Our team

Juliane Schmidt, Cooperation Partner

Personal background
Studied German, psychology and education. Now has over 11 years of experience working in communication departments with clients such as Deutsche Bahn, Popsugar/Shopstyle, Vattenfall and Isuzu. Cofounder of the freelance association “Creatives Berlin”.

Added value for the customer
My generalist approach, passion and creativity characterize my work. Due to extensive experience with clients, I can quickly adapt to my customer’s needs. I like to create a cohesion which lasts and is strengthened during both good and difficult times – to create something new together.

My motivation
My mission is to bring people together and establish communication channels. I’m motivated to point out the limitations and advantages of these channels and how to sensibly make use of them. Employees who can identify with the company can also fully support it. The goal is the common path of preparing and creating a space in which the employees feel valued and comfortable.

Kai Pika, Cooperation Partner

Personal background
I studied economics and now enjoy working as a freelance consultant and systemic supervisor & coach. As a former HR manager and director in the fields of transformation and change, I bring over 21 years of international management experience to the table.

Added value for the customer
My diverse skills as an experienced manager, as an agile enterprise coach along with my experience as a laughter-yoga instructor distinguish me as a compelling supporter of people-centred change. “Just when the caterpillar thought the world would end, it became a butterfly.” Change is a valuable constant in our lives and my passion is to accompany you on the journey.

My motivation
Helping to stimulate beneficial changes in perspective in order to find satisfying working conditions for an individual/team is a key focus of my work. Mental health and mindfulness as pillars of New Work shape my focus.

Kristin Aufenvenne

Personal Background
I am a communicator through and through.
As a marketing communications specialist with extensive experience as a media consultant in the field of employer branding, I have a deep understanding of effective communication strategies. My bachelor’s degree in communications management expands the foundation of my expertise, especially in internal communications.

Added value for the customer
Thanks to the practical experience I have gained during my studies, I am able to combine scientific knowledge with practical experience in the best way possible. Due to my empathetic, open and communicative manner, I always keep the target group in mind.

My motivation
I’m inspired by communication in all its facets. I’m motivated not only from working together as a team, but also by knowing that sustainable and diverse changes are possible using communication strategies.

Maria Gartz

Personal background
As I laterally changed careers into the start-up scene, I gained experience setting up and developing internal communications from a blank slate. My tools of the trade have grown to include growth-support, knowledge management, cultural transformation and organizational development. As a graduate in neuro and cognitive science and a trained vocal coach, my approach is empowering. My portfolio of methods is shaped by science and my curiosity is boundless.

Added value for the customer
My experience working in multinational, highly-dynamic growth environments has made me a perceptive, thoughtful and humorous pragmatist. In addition to having the courage to call a spade a spade and tackle necessary changes, I am also emphatic and have the listening skills necessary to ensure that any measure taken is always suitable for the target group.

My motivation
I’m interested in people: how they think and feel, how they make decisions, and what helps them grow. Learning more and more about this, and then using this knowledge to help other people and organizations – that makes me happy.

Marlisa Christ

Personal background
I’m passionate about people – both in my private as well as in my professional life. I initially made my client’s eyes light up at inspirational events. Since 2014, I’ve been expanding the change spectrum and have been advising organisations on how to effectively transform themselves – with a structured approach which enables the people in the organisations to live the change.

Added value for the customer
Change requires a structured approach with strong leadership, the right instincts and innovative ideas – that’s exactly what I offer. I seize the moment in order to make it individually tailored for the client within the framework of their vision. During the process, I think beyond the horizon and utilise interdisciplinary contexts.

My motivation
People shape tomorrow’s organisations and only those who can take them on an interestingly-designed change journey can guarantee sustainable transformation success. This is exactly what I would like to create for my clients – effective change with passion.

• m.christ(at)montuapartner.de

Marlisa Christ

Personal background
I’m passionate about people – both in my private as well as in my professional life. I initially made my client’s eyes light up at inspirational events. Since 2014, I’ve been expanding the change spectrum and have been advising organisations on how to effectively transform themselves – with a structured approach which enables the people in the organisations to live the change.

Added value for the customer
Change requires a structured approach with strong leadership, the right instincts and innovative ideas – that’s exactly what I offer. I seize the moment in order to make it individually tailored for the client within the framework of their vision. During the process, I think beyond the horizon and utilise interdisciplinary contexts.

My motivation
People shape tomorrow’s organisations and only those who can take them on an interestingly-designed change journey can guarantee sustainable transformation success. This is exactly what I would like to create for my clients – effective change with passion.

Mey El-Hossini, Cooperation Partner

Personal background
As an experienced senior specialist for internal and change communication, I have been developing tailor-made communication strategies for my clients and supporting their implementation for 15 years. My career path has taken me from live communication (B2B and B2C) to two large financial service providers, a software company and a communications consultancy, and finally to self-employment. As a trained event manager, I studied social psychology and anthropology as well as philosophy.

Added value for the customer
I am passionate about developing communication strategies and concepts that meet the individual needs and goals of each company. It is important to me to reach the people who are connected to the company, both employees and external target groups. Having worked on both sides – agency and company – I understand both sides. I provide authentic, constructively critical, pragmatic and solution-oriented support for all challenges.

My motivation
Communication changes, and is a decisive basis for how we think and act. I am delighted when we can make a difference together with good communication and offer added value to the company and the people. I also firmly believe in agile corporate communication, and empower communicators to optimize their communication work.

Michael Roell-Genius

Personal background
As a graduate in German and media studies, I have worked in communications for large international listed companies for over 25 years, including more than 20 years in management positions. Since 2023, I have been incorporating these many years of experience into my work as a strategic consultant and interim manager, specialising in the development of communication strategies, the positioning of companies and their management, as well as change and crisis communication.

Added value for the customer
I bring in my many years of experience in various companies and industries as well as all disciplines of corporate communications to find the best solution for clients’ individual challenges. I am passionate about my job, like to explore new and innovative paths and fight for the best results.

My motivation
I am firmly convinced that communication is a key factor for sustainable (corporate) success, especially in phases of change. Employees that trust the management and their strategy create a motivating and innovative culture that is committed to the best possible customer experience. Even after 25 years in this job, being able to contribute to this still makes me look forward to getting up with joy every morning.

Olaf Martins, Cooperation Partner

Personal background
As an economics graduate, I have been responsible for communications in companies and associations in Germany and abroad for over 25 years. Besides classic communication and media work, I focus on issue management and lobbying.

Added value for the customer
I help you to achieve your goals through strategically relevant, resilient and winning communication in a constantly changing environment.

My motivation
Good and open communication is not possible without freedom of expression. Through my work, through courage, transparency, creativity and honesty, I want to contribute to preserving this freedom.

Rebecca Swion, Cooperation Partner

Personal background 
Graduate psychologist, health-management expert, organisation and team development. As a change management consultant, I have supported companies and their employees in particularly stressful situations. Today, I use my experience as a consultant, trainer and coach for mental health. I am a certified Scrum master and support teams in their development and finding their roles (not only) in agile teams.

Added value for the customer 
My ability to analyse situations from both a psychological and entrepreneurial point of view allows me to combine strategic goals with human needs. With heartfelt professionalism, I help create understanding for mutual interests and enable good implementation of psychological approaches in day-to-day work. 

My motivation 
I’m inspired by supporting positive development on a personal, team and organisational level and to discover possibilities. The motivation, knowledge, relaxation and enthusiasm of my clients has also inspired me to continually develop myself.

Michael Roell-Genius

Personal background
As a graduate in German and media studies, I have worked in communications for large international listed companies for over 25 years, including more than 20 years in management positions. Since 2023, I have been incorporating these many years of experience into my work as a strategic consultant and interim manager, specialising in the development of communication strategies, the positioning of companies and their management, as well as change and crisis communication.

Added value for the customer
I bring in my many years of experience in various companies and industries as well as all disciplines of corporate communications to find the best solution for clients’ individual challenges. I am passionate about my job, like to explore new and innovative paths and fight for the best results.

My motivation
I am firmly convinced that communication is a key factor for sustainable (corporate) success, especially in phases of change. Employees that trust the management and their strategy create a motivating and innovative culture that is committed to the best possible customer experience. Even after 25 years in this job, being able to contribute to this still makes me look forward to getting up with joy every morning.

• m.roell(at)montuapartner.de