Matthias Folkmann is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Director of Corporate Communications at Tipico, a leading sports betting and online gaming company. He joined Tipico in March 2020 as Head of Corporate Communications and was later promoted to the Director role.
Before joining Tipico, Folkmann spent nearly four years as Head of PR DACH at DAZN/Perform Media Deutschland GmbH, where he oversaw public relations for the sports streaming service in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. His earlier career includes senior PR consulting roles for clients including Red Bull Media House and ServusTV, as well as creative direction and on-air roles at Radio Energy.
Folkmann’s media roots run deep: he worked as a reporter, editor, and junior marketing manager at Radio Energy 104,2 from 1998 to 2004, then moved to Sky Sport Austria as a reporter, writer, and moderator. He also moderated for Puls TV and served as off-air voice for Mosquito TV. Since September 2014, he has lectured on “Sport & Media” at Donau Universität Krems.
Based in Karlsruhe, Germany, Folkmann holds a degree from the University of Vienna. His career reflects a steady progression from broadcasting and journalism into strategic corporate communications, ultimately landing at the intersection of sports, media, and technology.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Tipico | Director of Corporate Communications | – present |