Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Linda Maria Diodati appointed Managing Director at Thieme Media
Thieme Media has made a change at the top. As of 1 February 2026, Linda Maria Diodati has taken over as Managing Director of the Thieme Group company, which focuses on business customers.
In Thieme Media’s leadership team, Diodati works alongside Martin Spencker, who serves as Chief Products & Solutions Officer within the Thieme Group.
Move from MW Office
Diodati joins from healthcare media agency MW Office, which she left at the end of 2025. She had been with the agency since 2017 and joined its management in May 2024.
Oliver Fock moves into a staff role
Her predecessor Oliver Fock has stepped away from the operational role and moved into a staff function. His remit will focus on maintaining and expanding existing agency and partner relationships.
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