About us

Our heart beats for what we have been doing professionally for 30 years: Information – Education – Solutions.

Our History

The FORUM MEDIA GROUP has developed from a small start-up founded in 1988 into a global media group with more than 1,000 employees on four continents.

Our Philosophy

Our Management

The management of the FORUM MEDIA GROUP is the responsibility of a dual leadership consisting of CEO and CFO/COO as well as the Board of Directors. The management is also supported by an advisory board, headed by company founder Ronald Herkert.
Magdalena Balanicka

Magdalena Balanicka

CEO

Responsible for the strategic direction of the group

Katrin Krauß-Herkert

Katrin Krauß-Herkert

CFO/COO

Responsible for Finance, IT, HR and Communication

Ronald Herkert

Ronald
Herkert

Chairman of the Advisory Board

Company founder of FORUM MEDIA GROUP

News

Read our latest press releases and find out more about our company.

Career guidance packed with creativity, information and sustainability

It was an exciting day at the Merchinger Glasforum: 35 girls and 35 boys from grades 7 to 9 came together in the morning of Thursday, April 3, to take [...]

Support for local clubs

With two sponsoring campaigns, FORUM supports clubs in the municipality of Merching. With these campaigns, we not only assume social responsibility in our immediate surroundings, but also show our appreciation [...]

Start of the trade fair season with an attractive new exhibition wall

Our new exhibition wall will celebrate its premiere at the fitforJOB! career fair in Augsburg on March 15, 2025. As a new eye-catcher, it will draw the attention of interested [...]