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Jan Thyen

Jan Thyen

LinkedIn Content Strategy & Writing Style

Group Chief Financial Officer bei Giesecke+Devrient | Member of the Supervisory Board of Secunet AG

591 Viral ScoreView on LinkedIn

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Warm Analysis

Jan Thyen positions himself as a modern architectural CFO, moving the finance function away from historical reporting toward proactive strategic co-creation. His content strategy centers on the evolution of the "Trusted Guide," where he balances the industrial heritage of banknote printing with the high-tech demands of a global security technology leader. He is notable for his focus on human-centric transformation, frequently highlighting internal initiatives like the G+D Finance Academy and mentorship programs as the primary drivers of digital agility. The most compelling intersection in his work is the synthesis of traditional craftsmanship and data excellence, where he uses the physical precision of manufacturing to anchor his vision for a future-proof, AI-driven finance organization.

Performance Overview

Followers

3.8K

Connections

2.6K

Avg. Engagement

223

Engagement Rate

Posts/Week

Viral Score

591

Posts Analyzed

13

Top Posts by Engagement

Grill apron on, spreadsheets off – yesterday’s Chill & Grill at Giesecke+Devrient was a blast! Together with Ralf Wintergerst and Gabriel von Mitschke-Collande, we welcomed G+D colleagues to a relaxe…

LinkedIn post image: Grill apron on, spreadsheets off – yesterday’s Chill & Grill at Giesecke+Devrient was a blast!
832173100 viral
Company Cultureabout 1 year ago
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Giesecke+Devrient was honored with the Best Managed Company Award, which was a great pleasure! Each year, Deloitte Private, UBS, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen…

LinkedIn post image: Giesecke+Devrient was honored with the Best Managed Company Award, which was a great pleasure!
676494100 viral
Corporate Achievementover 1 year ago
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How do I view the current developments at Giesecke+Devrient? The short answer is that we view them positively. Like all other companies, we are facing major challenges. However, I believe that we ar…

LinkedIn post image: How do I view the current developments at Giesecke+Devrient?
40186100 viral
Corporate Performanceabout 1 year ago
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Last week, our Giesecke+Devrient headquarters became a vibrant hub for the Münchner Europakonferenz. Attending the event in our own "home" was a great experience – the atmosphere in the hall was elect…

LinkedIn post image: Last week, our Giesecke+Devrient headquarters became a vibrant hub for the Münchner Europakonferenz. Attending the event
3061694 viral
Corporate Events & Security7 months ago
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Together with my G+D management colleagues, I had the pleasure of visiting Egypt and Saudi Arabia.   In Egypt, we visited the Printworks and Cash Center of the Central Bank of Egypt. Beyond the impres…

LinkedIn post image: Together with my G+D management colleagues, I had the pleasure of visiting Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
3182392 viral
Corporate Strategy & Partnerships8 months ago
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The role of a modern #CFO is changing: beyond finance, becoming a co-creator of the business. 🔍 At the Handelsblatt CFO Suite, one thing became crystal clear: the CFO of tomorrow is no longer just…

LinkedIn post image: The role of a modern #CFO is changing: beyond finance, becoming a co-creator of the business. 🔍
26310386 viral
Corporate Finance & Leadership10 months ago
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Posting Patterns & Frequency

2.0 posts/week

Posts / Week

13

Total Posts Analyzed

MEDIUM

Posting Frequency

Timezone: UTC

Best Performing Days

TuesdayWednesday

Best Performing Times To Post

Morning (UTC)

Topics & Content Focus

Primary Topics

Modern CFO Evolution & Strategic FinanceIndustrial Digitalization & ModernizationSecurityTech Resilience & Innovation StrategyGlobal Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Secondary Themes

Financial Talent Development (Finance Academy)Heritage vs. Innovation ParadoxRegional Growth Hubs (Barcelona/Leipzig)B2B Executive Networking

Industry Focus

Security TechnologyCurrency Technology & Banknote PrintingEnterprise Finance Leadership

Content Categories

Executive Thought LeadershipOperational Transparency/Site VisitsEvent Keynote SummariesInternal Culture & Talent Recognition

Performance Insights

223.1%

Avg Engagement Rate

STABLE

Performance Trend

Best Performing Topics

Operational 'Behind-the-Scenes' (Leipzig plant)Internal Leadership Summits (Barcelona/Finance Meeting)

Virality Signals

High share-to-comment ratio on internal culture postsStrong visual storytelling regarding physical craftsmanship (banknotes)

Structure & Quality

160

Avg Length (Words)

HIGH

Depth Level

ADVANCED

Expertise Level

0.85/10

Uniqueness Score

Common Hooks

The 'Evolutionary Shift' Hook (From X to Y)The 'Reflective Insight' Hook (Good conversations sharpen...)The 'Operational Milestone' Hook (I got to spend two days...)

Common Endings

Gratitude-based acknowledgments of peersForward-looking growth statementsStrategic summaries of the company's DNA

Value Delivery Methods

Strategic frameworks for modern financeBridging legacy industry with digital futureExecutive-level networking insights

Formatting Style

Spaced paragraphs for readabilityBullet points for strategic takeawaysStrategic use of emojis (💯, ➡️, 🤝) to soften corporate tone

Audience & Tone

NO

Question Usage

0.2%

Response Rate

Detected Tone

Visionary Financial StewardPragmatic OptimistInstitutional Guardiansemi-formalfirst-person

Interaction Style

Professional & AffirmingCollaborative Peer-to-Peer

Community Building Signals

Tagging fellow panelistsHighlighting regional hubsPromoting internal academies

Writing Style Patterns

Content Strategy

Hook: The 'Evolutionary Shift' Hook (From X to Y)Tone: semi-formalCTA: Soft engagement (Conversations remind me...)

Writing style breakdown

<start of post>

Innovation is not a destination; it is a mindset that requires constant nurturing.

My recent visit to our R&D hub in Munich reminded me why Giesecke+Devrient remains at the forefront of the industry. Seeing our engineers push the boundaries of what is possible in digital identity was truly energizing. 💡

As a global #SecurityTech leader, we understand that staying ahead means more than just adopting new tools. It requires a culture where curiosity is encouraged and where every team member feels empowered to challenge the status quo. This is how we build resilience in an ever-changing landscape.

We are currently focusing on three key pillars

➡️ Enhancing data privacy through advanced encryption

➡️ Scaling our cloud-based security solutions

➡️ Fostering cross-functional collaboration to accelerate time-to-market

The passion I saw on the plant floor and in the labs is the heartbeat of our company. It is a testament to our 175-year history and a clear indicator of the bright future ahead of us. 🚀

Thank you to the entire Munich team for the warm welcome and for the deep dive into your latest projects. Your dedication is what makes G+D a trusted partner for customers worldwide.

Let’s keep pushing the limits of what #SecurityTech can achieve.

<end of post>

1. OVERALL WRITING STYLE & VOICE
1. The Hook: A high: level statement about a business principle or a specific event (e.g., 'Good conversations sharpen your thinking' or 'I got to spend two days...').
2. STRUCTURAL FLOW & LOGICAL PROGRESSION

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