Olaf Classen

Managing Partner Passion for People, selbständiger Personalberater
Summary
Olaf Classen is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in sales, marketing, and management.
He has a diverse educational background, having studied Verlagskaufmann (IHK) at Gruner + Jahr (G+J), Dipl. Fachwirt Onlinemarketing at dda - Deutsche Direktmarketing Akademie, and at KAH Hamburg.
Currently, he serves as the Managing Partner at Passion for People GmbH, showcasing his leadership and strategic skills in running a successful business.
With a wealth of experience in the industry, Olaf has held various roles in prominent organizations including being a Consultant at DISQ Deutsches Institut für Service-Qualität GmbH & Co. KG and JDB MEDIA GmbH.
He has also served as Geschäftsführer at PAART GmbH and strg. GmbH, demonstrating his expertise in managing operations and driving business growth.
His tenure as a Senior Category Sales Manager at Axel Springer AG highlights his sales acumen and ability to foster strong client relationships.
Furthermore, his roles at Axel Springer AG as stellv. Anzeigenleiter Computer Bild Gruppe, Senior Key Account Manager / stellv. Ltg. Verlagsbüro Süd/Nord, and Anzeigenleitung w&v (werben & verkaufen) underscore his versatile skill set in advertising and marketing.
Olaf's experience as Anzeigenleiter at MODERN LIVING (Lifestyle Magazin) at Motorpresse Stuttgart and Jahreszeiten Verlag showcases his proficiency in driving revenue through targeted advertising strategies.
His vast professional background reflects his expertise in the media, marketing, and publishing industries, making him a valuable asset to any organization.