Marvin Kiesel

CEO

Marvin is an inventor, idea generator and always looking for simple solutions to complex problems. He is only satisfied with the product when it brings maximum benefit. Resource management and efficiency are just as important to him as a pleasant working atmosphere and enough space for family and leisure time. He not only shares a company with Michael, but also a passion for paragliding and mountain biking.

contact details
Email: info@derblaue.com
Telephone: +49 8376 3269961

Michael Schmidt

CEO

Michael is the doer, the motivator and our mouthpiece to the world. No one else knows how to network, create incentives and exude team spirit like he does. Especially in digital marketing, on social media, he brings the community together and spins new ideas every day. Always keeping his Big 5 for Life in focus, he never stops believing in his goals and making his dreams become reality. Fairness and partnership are always his guiding principles.

contact details
Email: info@derblaue.com
Telephone: +49 8376 3269960

Melinda Schmidt

Head of Sales

Melinda is the power woman in the front row of sales. Competence, charm and her natural, open nature convince every critic. Your trade fair pitches are legendary! She is also fully committed to the BLAUEN's global expansion. And by the way, she not only enjoys dancing in the front row professionally - but also at Salsa, Bachata and co.

contact details
Email: melinda.schmidt@derblaue.com
Telephone: +49 83763269962

Babsi Marques Morera Gomes

Sales Manager, Telesales

Full speed ahead! Our Babsi is fun, loud, and full of life – a true powerhouse through and through. With her Portuguese temperament, she brings fresh energy to our sales department and is really taking off. Her direct, warm, and cheerful nature not only wins over our customers but also makes her a valued team player. She’s always there for her family and friends and never shies away from responsibility. Because for Babsi, there’s only one speed: full speed ahead!

Contact details :

Email: barbara.gomes@derblaue.com
Phone: +49 8376 3269968

Louis Caristan

Sales Manager France

Louis brings a breath of fresh air to the DERBLAUE® sales team with his international sales expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and hands-on approach. His experience ranges from building his own companies and managing accounts for international brands to strategic customer development. He's the perfect fit to drive DERBLAUE®'s success in the French market. He studied International Business in France, Finland, and Austria, gaining valuable experience along the way. He's found his new home in the Allgäu region of Germany, where he loves spending time outdoors: running, hiking, kayaking, or cycling. He's also passionate about classic British cars, which he lovingly restores and enjoys driving over the Alpine passes. When dealing with clients, Louis demonstrates his strengths: listening, understanding, and always finding the best solution. And by the way – his stylish mustache regularly sparks conversation within the team (especially among the female colleagues 😉).

Contact details :

Email: louis.caristan@derblaue.com
Telephone: +49 8376 3269967

Lukas Klauser

Sales Manager

Our Lucky Lukas – not just because he's always in a good mood, but because he has the necessary skill and the right dose of optimism for every project. At trade fairs, in video calls, or on the phone: with his charming and approachable manner, he effortlessly convinces customers and partners of the advantages of our products. From day one, he has enriched the team with his genuine can-do attitude. Whether it's a customer inquiry, a spontaneously arranged meeting, or an IT problem that gives others a headache: Lukas tackles it and solves it "no matter what." His versatility makes him a colleague you can always rely on. But that's not all: he's also creative. In his free time, you'll most likely find him with his camera – landscapes, mountains, night shots. Subjects that demonstrate his attention to detail and his keen eye for the extraordinary.

Contact details

Email: lukas.klauser@derblaue.com
Telephone: +49 8376 3269966

Vanessa Vallemont Zoller

Sales Manager, France

Ladies and Gentlemen, can we introduce you to this charming colleague? As the double name suggests, our dear colleague Vanessa comes from France. She is the ideal addition to our sales team to perfectly serve the French market. And her wish to be able to work in her native language and part-time is also coming true. When she is not on the phone with our French customers and partners, she likes to spend her free time with her family, cycling through the Allgäu countryside or baking cakes, which the team has already benefited from when she joined 😉

Contact details :

Email: vanessa.vallemont-zoller@derblaue.com
Phone: +49 8376 3269917

Pia Maier

Inside Sales Manager

Pia is our good soul in the office. She is our contact person for all questions about orders, invoices and complaints. She plans and organizes trade fairs for the team and is our professional for all customs matters. A real all-round talent with a big heart and a lot of humor. You can always have fun with Pia, even privately at festivals, concerts or cozy cooking and games evenings.

contact details
Email: pia.maier@derblaue.com
Phone: +49 8376 3269964

Lina Dimova

Finance & Purchase Manager

Lina actively supports the team in the back office, works with us to create structures and get our office up and running. She is also the right contact person alongside Pia for day-to-day business and complaints. She already proved ten years ago that she can master challenges with determination and independence when she moved alone from Bulgaria to Germany to study. Our all-round talent finds the perfect balance in her free time, when she can let her creativity run free while taking photos.

contact details
Email: lina.dimova@derblaue.com
Phone: +49 8376 3269965

Maja Eder

After Sales Manager

"How can I help?" is the motto of our dear colleague Maja. As an after-sales manager, she not only looks after our customers and partners with complaints, she also supports the rest of the admin team wherever she can. She goes through the day in a good mood and full of optimism and is not easily unsettled by anything. She is motivated and committed not only in her work. In her free time, she loves dancing with the guard, is a councilor in the 17th council and trains the mini guard on a voluntary basis - and has been doing so for many years.

contact details
Email: maja.eder@derblaue.com
Phone: +49 8376 3269960

Eva Wiesmüller

Head of Communications & Strategy

Eva has known DERBLAUE® since the very beginning. As Michael's right-hand woman, she is responsible for communications and strategy in marketing. As a copywriter, she not only helps to develop the marketing campaigns, but also puts the ideas on paper. She is also passionate about working with the managing directors on conceptual and strategic tasks relating to the DERBLAUE® brand. As a full-blooded mum, she is used to solution-orientated thinking. Her favourite way to train her willpower is climbing.

Contact details:
E-Mail: eva.wiesmueller@derblaue.com

Marvin Gutknecht

Head of E-Commerce & Digital Marketing

Marvin develops digital solutions in the field of web design and e-commerce. What represents enormous challenges for most of the team, he solves creatively and conceptually, often with just a few clicks - including a charming smile. In the backend, when placing ads or e-commerce plugins, The devil is often in the details, but details are exactly Marvin's strength. And Marvin is always in a good mood, full of energy and optimistic. - Is that because of the many energy drinks that are piling up on his desk...?

contact details
Email: Marvin.Gutknecht@derblaue.com

Esther Höfling

Graphic Designer

When it comes to "making things pretty", Esther is our number 1 contact in marketing. As a graphic designer, she gives our creatives the finishing touches and develops fresh, brand-effective ideas. Whether revising our flyers and brochures or designing creative advertisements for print and digital - Esther puts her mind to work and brings her design skills to the table with enthusiasm. She likes to clear her head by bouldering or wakeboarding. She finds inspiration in photography and traveling to faraway countries.

Contact details :
Email: Esther.Hoefling@derblaue.com

Anastasia Solovyeva

Graphic Designer / All-rounder

Her last name translates to "nightingale," a bird that has symbolized creativity, inspiration, and lightness for centuries—and that's exactly what Anastasia embodies. From day one, she takes on numerous tasks, significantly relieving the team of some of the burden. In marketing, at trade fairs, and in strategic or administrative processes, Anastasia impresses with fresh ideas, clear visions, and a keen eye for visuals and video. As a trained product designer, she provides valuable input on how we can further develop our product range. She finds balance and inspiration in travel, photography, and music.

Contact details
Email: anastasia.solovyeva@derblaue.com

Sebastian Hofmann

Videographer

Our Mr. Alright – not just because he says the word seemingly a hundred times a day, but because it perfectly reflects his personality. Sebastian approaches every challenge with calm, composure, and a clear "alright" – in the truest sense of: Let's get on with it. His passion: videos that tell stories – authentic, genuine, and with an eye for detail. With planning, strategy, and perfect timing, he brings ideas to life – creatively, systematically, and always with that certain something extra. The team appreciates his easygoing, charming manner and benefits from his independent work style. With high standards for himself, he ensures that every project is a success – in terms of content, technology, and emotional impact. In his free time, you'll find him at the gym or enjoying a good glass of wine with friends.

Contact details
Email: sebastian.hofmann@derblaue.com

Florian Wurm

Social Media Manager

Florian is our Social Media Manager and responsible for our platforms. He spearheads our TikTok channel and also appears on camera himself – authentic, approachable, and with a keen sense for reach and trends. In addition to the creative execution, Florian also handles strategic planning. He creates editorial calendars for the various channels, thinks in terms of formats, and ensures a structured and consistent content distribution. Young, charming, and with an open, warm personality, he radiates positivity and has seemingly a thousand content ideas in his head, which he implements quickly and with great enthusiasm. His time at agencies has given him professional know-how. As a musician and singer-songwriter, he also knows firsthand how storytelling works and how to present himself effectively.

Contact details
Email: florian.wurm@derblaue.com

Ian Hagg

Video editor

Behind every good video there is a brilliant editor who filters out the best content from hours of raw material and puts it together into a masterpiece. And, in the best case scenario, also enter it into the video archive in a structured manner. For us, this genius is called Ian. He has a special feel for timing, tone, colors and effects. As soon as the recordings are in the box, he disappears behind the screen: sifts through, cuts, snips, plays Tetris with them, reaches into his bag of tricks and scatters confetti! Another video ready to go viral is ready. In his free time he makes music, enjoys being out in nature early in the morning and has been taking photographs for over 12 years.

Contact details
Email: Ian.Hagg@derblaue.com

Magdalena Niedoba

Warehouse Manager

Magda is our warehouse professional. She packs all the products and keeps track of them so that all customers and partners don't have to wait long for the BLUE one. Perfection is her middle name. When she's not stacking mountains of cardboard, she climbs the Allgäu Alps and mountains over 3000m.

Daniel Kliem

Warehouse Manager

Daniel provides invaluable support to our team in the warehouse, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From receiving goods and order picking to maintaining order, he keeps track of everything and reliably pitches in. Daniel has been a part of the team from day one. Open, confident, and always in good spirits, he brings energy to the workday. He integrates effortlessly, is highly motivated, and has radiated positive energy since his first day. As a sporty and active person, he was particularly pleased with the pull-up bar in the office. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and paragliding in the mountains.

Stephen Cave

Product Manager

Stephen is originally from the United Kingdom and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. At DERBLAUE®, he is responsible for product management, overseeing our products from development and sourcing through to production, quality control and certifications. He also supports the sales team in English speaking markets.With an analytical mindset and a strong focus on quality, Steven ensures that ideas are turned into well thought out, market ready products.Outside of work, he is drawn to the mountains. Whether paragliding adventures, bivouac flights or competitions around the world, Steven thrives on challenges. On bad weather days, he enjoys being creative at home, sewing his own clothing and equipment, and spending time with family and friends.