Markus Schäfer
President and CEO, ZDF Studios
Markus Schäfer is listed as President and CEO, ZDF Studios. Markus is scheduled to speak at Content London 2026 on 2 December 2026.
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About
Schäfer has been president and CEO of ZDF Studios and spokesperson of its executive board since July 2022. He has more than 25 years’ experience in media, entertainment and corporate management, and is recognised for his expertise in corporate development, portfolio management and driving strategic growth and transformation. He began his career as a consultant with Roland Berger before joining TV-Loonland AG, where he was chief operating officer and later headed the home entertainment business unit. In 2004, he joined All3Media Deutschland, holding several senior leadership positions, including chief financial officer and, from 2014, CEO. Between 2018 and 2022, Schäfer was deputy chair of the board of the German Producers Alliance (Produktionsallianz) and chaired its entertainment section.
Upcoming
Content London 2026 1 December 2026 – 4 December 2026
- CONTENT TRENDS: SVoDs vs regulators: consequences for all as the global battle rages Speaker · 2 December 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Markus at events on B2DB.
- Alain Strati SVP of industry and policy · Canadian Media Producers Association 1 shared session
- Jordan Pinto North American Editor · C21Media 1 shared session
- MODERATOR: Jordan Pinto North American editor · C21Media 1 shared session
- Sam Kissous President and founder, Pernel Media · Co-creator and executive producer of Missed Call 1 shared session
- Susan Kirby CEO · Screen Producers Ireland 1 shared session