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Stefan Hilss

Enthusiast · DISC type i
CEO at Linked2Brands
📍 Kippenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

As CEO of Linked2Brands, Stefan Hilss leverages over 30 years of experience in the packaging premedia industry. His career journey began as a skilled artwork producer at Janoschka, evolving through extensive international assignments in the USA, France, and Asia to his current global leadership role.

Stefan is driven by a philosophy of personal accountability, believing one can only control their own decisions. This principle, which he has followed for over a decade, shapes his approach to leadership. His international career reflects a deep interest in understanding and navigating diverse market cultures.

Unique fact: He emphasizes that true value in his industry is not measured by output, but by the meaningful impact of the work.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Kippenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Personality Overview

How Stefan shows up

Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Stefan cares about

Packaging as Storytelling
Believes packaging is a form of communication and questions whether brands are effectively using it to make consumers "listen" beyond just functional design.
Value Beyond Output
Challenges the traditional industry focus on production metrics, arguing that the true value is not in the quantity of items produced but in their ultimate impact.
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Career

Work history

7-2019
CEO
Linked2Brands
4-2016
Business Unit Director Brands
Janoschka
9-2012 - 4-2016
Managing Director
Janoschka
7-2009 - 8-2012
Business Unit Manager - Brands
Janoschka
2003 - 6-2009
Operations Manager - BrandTeam
Janoschka
In the press

Media appearances

Bringing it all together – Stefan Hilss, CEO @ Linked2Brands. Featured in Spotify (Creators)
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Education

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Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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