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Rafael Schwarz

Managing Director and CEO at TERRITORY Influence (Bertelsmann Group)

Rafael Schwarz has held various leadership roles throughout their work experience. Starting in 1996, they served as a Marketing Intern at 3M Germany. Rafael then worked as a Digital Marketing Intern at P&G in 1997. Following that, they became an Assistant Brand Manager at P&G in 1998. Schwarz joined Reckitt Benckiser in 2001, where they held positions such as Marketing Manager and Global Brand Marketing Manager. In 2004, they became a Key Account Manager at Reckitt Benckiser. Schwarz also worked at Mars as a Marketing Director from 2009 to 2010. Rafael then joined Henkel as the Head of Innovation and later as the International Marketing Director. In 2013, they became the Managing Director at TERRITORY Influence (Bertelsmann Group). Schwarz also joined Forbes Communications Council as a Marketing & Communications Expert in 2019. Overall, they have extensive experience in marketing, innovation, business development, and leadership roles in various industries.

Rafael Schwarz has a diverse education history. Rafael obtained a Certificate in Data Science Principles from Harvard Business School Online in 2023, focusing on the field of Data Science Principles. Prior to that, they pursued Executive Education in B2B Management at Esade in 2022. In 2021, they obtained a certificate in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from Hochschule Fresenius. In 2010, Rafael completed a post-graduate program in International Executive Program at INSEAD. Rafael earned their Master's degree in International Business/Trade/Commerce from the University of Vienna between 1993 and 1999. Additionally, they obtained a BA in Marketing from the University of Cologne in 1996. Rafael's educational journey started at Realgymnasium Moedling, where they completed their high school education between 1985 and 1993. In terms of certifications, Rafael has various qualifications including a Data Science Principles certification from Harvard Business School Online, obtained in May 2023. Rafael was also recognized as a Top25 Thought Leader in Marketing & Communication by Thinkers360 in May 2022. Rafael's certification in Executive Coaching was earned from LinkedIn in January 2022. Rafael further enhanced their knowledge in viral marketing through a course by Jonah Berger on LinkedIn in July 2021. Rafael obtained certifications in Social Selling with LinkedIn in April 2021 and Social Media Marketing: ROI in February 2021, both from LinkedIn. In June 2019, Rafael attained the Certified Member (CM) designation from the Forbes Communications Council.

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