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Axel Hefer

Axel Hefer

CEO · Tipico

Germany

Biography

Axel Hefer is the CEO of Tipico Group.


He has extensive experience in digital business, investments, and strategic management. 


Before becoming CEO, Axel served as Tipico's COO. He was focused on optimizing business operations. He also has a background in managing global digital companies and has worked with investment funds One Equity Partners and Permira. 


Since 2021, Axel Hefer has also chaired the supervisory board of FC Schalke 04.

Work experience

Chief Executive Officer

06.2024 - Present

Chairman

FC Schalke 04

04.2021 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

11.2023 - 06.2024

Non Executive Director

PATRIZIA SE

10.2021 - 06.2024

Strategic Advisor

Freelance

05.2023 - 12.2023

Managing Director & CEO

Trivago

01.2020 - 05.2023

Non Executive Director

Spark Networks

11.2017 - 08.2022

Managing Director & CFO

Trivago

05.2016 - 12.2019

Member Of The Supervisory Board

FC Schalke 04

05.2014 - 06.2017

Managing Director, CFO & COO

Home24 AG

10.2014 - 05.2016

Partner

One Equity Partners

06.2011 - 06.2014

Investment Director

Permira

12.2004 - 05.2011

Senior Associate

McKinsey & Company

08.2000 - 12.2004

Expert profile

Position

CEO

Company

Tipico

Location

Germany

Roles

C Level

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