Dr. Wolf Schmuhl is the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at trivago, where he leads M&A, treasury, and investor relations. He holds a PhD in Corporate Finance from Helmut-Schmidt-Universität and is a Chartered Accountant, bringing extensive experience from prior roles in controlling and transaction services.
Dr. Wolf Schmuhl
CFO at trivago
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Overview
Topics They Care About
Revenue Growth
He is focused on sustaining a double-digit revenue growth trajectory for trivago, a key target he highlighted for 2026.
Profitability Targets
Publicly stated a goal of achieving at least €20 million in Adjusted EBITDA, emphasizing cost discipline and compounding brand effects to drive profitability.
AI-Driven Efficiency
He has discussed leveraging AI to maintain a stable headcount and improve efficiency, which is a key part of trivago's strategy to increase profitability.
Media Appearances
trivago Appoints Dr. Wolf Schmuhl as Chief Financial Officer. Featured in GlobeNewswire
Trivago's CFO says these trends are driving post‑pandemic travel. Featured in Yahoo Finance
Trivago watched its revenue forecast plummet from $1 billion to … – leadership focus on CEO, CFO, CMO. Featured in Fortune
Work History
6-2025
CFO at trivago
2-2024 - 5-2025
Head of Corporate Finance & Development at trivago
6-2023 - 2-2024
Head of Finance & Controlling at Körber Pharma Consulting
3-2019 - 5-2023
Manager Group Controlling at Körber Pharma
9-2016 - 2-2019
Manager Transaction Services at Rödl & Partner
11-2013 - 8-2016
Senior Associate / Manager Audit at Rödl & Partner
8-2001 - 7-2013
Offizier at Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces)
Education
2016 - 2020
Chartered Accountant from ACCA
6-2010 - 5-2013
Promotion from Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg
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Location : Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : CFO at trivago
