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Ananda Rieber

Strategieberater für Marken und Marketing

€1,000/day
1 project
Berlin, DE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Ananda

Work Experience

I’m a Senior Strategy Director and Marketing Consultant with 15 years of experience helping brands like Mercedes, PlayStation, and Bosch find their edge in competitive markets.

My work bridges strategic clarity with creative ambition, enabling brands to adapt to cultural shifts and engage audiences across platforms. Whether working with global organisations or dynamic startups, I thrive on helping brands navigate complexity and scale their impact.

I specialise in brand strategy and digital strategy, which is supported by expertise in marketing strategy and comms planning.

My approach to strategy is rooted in uncovering insights from research and trend analysis and transforming them into actionable narratives that connect with audiences across diverse channels, whether digital, social, or classic.

Based in Berlin, I work globally in English and German.

Latest projects

  • Strategy Lead for Oviva (incl. Brand Strategy, Go to Market & Campaign dev.)
  • Strategy Lead for Ebay
  • Global Marketing Director (interim) for a premium coffee brand (The Barn)
  • Strategy Lead for Brand Strategy and Go-To Market Campaign for ALDI Sports
  • Marketing Lead to craft the MarCom Plan for ALDI Nord
  • Strategy Lead for a Social 1st campaign for Mastercard
  • Global Strategy Director for Accenture

What clients have to say:

Luisa Gerstner, VP Marketing @ Oviva
"There are few people who manage to blend strategic thinking and creative excellence as seamlessly as Ananda."

Sebastian Hardieck, CCO @ BARTENBACH AG
"Ananda Rieber always added tons of value throughout the process to get the team to a great result."

Benedict Rehbein, CEO @ PIO
"If you are looking for a creative head with strategic thinking skills, here he is. Thanks for your past support, Ananda, and hopefully many more projects in the future!"

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Berlin (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 50km), München (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km), Köln (up to 50km)

Experience

  • The 30 Minute - University of Planning
    Strategy Mentor
    February 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    I help people become better at this thing called strategy. Feel free to contact me to talk about Brand Strategy, Positioning, Creative Strategy, Creative Effectiveness, or how to get started as a Freelance Strategist.
  • GLDN
    Founder & Strategist
    October 2011 - Today (14 years and 9 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    GLDN is a boutique agency for Creative Strategy. We help businesses pinpoint the 'where', 'when', and 'how' of victory. We're known for actionable, impactful results without the drag of traditional processes. Our secret: Linking strategy and creativity from the get-go. We're here for senior marketers who dare to move the needle.

    Selected Clients:
    adidas, REWE, Mercedes Benz, Telekom, McDonald's, VW, Amazon, Paypal, Mircrosoft, bett1 , Audi, Zalando, Bosch, Lidl, HUK, Mastercard, Emmi, ALDI Süd, International Fund for Animal Welfare, DKB, Hanse Merkur, COOP, Netflix, Agentur für Arbeit, Letta, Aral, Shop Apotheke, Meica, Müller, Sirplus, Kaufland, Stihl, Soulbottles, Share, Tier, MAN, Arbeiter Samariter Bund, MunichRE, Soulbottles, Viva con Agua, Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken, Bitvavo, eBay, Playstation, UBS, ALDI Nord
  • Serviceplan Group
    Strategy Director
    September 2024 - December 2024 (3 months)
    Rügenwalder Mühle: Developed a brand experience strategy to make the heritage-rich brand resonate with younger audiences. Created a Social-First concept that leveraged the brand’s legacy while modernizing its appeal. Ensured an integrated approach across all channels, aligning them towards long-term growth and relevance.

    DB Regio: Led brand strategy to enhance DB Regio’s appeal to diverse audiences, from commuters to tourists. Designed a campaign to improve the brand’s image by addressing key pain points - such as convenience and reliability - while driving short-term activation to increase train usage.

Reviews

5,0

Out of 1 rating

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Wolfgang

Wunderman Thompson Germany

Reviewed on 17/08/2021

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Education

  • Kommunikationswissenschaften & Soziologie
    Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
    Kommunikationswissenschaften & Soziologie

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