Jannis Ritterspach

Curriculum vitae

Here you can find an overview of my professional career, educational qualifications, and key certifications I have acquired.

Work Experience

  • Managing Director, Owner
    JR Invetsment Holding

    2020 – present Berlin, Germany

    Independent consultancy and investment firm specialising in business transformation, digitalisation and marketing, providing strategic advisory and venture partnering service

  • Managing Director, Partner
    DEPT®

    2018 – 2023 Berlin, Germany

    DEPT® is pioneering tech/marketing to help brands stay ahead. Globally, our team of 4000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

  • Managing Director, Founder
    DCG Digital Change Group

    2017 – 2018 Berlin, Germany

    Digital and creative agency holding company managing a portfolio of creative and digital agencies. Acquired by DEPT® in 2018.

  • Founder
    visumate

    2012 – 2019 Berlin, Germany

    Europe's 1st agency specialized in influencer marketing working for clients like Samsung and the OTTO Group. Co-founded the company and led it to a successful acquisition by DEPT® in 2018.

  • Managing Director, Co-Founder
    XAVA Media

    2010 – 2019 Berlin, Germany

    Specialized digital marketing agency focusing on search engine optimization, performance marketing, and web development. Co-founded the company and led it to a successful acquisition by DEPT® in 2018.

Academic Degrees

  • Executive MBA in Business Transformation and Entrepreneurship
    BSL Business School Lausanne

    2024 – present Lausanne, Switzerland

  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
    Technical University of Apllied Science Wildau

    2009 – 2011 Wildau, Germany

Executive Education