In a rapidly evolving M&E landscape, shaping the future requires bold decisions, clear direction and the confidence to lead through change.

Dr. Marcus Dimpfel

EY-Parthenon Partner, Media & Entertainment, EY Strategy and Transactions GmbH; EY-Parthenon Europe West TMT Leader

Experienced strategy consultant and C-level manager. TMT and marketing professional. DEI advocate and tech geek. Proud husband and father of two children.

Marcus is the EY-Parthenon leader for Media and Entertainment in the Europe West region. He has over 20 years of experience as a strategy consultant and C-level manager in the Technology, Media and Entertainment (TMT) industry and in cross-industry marketing.

In TMT, his focus is on growth strategies, portfolio management, organizational transformation and commercial due diligences — with emphasis on video, gaming, advertising and software.

In the marketing domain, Marcus supports CMOs cross-industry in developing marketing strategies with a focus on marketing effectiveness and marketing operating models.

Before joining EY-Parthenon in 2020, Marcus headed the strategy department of a leading German media group, where he was responsible for strategy, in-house consulting and all M&A processes.

He holds a master’s degree in business administration from University of Cologne and a doctorate in economics from University of St. Gallen.

How Marcus is shaping the future with confidence

“As Partner Sponsor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, I believe that lasting transformation begins with belonging. I help people navigate change with clarity and empathy — facilitating that progress is not only strategic but human. By fostering diverse perspectives and helping teams to lead with confidence, I support clients and colleagues in shaping a future that reflects the values we stand for — trust, inclusion and bold leadership. For me, shaping the future with confidence means creating space for every voice to be heard and every person to thrive.”

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