Marin Niehues works as the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Business Consulting at PLOIN GmbH, a German consulting boutique specializing in management and business consulting. In this role, he leads teams and consulting projects from VC-backed startups to international DAX40 companies while also overseeing the strategic growth of PLOIN.

In addition to his role as CSO, Marin engages in incubator consulting, where he partners with startups and executives to bring innovative ideas to the market. Marin’s style is approachable and action-oriented, making him a trusted advisor for organizations aiming to turn ideas into real-world impact.

As a speaker, Marin shares his stories and insights at international events and conferences, ranging from small startup meetups in Paris to Google-hosted conferences in Canada, connecting with audiences who value new perspectives and real-world experience.