Leaders League and DiliTrust's Giesinger Bräu Experience in Munich: Bavarian Brews and Bold Ideas

Gathering 20 guests, the event offered an exclusive look behind the scenes of Munich’s youngest brewery, paired with an inspiring entrepreneurial story and a flavorful Bavarian beer tasting.

Bernhard Pillep, co-founder of Giesinger Bräu and intellectual property lawyer, and Steffen Marx, co-founder and and Managing Director, led a passionate and engaging tour of the brewery from the company’s early days in a garage to to steps of its recognition as Munich’s seventh official brewery. The discussion offered deep insights into the fast-evolving food & beverage sector, in a setting that encouraged dialogue and exchange centered on the brewing process, brand marketing strategies, the launch of a newly designed bottle, the growth of brand recognition, and the unique method of pumping water directly from Munich’s underground aquifers.

Following the tour, guests enjoyed a hearty Bavarian dinner accompanied by the brewery’s finest brews, fostering spirited conversation and meaningful professional connections.

Distinguished attendees included: Andreas Ricker (Airbus), Tobias Haar (Aleph Alpha), Gözde Diktas (Allianz Global); Alexander Mäschle (BMW Group), Mathias Droop, Helge-Torsten Wöhlert and Sylvie Poirier (Club économique franco-allemand de Bavière), Andreas Rau (Hewlett Packard), Daniel de Bruycker (Lactalis), Caren de Bruycker (Mc Donald’s), Dieter Barth (MSD Sharp & Dohme), Stephan Rosendahl (Pininfarina Deutschland Holding GmbH), Dagmar Mundani (Siemens), Ishak Jonas Isik (Siemens Energy), Ebba Frise (STEIFF), and Melanie Ries (TÜV Sud).

Sincere thanks go to Bernhard Pillep, Steffen Marx, and the entire Giesinger Bräu team for their warm hospitality, as well as to all participants for their enthusiastic presence, which made this summer evening one of meaningful exchange and genuine conviviality.

A special note of appreciation to our partner DiliTrust and its representatives — Nils Ebert, Tobias Himmelreich, Fabian Pohl, Marcel Horndasch, and Stefan Kroeker — for their valuable support.

Sophie Vanheeghe Stevenard,
Head Editor DACH, Leaders League