Ilhan Zengin

Ilhan Zengin is a seasoned executive in the digital media sector, currently serving as CEO of ShowHeroes Group since December 2020, which is recognized for its leadership in digital video, content, and sustainable advertising solutions. Zengin co-founded ShowHeroes in June 2016, a company that includes various entities such as ShowHeroes Studios and Agon Digital, employing 400 people across 25 markets globally. Prior to this, Zengin held multiple roles in international business development at plista GmbH from August 2011 to May 2016 and gained earlier experience in strategic planning and marketing roles. Zengin holds advanced degrees in European Studies and Business Administration, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Science.

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Berlin, Germany

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ShowHeroes Group

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ShowHeroes Group is a leading global, independent provider of video solutions for digital publishers and advertisers. The company was founded by Ilhan Zengin, Mario Tiedemann, and Dennis Kirschner in 2016 with headquarters in Berlin and employs more than 350 people worldwide in 28 strategic hubs throughout Europe, the Nordics, LATAM, and the US.Since its inception, ShowHeroes Group has grown both organically and through mergers and acquisitions. According to Deloitte, it is one of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in Germany and was awarded the "Technology Fast 50" prize in 2021.ShowHeroes Group serves as an umbrella for the following brands and solutions:ShowHeroes: the leading, independent provider of instream video solutions for digital premium publishers and brands in Europe, driven by semantic technology and content. ShowHeroes Studios: offering scalable video production across content, advertising and other assets. Viralize: a SaaS multiformat supply- and yield management solution for small to medium sized digital publishers in Europe.UNION Media: a strategic partner for large European programmatic buying hubs, which was founded as a joint venture of four video companies, led by ShowHeroes Group.The Digital Distillery: an exclusive event format and content platform. Garage: a digital innovation hub, exploring the intersections between video, content, SaaS and advertising.


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Berlin, Germany

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201-500

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