Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Leadership Change at Plan.Net: Philipp Brunner Takes Over as CFO to Drive Financial Strategy and Innovation

Philipp Brunner will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Plan.Net Group as of January 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. Ingo Stein, who will take on strategic transformation projects at the group level. Brunner joined the company on November 1 to ensure a smooth transition.

In his new position, Brunner will play a key role in the strategic development of the Plan.Net Group. His responsibilities include developing and optimizing commercial models, identifying new business opportunities through automation and artificial intelligence, and creating transparent management tools for international delivery structures. The goal is to position the Plan.Net Group financially sustainable and growth-oriented for the future.

Brunner reports directly to Dr. Fabian Prüschenk, who oversees global Finance & Operations for the Serviceplan Group Holding.

Philipp Brunner brings extensive experience from leadership roles in the digital and media industry. Most recently, he served as COO, Managing Director, and CFO at BurdaForward, following his tenure as CEO and COO of the media brand CHIP. His previous career also includes positions at Vodafone Kabel Deutschland, Oliver Wyman, and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.

Christian Schmitz, CEO of Plan.Net Group, stated: “With Philipp, we are gaining a CFO who not only possesses outstanding financial expertise but also a deep understanding of digital transformation and innovation. His experience in implementing automation and AI solutions will help us make our organization future-ready and growth-oriented.”

Dr. Fabian Prüschenk, Global CFO of the Serviceplan Group, added:“Philipp Brunner is a tremendous asset to Plan.Net Group and the entire Serviceplan Group. With his strategic mindset and deep understanding of modern, data-driven business models, he will play a crucial role in positioning our integrated agency group for the future.”

Brunner succeeds Dr. Ingo Stein, who has made a significant contribution over the past four years to the restructuring and successful development of the Plan.Net Group, strengthening its market position. Stein played a pivotal role in integrating the near- and offshore sites in India, Poland, Romania, and South Africa. Following the transition, he will lead transformation projects at the group level, continuing to report to Dr. Prüschenk.