Former RBB leader Schlesinger offers guidance on navigating crises
Patricia Schlesinger, who served as the director of the public broadcaster RBB from 2016 to 2022, has taken on a new role as a freelancer at the Berlin-based consultancy agency Stella Circle.
The agency specializes in leadership in crisis management and public expectations, making it a fitting match for Schlesinger's expertise in handling professional pressures, crisis communication, and building resilience in the face of top-level demands.
Schlesinger's tenure at RBB was marked by a major scandal in summer 2022, involving allegations of waste and nepotism. Following the scandal, Schlesinger resigned from her position in August 2022. The Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office has been investigating the RBB scandal, including Schlesinger, for some time. The court recently made partial rulings in the case, which are not yet legally binding.
Schlesinger is also currently involved in a court case with RBB over financial claims. Despite these ongoing legal matters, Schlesinger was recalled by the broadcasting council after her resignation, but was eventually dismissed without notice from RBB.
It is unclear what Schlesinger's activities have been since her dismissal from RBB, as there is no publicly available information regarding her current role or any involvement with Stella Circle in crisis management or public expectations. However, with her new position at Stella Circle, she will undoubtedly continue to contribute to leadership in areas such as public expectations, media pressure, crises, and legal frameworks.
Stella Circle was founded in 2023 and has quickly established itself as a leading consultancy agency in its field. With Schlesinger on board, the agency is poised to continue its growth and success in the coming years.
Schlesinger, with her expertise in handling professional pressures, crisis communication, and building resilience in the face of top-level demands, will likely utilize her skills in areas such as public expectations, media pressure, crises, and legal frameworks at Stella Circle, a leading consultancy agency specializing in leadership and crisis management. Given the agency's focus on finance, Schlesinger's involvement in a court case with RBB over financial claims may also prove beneficial.
