About us

Our heart beats for what we have been doing professionally for 30 years: Information – Education – Solutions.

Our History

The FORUM MEDIA GROUP has developed from a small start-up founded in 1988 into a global media group with more than 1,000 employees on four continents.

Our Philosophy

Our Management

The management of the FORUM MEDIA GROUP is the responsibility of a dual leadership consisting of CEO and CFO/COO as well as the Board of Directors. The management is also supported by an advisory board, headed by company founder Ronald Herkert.
Magdalena Balanicka

Magdalena Balanicka

CEO

Responsible for the strategic direction of the group

Katrin Krauß-Herkert

Katrin Krauß-Herkert

CFO/COO

Responsible for Finance, IT, HR and Communication

Ronald Herkert

Ronald
Herkert

Chairman of the Advisory Board

Company founder of FORUM MEDIA GROUP

News

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Looking back on an eventful 2024

The FORUM MEDIA GROUP looks back on a challenging but generally successful year 2024. The year was characterized by significant acquisitions and strategic developments, but also by difficult external circumstances. [...]

Team building through sailing together

On board a sailing ship, teamwork is required: you have to work together when you're putting out to sea or setting sail. In order to quickly grow together as a [...]

Proud sponsor of a regional running event

On Sunday, September 29, the 27th Meringer Marktlauf, a local running competition, took place in chilly temperatures but bright sunshine. FORUM MEDIA GROUP, based in the Bavarian village of Merching, [...]