to continue working closely with all employees, as well as the management teams in Munich and Cologne, and to being able to help shape LEONINE.”
Sarah Fischer boasts a wealth of expertise in Human Resources management. As the former Director of HR at HolidayCheck Group, she oversaw vital aspects such as leadership development, talent management, and both organizational and HR development. She was instrumental in steering change management processes, cultivating performance management, and fostering a robust feedback culture. Before her tenure at HolidayCheck Group, Sarah worked over eight years at Amazon Germany, serving in an array of HR capacities. During this time, she successfully spearheaded numerous initiatives and projects centered around performance management and diversity.
About LEONINE Studios
LEONINE Studios is Germany’s leading independent media company–the one stop shop for premium content. We partner with outstanding talent to create content that inspires audiences around the world.
Together, the LEONINE Studios companies produce, co-produce, distribute and license premium content – covering the entire value chain of the content business. We produce films, series and content for social media – from entertainment to infotainment, fiction and non-fiction.
LEONINE Studios’ production companies are led by award-winning producers and creative partners – including the premium production brands gebrueder beetz Filmproduktion | hyperbole | i&u TV | Madame Zheng Production | Odeon Fiction | SEO Entertainment | W&B Television | Wiedemann & Berg Film.
LEONINE Studios distribution and licensing brings content to theaters, home entertainment, television and streaming networks, and social media channels. Our market-leading license library includes programs in all formats and genres.
LEONINE Studios is an independent company, making premium content available to all players in the industry.
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