Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Amazon's Prime Video Germany Chief Christoph Schneider Steps Down
Christoph Schneider, who led Amazon's Prime Video in Germany for 13 years, is leaving the company.
This is happening because of an internal change that means his job is no longer needed.
Schneider's departure comes at a time when one of Germany's most successful Prime Video shows, 'Maxton Hall', is currently airing its second season.
No one knows yet what Schneider will do next.
Christoph Schneider, Prime Video's Germany chief, is leaving Amazon after 13 years
His departure follows an internal restructure that eliminates his Country Director post
Several executives will assume his duties, including Stephan Bauer and Max Pawlak
Schneider's exit comes as 'Maxton Hall' season 2, a German-made Prime Video hit, is airing
No details on Schneider's next move have been announced
- Who
- Christoph Schneider, Amazon's Prime Video Germany chief
- What
- is stepping down from his position
- When
- after an internal restructure
- Where
- at Amazon
- Why
- due to an internal restructure that eliminates his Country Director post
- Previous Role
- Country Director, Prime Video Germany
- Tenure
- 13 years at Amazon
- Successor
- Stephan Bauer and Max Pawlak, among others
- Last Show Before Departure
- 'Maxton Hall' season 2
- Next Move
- Unknown