Thomas Menne

Managing Partner/ Founder

Film production company, currently developing theatrical feature "KOWALSKI" · Bochum

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🎬 Strategic Corporate Leadership & Business Development As founder and managing partner, I lead an innovative content production company from startup phase to operational excellence. My focus is on strategic business development, investor relations, and implementing lean management processes. Key Achievements: • Successful company establishment with focused financing strategy • End-to-end project management for feature film and series development (6 episodes) • Implementation of lean management methods for resource-efficient workflows • Building strategic partnerships and investor relations Result: Successful establishment of the company and securing project financing for the development phase

Managing Director/ Owner

getitdone consulting

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🚀 Management Consulting & Digital Transformation As managing director and owner, I provide C-level advisory services for media and technology companies. My expertise includes market observation, organizational transformation, and development of control and management models. Specialization: • Company-wide transformation and reorganization programs • Development of organizational and control models • Sales development and management for international markets • Strategic market positioning and competitive analysis Impact: Significant contribution to reorganization and expansion of international media and technology companies

Vice President/ Managing Director Gsa

Walt Disney Motion Pictures · München

🎯 General Management with Full P&L Responsibility Leadership of entire GSA operations (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) within an international matrix organization. Responsibility for strategic planning, budget management, and revenue accountability in a highly competitive market environment. Scope of Responsibility: • Full P&L Management for multi-territory operations • Team Leadership of up to 150 employees across GSA region • Portfolio Management of up to 35 feature films annually • Stakeholder Management in complex international matrix organization • Marketing & Sales Management for studio-owned and third-party projects Measurable Success: 📈 Market share expansion to over 20% 🏆 Successful marketing/distribution of up to 35 feature films annually 💼 Company growth through successful acquisition of new local film projects 👥 Building and leading international high-performance teams

Vice President Marketing & Sales

The Walt Disney Studios (formerly Buena Vista International) · Munich, Germany

🔄 Digital Transformation & Strategic Marketing Leadership Dual function in marketing and sales for all theatrical films in connection with all Buena Vista Home Entertainment products. Pioneering work in holistic redesign of the home entertainment market from VHS cassette to DVD through transparent change management. Transformation & Innovation: • Digital Transformation Pioneer: Initiation and support of DVD market launch in GSA region • Strategic Market Development: Holistic redesign of home entertainment market • Process Optimization: Implementation of transparent change management processes • Portfolio Development: Development of central, integrated marketing communication measures Career Development: Promotion from Executive Director Marketing to Vice President Marketing & Sales GSA

Co-Owner/Managing Director

IMG Management und Unternehmensberatungsgesellschaft · Aachen/München

Creating marketing and advertising campaigns for several clients, f.e. Disney aka Buena Vista International. Being involved in any major campaign of Disney movies since founding of Buena Vista International. Creative Lead Agency on campaign of "KEINER LIEBT MICH", a German film by Doris Dörrie

Managing Director

Constantin Kinobetriebe GmbH · Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

Designated MD of Joint Venture between Warner Bros. and Constantin Kinobetriebe - common development and operating of multiplex cinemas. After separation of both companies full restructuring of all cinema activities of Constanting group, operating the most successful multiplex cinema of that time called CINEDOM in Cologne

Director Operations/ Film Buying

United Cinemas International · Bochum

Founding UNITED CINEMAS INTERNATIONAL, at that time a company of Paramount and MCA Universal. Set-up of the company, identifying building sites, opening of several multiplexes like UCI 14 Hürth Park, UCI 18 Cinemas Ruhrpark Bochum and others. Hiring and training staff, organising relevant marketing campaigns, operations and film buying