Jens Kurznack is VML Germany’s Chief Client Officer, responsible for building and nurturing all client relationships.

Previously, Jens served as Managing Director for VML's sister company, Hirschen Group, starting in 2015. He held various leadership roles, acting as a strategic partner for major clients like Mediamarkt, Saturn, and OBI as their EMEA client lead. He ultimately became Group Director of Operations, overseeing all operational aspects of the holding company.

Before Hirschen Group, Jens excelled as General Manager for Wunderman/Y&R, WPP’s largest global marketing network. From 2010, he oversaw three offices and managed a team of 350 across Y&R brands. His client portfolio included brands like NOKIA, L’Oreal Paris, RWE, Microsoft, Deutsche Bank, and Ford of Europe.

Jens has a high entrepreneurial spirit since he co-founded CON CARNE, an award-winning digital agency and managed clients including Lucky Strike, Bank of Scotland, and Henkel.

His career began in the late nineties after studying communications design at the Folkwang School in Essen. He started as a Junior Art Director at TBWA in Hamburg, progressing to Creative Director at various agencies. He later transitioned to digital marketing at Constantin Film AG, developing film marketing strategies.

Originally from near Hamburg, Jens has called Cologne home for 25 years and is a dedicated father to his son.