Board of Directors

Chairwoman of the Board

Jeannine Koch

Managing director

A native of Berlin, Koch has been Chairwoman and CEO of medianet berlinbrandenburg, a network association for the media, creative, and digital industries, since January 2021. Previously, as Director of re:publica Berlin, she was responsible for numerous national and international conferences on social change and digitalization. Before that, she spent six years as Head of Marketing and Communications for the International Garden Exhibition Berlin. She holds a degree in Media Consulting and is a certified systemic business coach. She also studied International Communications in Sydney, Australia, as well as English and American Studies, Modern German Philology, and Media Consulting in Berlin. In 2022, she founded the "People & Culture Festival" in Berlin, which was held for the fourth time in 2025 with approximately 2.000 participants.

Deputy Chairman of the Board / Chief Financial Officer

Rainer Weichhaus

Of Counsel

Forvis Mazars

medianet makes a valuable contribution to networking and promoting the media and creative industries in Berlin and Brandenburg. I personally enjoy participating in the diverse initiatives and inspiring events. That's why I'm very much looking forward to my new role on the board!

digital

Stephan bayer

Founder and CEO

Sofatutor

Medianet makes a significant contribution to connecting the old and new economies. I am delighted to support the association with my expertise in EdTech and the digital economy as a member of the board.

Strategy & New Business

Andrea Brandt

Co-Founder, Coach & Trainer

BetweenGen

Medianet is already a strong, vibrant network that has energetically developed formats for exchange, cooperation, and economic visibility – especially for the digital and creative industries in Berlin-Brandenburg. Strategically developing this dynamic further, for the benefit of its members and the region, is an exciting challenge that I am very much looking forward to.

Education

Christian Kapteyn

Managing Director & Professor of Digital Business

DBI Digital Business Innovation, SRH University

Today, for me, medianet represents more than ever an open and active platform that provides companies with versatile and pragmatic support in their digital transformation and the implementation of innovation projects through networking and a wide range of services. medianet connects companies, creatives, and thought leaders, creates networking opportunities, and thus facilitates direct exchange and collaboration with key players in the digital and creative scene.

Young Professionals & Strategy

Georg Maucher

Strategic Project Manager, Co-Founder

Sanity Group, SaaS Start-Up, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

From my outside perspective, I perceived medianet as a very vibrant and connecting network that successfully brings together a wide variety of players in the creative tech and digital economy. I was particularly impressed by the openness with which medianet facilitates exchange between startups, established companies, and investors – thereby actively contributing to strengthening Berlin as a business location.

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Our events

Ob political Panel discussionen, Keynotes, Networking-Brunches, international delegation tripn, Workshops or FestivalsWe offer the Creative-Tech industry in numerous formats the chance to get to know each other better and to grow together.

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Our members

A network is only as strong as its components! medianet represents its numerous member companies across industries and countries, including both established and globally operating Company as well as startups, SMEs and sole proprietors.

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Good reasons for your membership

Curated contacts, knowledge transfer, exclusive events, visibility for you and your company: Why should you become a member of medianet? Because it's the best investment in your professional future!

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