Tim Stickelbrucks

Tim Stickelbrucks is a technology and business transformation executive with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of AI, media, entertainment, marketing, and digital innovation. Throughout his career, he has helped global organizations navigate major technology shifts—from the transition to digital music and streaming to today’s AI-driven transformation.

He is the CEO and Managing Partner of Afacture, a Los Angeles and New York-based expert network specializing in AI, content, digital experiences, and strategic transformation, and Co-Founder of Flux AI Inc., where he focuses on building AI products that make advanced technologies more accessible and valuable for businesses and creators.

Previously, Tim spent 15 years in senior leadership positions at Serviceplan Group, where he helped establish and scale operations across Berlin, Los Angeles, and New York while leading international teams and advising global brands including BMW, MINI, Microsoft, Lufthansa, and Philip Morris. Earlier in his career, he consulted Apple from 2005 to 2011 on editorial strategy for the iTunes Store across the German-speaking market and continued contributing to Apple Music initiatives for many years through large-scale content evaluation and quality programs.

Across startups, global agencies, and technology companies, Tim has consistently focused on translating emerging technologies into products, stories, and business strategies that people trust and adopt. His work spans AI adoption, content ecosystems, creator platforms, digital transformation, and organizational innovation.

His projects have received numerous national and international awards in digital marketing, music, online video, and interactive media.