About Us
USC – Ulrich Stockheim Communications is a strategic communications consultancy based in Cologne and Munich, Since 2021, we have been supporting leading decision-makers, companies, and institutions in Germany, Europe, and the United States. Our clients are individuals and organizations whose words carry weight. You come to us when communication is not just background noise but a leadership priority across business, sports, politics, and society.
Why USC?
We advise our clients on communication within their organizations, in the marketplace, and in the public sphere – guiding them through all levels of dialogue. This ranges from developing communication strategies and personal positioning, to planning and executing media campaigns and social media presence, all the way to providing in-depth support in conflict and crisis situations.
USC was founded by Ulrich Stockheim, who brings over 30 years of experience in media, communications, and strategic positioning – including roles as a financial correspondent in New York and Chief Communications Officer of a Fortune 500 company.
Today, USC is a well-established consultancy with a clear commitment to excellence, a deep understanding of public dynamics, and a collaborative approach – both internally and with our clients. Trust is our most valuable asset. We provide independent, dedicated, and personalized guidance, focused not just on the position but on the person behind it.
Ulrich Stockheim
Ulrich Stockheim
Founder & Managing Director of USC
30 years of experience in journalism, consulting, and corporate leadership
Ulrich Stockheim has more than three decades of experience working with the media, companies, and the public. Today, he advises CEOs, owners, managing directors, and public figures on their communications and public presence. Internationally active companies are among the clients of USC, which operates from offices in Cologne and Munich.
A graduate in economics, Stockheim began his career as an editor at Das Wertpapier, a publication of the German Association for the Protection of Shareholders (DSW). In 1993, he joined CAPITAL magazine, then Europe’s most widely read business publication. Stockheim worked as a financial journalist, opened CAPITAL’s first U.S. bureau in New York, and reported from the U.S. until mid-1999. After returning to Germany, he served as Managing Director of DSW’s publishing arm until 2002.
In 2003, Stockheim launched his own business – founding Stockheim Media GmbH, which he merged in 2011 with the College Group, based in London. The group was renamed Instinctif Partners in 2014, and Stockheim concluded his role as a member of its Executive Committee in 2015. From 2015 to 2020, he served as Chief Communications Officer and a member of the executive board at AGCO, a publicly traded Fortune 500 company (brands include Fendt and Massey Ferguson), headquartered in Georgia, USA. After returning to Germany, he founded USC – Ulrich Stockheim Communications.
Ulrich Stockheim brings a unique perspective: he understands editorial thinking, the dynamics of public discourse, and the pressure leaders face behind closed doors. Communication is not a parallel universe. It is an essential part of business reality. Whether it’s CEO positioning, crisis communication, strategic transformation, or personal setbacks – Stockheim and the USC team provide clients with an independent external perspective, strategic insight, and the ability to be present in the moments that matter.
That the founder of USC ultimately has all relevant issues on the radar and can act quickly and flexibly when necessary is made possible by USC’s unique and highly professional team.
