Leadership Transition at X-CAGO: Ingo Kaestner Takes Charge

Effective January 1, Ingo Kaestner, the Managing Director of PMG Presse-Monitor, will assume leadership of the Dutch-based X-CAGO, a prominent player in data and content conversion for the publishing industry. This development comes as the company’s founder and current Managing Director, Koos Hussem, prepares for retirement at the end of the year. While stepping down from his position, Hussem will continue to support the company with his extensive expertise.

Since 2019, Kaestner has led PMG Presse-Monitor, overseeing significant milestones, including the acquisition of X-CAGO in 2021. Since then, he has co-managed the company alongside Hussem, playing a crucial role in shaping its strategic direction. This transition signifies the company’s commitment to strengthening its position in the digital content market.

Commenting on this development, Olivera Kipcic, Chairwoman of the PMG shareholders’ meeting and shareholder representative of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, noted the strategic alignment behind this leadership change. She said, “Ingo Kaestner is an accomplished manager and expert in digital content marketing. Under his leadership, PMG and X-CAGO have become a strong strategic unit. His takeover of the management is the next logical step in continuing this success story.”

Reflecting on his predecessor's contributions, Kaestner expressed his gratitude, stating, “I would like to thank Koos warmly for the trusting collaboration over the last few years. With his commitment and vision, he has made X-CAGO one of the most sought-after providers of content management and data conversion since it was founded in 2000. It is an honour for me to continue on this successful path.” He also emphasized the company’s focus on advancing its technical leadership and providing cutting-edge solutions for content producers globally.

About PMG Presse-Monitor and X-CAGO

PMG Presse-Monitor GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Berlin, operates the largest daily updated press database in the German-speaking world. The company specializes in digital media monitoring, press review creation, and media analysis. It markets content and rights for approximately 900 newspaper and magazine publishers. The PMG press database hosts over 4,000 print and online sources, with 3,000 available in digital format, serving more than 5,000 clients, including businesses, associations, public institutions, media monitoring services, and PR agencies.

Founded in 2001 as a joint venture of major German publishers, PMG counts notable shareholders such as Axel Springer, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Gruner + Jahr, Handelsblatt Media Group, Hubert Burda Media, Spiegel-Verlag, and Süddeutsche Zeitung, among others. In 2021, the acquisition of X-CAGO B.V. marked a pivotal step toward becoming a central data hub for content publishers.

X-CAGO, established in 2000, has gained international recognition for its expertise in converting and standardizing diverse content formats. The company’s flagship solution, ArchiveExpress, is widely adopted by publishers as a digital archive and distribution platform.

As Kaestner takes the helm, the focus remains on building upon the solid foundation laid by Hussem. This leadership change aims to bolster X-CAGO’s reputation as a technological innovator, ensuring it continues to provide world-class solutions in the evolving landscape of digital content marketing.