Better Collective Appoints René Schrøder as European Editor in Chief

Effective August 8, 2023, René Schrøder has been appointed as Editor in Chief for Europe at Better Collective in Copenhagen. Schrøder has previously worked with entities like Ekstra Bladet, Viaplay, and bold.dk, a sports media entity in Denmark. His prior roles involved managing content across various channels, including video, audio, and social media.

In his new role at Better Collective, Schrøder will focus on developing editorial policies and content strategies in coordination with regional teams. His responsibilities will also include designing editorial plans for sports news websites in Europe and coordinating with local teams for their implementation. The aim is to cater to a broader European audience.

Esben Skou Vinther, VP of Europe, Better Collective, says: “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of René Schrøder as Editor in Chief, Europe at Better Collective. In order to realize our vision of becoming the leading digital sports media group we have a big task ahead of us in building out our exposure on more channels than just web. René’s experience in leading sports media editorial teams positions him perfectly to oversee our European sports media brands, as well as working closely together with our teams across regions in the Americas. The appointment reinforces our commitment to maintaining a leading position in the European market and delivering high-quality sports content to a broader audience. We look forward to witnessing the positive impact of his leadership as we continue to strengthen our European presence.”

René Schrøder, Editor in Chief, Europe, Better Collective, says: “I am truly excited to join Better Collective as Editor in Chief, Europe. It’s an incredible opportunity to be part of an organization with such an intriguing vision. I am eager to employ my experience from leading sports media editorial teams to drive Better Collective’s European sports media brands to new heights. Working closely with the talented team at Better Collective, I am confident that together we will strengthen the group’s position in the European market and create an even more engaging and enriching sports media experience for our audience. I can’t wait to embark on this journey and make a significant impact in the world of sports media.”