Strategic communications consultancy 365 Sherpas is continuing its growth and strengthening its team with another experienced communications expert: Susanne Krings joined the company as Senior Director on August 1, 2025. In this role, she will expand 365 Sherpas’ service portfolio in the areas of Corporate Communications & Leadership Strategies and help drive the development of a strong consulting offering in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Susanne Krings brings more than 15 years of experience in integrated corporate communications and strategic positioning. Most recently, she was responsible for building and growing Citizen Relations in Germany as Managing Director. In previous roles, she served as Co-Managing Director of the Düsseldorf office of communications agency ressourcenmangel and, as Head of Global Brand Management, oversaw GROHE’s global brand presence.
For many years, 365 Sherpas has already advised numerous clients from and in North Rhine-Westphalia. At the Hirschen Group’s Cologne campus, the company is now further expanding its specialized expertise in connected strategic and communications consulting with a dedicated team led by Susanne Krings.
“With Susanne Krings, we are gaining a leader who shares and embodies our high standards in strategic communications and in positioning companies and their leadership personalities,” says Cornelius Winter, Founder and Principal Partner of 365 Sherpas. “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Susanne to the team and about the potential this brings for our activities in North Rhine-Westphalia and beyond. Her expertise, her enthusiasm for a holistic perspective, and her executional strength will make a major contribution to further developing our presence and service offering in this important German and European business region.”
“The close collaboration with 365 Sherpas at the Cologne campus creates an integrated and distinctive offering,” adds Philipp Keller, CEO of Zum goldenen Hirschen. “Susanne’s experience and network, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia, will further drive our joint projects and create real synergies that benefit our clients. We are looking forward to even closer cooperation and to the journeys ahead together.”
“365 Sherpas combines strategic depth with an integrated communications approach — that’s exactly the mix that appeals to me,” says Susanne Krings. “I’m looking forward to breaking new ground together with our clients and to further advancing 365 Sherpas’ consulting offering, both independently and in collaboration with the Hirschen Group.”
