Bernd Wendeln

Bernd Wendeln is a seasoned Private Equity and M&A expert with a specialization in the media and digital media industry. He has a wealth of experience in deal making, portfolio management, and board leadership.

His notable achievements include launching the Subscription-Video-on-Demand (SVOD) channel 'Filmtastic' for TMG Group and currently overseeing operations and driving digital growth at the publicly traded Your Family Entertainment AG (YFE).

Bernd has a strong educational background, having completed his Master of Business Administration at Insead, studied International Business at University of Applied Sciences Kiel, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Benedictine University.

He has held various key positions in reputed organizations, including serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Your Family Entertainment Ag, Board Member at Storied Media Group, LLC, Head of Corporate Development Mergers and Acquisitions at Tele München Group, Board Member at Studio71, LP, and Vice Mergers and Acquisitions at Prosiebensat.1 Media SE.

Additionally, Bernd Wendeln has contributed his expertise as an Investment Manager at Auctus Capital Partners AG and Allianz, participated in the Summer MBA Programme at The Boston Consulting Group, worked as a Senior Associate at Sal Oppenheim Investment Banking, and served as a Business Development Manager at Motena Holding AG/Startup Company.