Press Release · 04.09.2025 · 3min read
Hamburg, September 3, 2025 – Appinio, the global market research platform, announced the appointment of Bernd Edelmann as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1st. He will also assume the legal role of Managing Director (MD or "Geschäftsführer"), joining CEO and Co-Founder Max Honig in the leadership team.
For the past four years, Bernd has been a driving force behind Appinio's financial operations. As Director of Finance, he has been responsible for building the company's entire financial and legal backbone, from global forecasting and budgeting to legal compliance and business analytics. His promotion is a clear recognition of his exceptional performance and strategic contributions, reflecting the company's organizational maturity.
In his new role, Bernd will oversee Appinio's financial operations, business analytics, and strategic planning. His focus will be on translating financial insights into strategic decisions that enable sustainable, fast-paced growth.
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About Appinio
Appinio is a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. Operating in over 190 markets, Appinio delivers actionable consumer insights to help businesses make better decisions. Appinio applies scientifically proven, innovative research methodologies to predict real-world outcomes with superior accuracy. Trusted by 3,000+ industry leaders worldwide, Appinio is Europe's fastest-growing market research company. The company was founded in 2014 by Jonathan Kurfess (Advisory Board member), Max Honig (CEO), and Kai Granaß (CTO) and is headquartered in Hamburg.
The company is remote-first, B-Corp certified, and has been profitable for several years. With a diverse team of over 260 employees from more than 35 nations, Appinio continues to innovate and lead in the market research sector.
