Arne Wolter

Profile

Arne Wolter is a highly accomplished executive based in Hamburg, Germany, known for his extensive experience in various digital business models, strategic growth initiatives, and leadership roles. He currently serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Statista and sits on the Board of Directors at Outbrain.

Education

Arne's educational background is rooted in both business administration and engineering. He earned a Diplom Wirtschaftsingenieur in Business Administration and Civil Engineering from Technische Universität Braunschweig, which he attended from October 1995 to July 2000. During this period, he broadened his academic experience by pursuing an MBA in Finance and General Management at the University of Rhode Island from September 1999 to June 2000.

Career Overview

Arne began his career at Gruner + Jahr, a major European publishing firm. His roles there spanned from being the Assistant to the President of Multimedia to becoming the Chief Digital Officer (CDO). Over the years at Gruner + Jahr, he climbed the corporate ladder, holding various positions such as:

• Assistant to the President of Multimedia
• Deputy Chief Sales Officer
• Deputy Chief Digital Officer
• Senior Vice President of Digital and International Media Sales
• Managing Director of several departments including G+J Electronic Media Sales and Chefkoch GmbH

Leadership Roles

In addition to his long tenure at Gruner + Jahr, Arne contributed his expertise to several other organizations:

• Managing Director of AppLike Group where he managed adjoe
• Managing Director at MissionMe
• Managing Director of G+J Digital Ventures GmbH, where he founded and managed a 50-million-euro corporate venture fund

Current Role at Statista

Arne's knack for strategic development and business innovation led him to join Statista, initially as the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and later as the Chief Revenue Officer. At Statista, Arne oversees revenue marketing, sales, client success, and revenue operations, further cementing his reputation as a significant driver of growth and development.

Board Memberships

Beyond his operational roles, Arne has also contributed strategically as a member of various boards:

• Board of Directors at Outbrain since April 2019, focusing on publisher input to drive the company's growth
• Boards for other companies such as AppLike Group and trnd International GmbH

Work-Life Balance

Not limited to his professional achievements, Arne values the importance of work-life balance, taking some time off in mid-2021 to spend with family and friends.

Skills and Expertise

With a skill set that spans Software as a Service (SaaS), Business-to-Business (B2B), digital advertising, strategic partnerships, and new business development, Arne Wolter is a versatile leader. His proven track record in business development, digital transformation, and M&A activities makes him an invaluable asset to any organization looking to achieve innovative growth and strategic success.