Moritz von Laffert
Moritz has 25+ years of experience in the media industry. In his last position as CEO of Condé Nast Germany and Vice President of Condé Nast International, he was also responsible for investment activities outside the USA. This included Farfetch and Vestiaire Collective where he held board seats. Moritz was also a Senior Advisor at Advance Venture Partners, the corporate investment arm of the organization, in New York.
Prior to Condé Nast International, Moritz von Laffert held various leadership positions at Axel Springer SE. His last position was publishing director of women’s and lifestyle media in Hamburg and Munich. After his military service as a trombonist in the navy band and his apprenticeship training at Axel Springer, Moritz completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master of Science in Management at the London School of Economics.
Moritz is now a Partner at Proventis Partners in Munich, an M&A advisory firm specializing in Mid-Cap transactions. Moritz and his wife Natascha make all their private investment decisions together. They live in Munich with their two daughters.
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Expertise in / interest in the following areas: Media, Marketing, M&A, E-Commerce, Forestry
Previous experience:
– Managing Director at Axel Springer
– Managing Director Germany and on the international board of directors at Condé Nast International (media company)
– Senior Advisor Advance Venture Fund, New York
– Supervisory board positions at Farfetch, Vestiaire Collective, Monoqi and others
– Partner at Proventis Partners (M&A Advisory)
– Owner of a forestry enterpriseFavourite quote: “Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin