Markus Schmücker

Since his appointment in 2009 Markus has been responsible for developing partnerships with some of the biggest brands in the entertainment industry, including Universal Music, Sony Music and Paramount Home Entertainment. He also oversees arvato’s distribution facility in Milton Keynes, as well as the diversification of arvato’s services offering to other industries.

Markus has significant expertise in delivering supply chain solutions for media and entertainment products across Europe. In 2008 he led the implementation of a major BPO project around the takeover of Universal Music’s UK distribution base in Milton Keynes. Prior to that Markus was a major player in consolidating the Central European distribution of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to a new European Distribution Centre, located in north-eastern France.

Markus has occupied several managerial positions within arvato, performing crucial roles in the development and international expansion of the company. In 2008, Markus transferred to arvato UK as Head of Business Integration and Key Accounts. Previously, he had been appointed Senior Key Account Manager in Gütersloh, Germany, having been Director of Customer Service, Administration and Finance for arvato in Atton, France. He joined arvato in 1998 as an Executive Assistant.

Markus studied Business Engineering at Paderborn University, followed by International Management at Western Michigan University. Markus is married with three children. He enjoys running and playing football in his spare time.