Lisa Kurz
About Lisa Kurz
Lisa Kurz serves as the Global Marketing and Communication Manager at Phoenix Contact, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in international marketing and sales, with previous roles at RTL Interactive GmbH and Allen & Unwin.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Lisa Kurz serves as the Global Marketing and Communication Manager at Phoenix Contact since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating technical articles, press releases, and news for the business unit. She oversees both international online and offline marketing activities for the industrial controller product line, which includes managing trade fairs and producing brochures. Additionally, she manages social media and online marketing specifically for PLCnext Technology, an open ecosystem designed for industrial automation.
Previous Experience at RTL Interactive GmbH
Prior to her current position, Lisa Kurz worked at RTL Interactive GmbH for four months in 2016 as part of the product management and marketing team. During her time in Cologne, she contributed to various marketing initiatives, enhancing her experience in the media and entertainment sector.
Educational Background
Lisa Kurz studied at Aalen University, where she earned a Master of Arts (MA) in International Marketing and Sales from 2015 to 2017. She also attended Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Bookselling and Publishing Management from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she studied Business Administration at Central University of Technology, Free State, completing her studies in 2017.
Work Experience in Trade Marketing
Lisa Kurz has experience in trade marketing, having worked at Allen & Unwin for four months in 2014. This role in Sydney, Australia, allowed her to develop skills in marketing strategies and product promotion within the publishing industry.
Early Career as an Au Pair
Before her marketing career, Lisa Kurz spent a year as an Au Pair with Cultural Care Au Pair in Pleasantville, New York, from 2011 to 2012. This experience provided her with valuable interpersonal skills and cultural insights.