Kristin Lingner: Leading the Charge in Global Public Relations and Marketing Excellence

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Kristin Lingner is a highly experienced Public Relations and Marketing professional with over a decade of expertise crafting and executing high-impact PR campaigns and strategic initiatives for leading brands in the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, luxury, and hospitality sectors. Throughout her career, she has consistently driven significant media exposure and strengthened marketing strategies in across key international markets such as Germany, the UK, Switzerland, and the US, achieving substantial sales growth and enhancing brand reputation on a global scale.

Since July 2021, Kristin has served as the Group Senior Manager of Public Relations at Ruby Hotels, based in London. In this pivotal role, she leads all public relations and communication efforts for the group, driving the development and execution of the overall communication strategy. Kristin is responsible for crafting innovative PR initiatives that enhance brand visibility and reputation, generating creative ideas that resonate with target audiences, organizing high-impact press events like panels and workshops and ensure cohesive messaging across all channels. Additionally, she also plays a strategic role in advising the Executive Board on annual marketing objectives and preparing detailed reports to track progress and impact.

Kristin's exceptional talent to build and maintain relationships with key press members and influencers, as well as organizing successful press trips, and fostering media partnerships throughout Europe and the UK has significantly elevated Ruby Hotels visibility and reputation. Her strategic and quality-focused approach to public relations has been instrumental in establishing Ruby Hotels as a leading force in the industry.

Pior her current role, Kristin was the Public Relations Manager at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz, Switzerland, from February 2020 to May 2021. In this position, she managed the hotel’s full spectrum of public relations activities, implementing comprehensive 360-degree communication strategies that effectively elevated the brand’s presence in international markets. Kristin was instrumental in cultivating relationships with global media and influencers, organizing press trips, and supporting the Director of Sales & Marketing in shaping the annual marketing plan. She also played a key role in creating marketing materials, overseeing the launch of a new company website, and the editorial direction of the hotel’s magazine.

Kristin's expertise extends beyond traditional PR strategies, her strong background in celebrity and influencer relations has significantly boosted brand engagement across various markets. Her leadership in operations management, budgeting, and team development has consistently produced outstanding results, solidifying her reputation as a leading professional in the industry.

Kristin has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards for her exceptional work, including the German Brand Award 2024 (Special Mention in Brand Communications) and the PR Report Award 2023 (Winner in Employer Branding) for the innovative "Ready for a New Tattoo?" campaign. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Management & PR from Macromedia University in Hamburg. Fluent in both German and English, Kristin's extensive international experience makes her a vital contributor to global communication strategies.