Peter Steinkirchner
Editor, FOCUS
Peter Steinkirchner is a business journalist and editor at the German news magazine FOCUS, based in Düsseldorf. He writes about business and finance in Germany, including companies, markets and the media sector.
| Role | Editor |
|---|---|
| Outlet | FOCUS |
| Based in | Düsseldorf |
| Beat | Business and finance, media |
| Previously | Bylines in WirtschaftsWoche and Handelsblatt |
Who is Peter Steinkirchner?
Peter Steinkirchner is a German business journalist working as an editor for FOCUS, the news magazine published by Hubert Burda Media. He is based in Düsseldorf, the business centre of North Rhine Westphalia and home to many of Germany's large retail and consumer groups.
Career
Before his current role at FOCUS, Steinkirchner's bylines appeared in WirtschaftsWoche and other German language business titles, including Handelsblatt and the Swiss Handelszeitung. His articles now run across the FOCUS brands, among them Focus Money Online and the subscription offer Focus+.
Coverage
His work concentrates on business and finance in Germany, with an additional interest in the media industry. From Düsseldorf he follows companies headquartered in the region, a cluster that includes retail, wholesale and consumer goods groups. Recurring themes in this kind of reporting include:
- Corporate strategy, restructuring and leadership changes
- Retail and consumer companies in North Rhine Westphalia
- Developments in German media businesses
For readers in the fashion trade, his reporting offers context on the German retail landscape and on the financial health of companies that buy and sell apparel, as well as on how consumers and investors view them.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Peter Steinkirchner?
Peter Steinkirchner is a business journalist and editor at FOCUS, based in Düsseldorf.
What does Peter Steinkirchner write about?
He covers business and finance in Germany, including companies, markets and media.