Dirk Klingenberg

DRIVING FORCE

FOR LEADERSHIP, NETWORKING, SPORTS & SUSTAINABILITY

Dirk Klingenberg

DRIVING FORCE

FOR LEADERSHIP, NETWORKING, SPORTS & SUSTAINABILITY

»TOGETHER WITH COMPANIES, I CREATE
BRAND EXPERIENCES.
I OFFER IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS TO DRIVE CREATIVITY AND BRING
NEW IMPULSES TO
ACHIEVE THE GOAL.«

Dirk Klingenberg

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DIRK KLINGENBERG - FROM THE SPORT, FOR THE SPORT

FORMER COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND OLYMPIAN,
TODAY CONSULTANT, MANAGER, ENTREPRENEUR AND ATHLETE

For more than 25 years I have been moving on the emotionally charged playing field of the sports, culture and entertainment industry - initially as a competitive athlete, now as an entrepreneur.

Through sports, I learned all of values and social skills that are important for leadership: Fairness, team spirit, empathy, solution-oriented thinking and acting as well as a motivating and positive basic attitude towards employees and other stakeholders. In addition, I have a well-established network that has grown over the years and combines sports with music, film, TV, art and culture.

Thanks to my many years of experience as managing director of a limited liability company and as an entrepreneur, I am very familiar with the activities at C-level. My core tasks included all of the administrative and business requirements as well as the management and motivation of employees, acquisition, generating new business, brand development and the conception of communication and sponsoring measures.

I was jointly responsible for the management and implementation of change management processes such as digital transformation and the development and implementation of sustainability strategies for both the company and its customers.

»SPORT HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD.«

Nelson Mandela

Dirk Klingenberg as a sports business and sponsoring expert with many years of management experience.

What I bring to the table:

  • Leadership
  • Sponsoring know-how 360° - development of sponsoring activities in line with brand strategy
  • Market & competition analyses, trend research in sponsoring
  • Development and implementation of sustainability strategies for clubs, sponsors and associations
  • with compliance and legal requirements
  • Implementation, activation & interface management
  • Success measurement & optimization

References

»Those who work with Dirk Klingenberg benefit from the wealth of experience of an ambitious, straightforward expert in creative, authentic brand activation. His high level of commitment, combined with his strong focus on results, ensures project goals and successes.«
Thomas Berlemann
(Chairman of the board)German Sports Aid
»As a water polo player, Dirk Klingenberg impressed me with his speed, energy, leadership and closing power. He has shown the same attributes in his work for many years: he’s an absolute expert in the sports business.«
Daniel Delonga Co-founder of the sports agency ROOF
»Als ehemalige Leistungssportler verbinden uns Werte, die uns beide prägen. Zum Beispiel Fairness, Respekt und Disziplin. Was ich besonders an Dirk Klingenberg schätze, ist seine Kreativität, das „out of the box“ Denken und seine immer positive Art, die andere mitreißt. Probleme kennt er nicht, er denkt sofort in Lösungen. Das hat uns in unseren gemeinsamen Projekten nicht nur beruflich sondern auch privat zusammengebracht.«
Maik FranzCEO 11teamsports Academy und ex Fußballprofi
»Seit fast 20 Jahren ist Dirk Klingenberg für mich ein echter Netzwerker, Kommunikator und auch Motivator. Bei allen Projekten habe ich ihn als stets zuverlässigen, loyalen und sehr angenehmen Geschäftspartner und Ratgeber kennen- und schätzen gelernt.«
Torsten KochConstantin Film, Geschäftsführer/Managing Director Verleih/Distribution, Marketing, Publicity & Unternehmenskommunikation
»Dirk Klingenberg versteht nicht nur die Sportseite, sondern vor allem auch die Unternehmensbelange. Der Manager und ehemalige Profisportler überzeugt mit einem exzellenten Netzwerk und einer großen Expertise im Sport- und Sponsoringumfeld. Er ist ein wahrer Impulsgeber und dabei immer er selbst. Man spürt jederzeit seine Leidenschaft für die Sache, das macht Spaß und inspiriert!«
Bernhard OsburgVorsitzender des Vorstands thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG
»Die Fähigkeit von Dirk Klingenberg, lösungsorientierte und kreative Ideen für Markenbotschaften zu entwickeln und diese gleichzeitig in hoher Qualität umzusetzen, begeistert mich seit mehr als 20 Jahren. Seine fachliche und soziale Kompetenz runden das Gesamtpaket auf höchstem Niveau ab.«
Antonio Dominquez
Head of Brand Partnership Engelbert Strauss GmbH & Co. KG
»Als ehemaliger Profisportler und erfahrener Manager im Sportbusiness, bringt Dirk Klingenberg mit seiner Kompetenz etwas mit, was mich immer begeistert hat: das Gespür für die perfekte emotionale Ansprache bei Unternehmen oder Vereinen. Er hat immer den Sport im Mittelpunkt seiner Herangehensweise. Das schätze ich an ihm.«
Alexander JobstCEO Fortuna Düsseldorf

Dirk Klingenberg – Sports

AS AN OLYMPIC, WM AND EM PARTICIPANT, MEMBER OF THE WORLD WATER POLO TEAM AND MULTIPLE GERMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, I KNOW THE WORLD OF SPORTS IN ALL ITS FACETS AS WELL AS THE NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS OF FANS, ATHLETES, CLUBS, ORGANIZERS, SPONSORS AND MEDIA.

I know the world of sports in all its facets. Not only do I have an excellent range of experience and knowledge in the sponsorship business, but I also know the needs and requirements of fans, athletes, clubs, organizers, sponsors and the media.

Among other things, I was responsible for sponsorships on the corporate and agency side for the DFB, FC Bayern Munich, various soccer World Cups, the Handball Champions League, the Olympic Games, as well as many other corporate events and incentives.

»I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF SPORT TO CONVEY MESSAGES THAT ARE AUTHENTIC AND GET NOTICED.«

Dirk Klingenberg

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DIRK KLINGENBERG - NETWORK

CONTACTS FROM MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF SPORTS, CULTURE, BUSINESS, POLITICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Authentic, human, and always focusing on the matter at hand - that's what I understand by networking. Whether it's about bringing together experiences, projects or ideas, the honest interest in people and their ideas is always in the foreground.

»NETWORKING THRIVES ON GENEROSITY, NOT GREED.«

Keith Ferrazzi

Dirk Klingenberg – Team-Leadership

OVERCOMING BOUNDARIES AND REACHING THE NEXT LEVEL WITH NEW APPROACHES AND PERSUASION

I support management in developing visions, inspiring employees, initiating changes and developing long-term perspectives. Acting instead of reacting is a guiding principle I adopted from my sports career and which I still live by today, both professionally and privately. With an external view of the big picture, I can better understand existing structures and thus identify new business opportunities.

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Sustainability

»For me, sustainability in the sports business is not only an obligation to our society, but also offers great opportunities for associations, clubs and sponsors.«

Dirk Klingenberg

  • Anyone who wants to make their company more sustainable faces a lot of challenges. I advise companies, clubs, associations, and sponsors from the sports business on the opportunities, the greatest need for action and what is really important in the industry.
  • Together, we find answers to the most important questions and define fields of action according to economic, ecological and social criteria. In doing so, I ensure that all aspects that are relevant are taken into account.
  • Engaging in dialogue with the various stakeholders and involving them in the processes is just as much a part of my work as setting ambitious goals, deriving measures and making recommendations for action.