Jens Herf

Q: What is Jens Herf email address?

Email Jens Herf at jensherf@gmail.com, jens@jghinternet.com and jens.herf@springernature.com. This email is the most updated Jens Herf's email found in 2026.

Q: How to contact Jens Herf?

To contact Jens Herf send an email to jensherf@gmail.com, jens@jghinternet.com or jens.herf@springernature.com. (updated on February 24, 2025)

Head of Product | Monetization & E-commerce Transformation at Springer Nature Group | Germany

About Jens Herf

Jens Herf currently serves as the Head of Product for Monetization & E-commerce Transformation at Springer Nature Group, where he plays a pivotal role in redefining the company's digital revenue strategies amidst a rapidly evolving publishing landscape. With a deep expertise in product leadership, Jens spearheads initiatives that address complex e-commerce challenges, particularly those arising from recent M&A activities and the need to transition from traditional sales-centric models to innovative, user-centric monetization solutions. His approach emphasizes a people-first philosophy, fostering collaborative environments that prioritize user experience and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that product development aligns with both market demands and organizational goals.

Drawing on a rich background in start-up entrepreneurship—having founded and bootstrapped Shopstar, South Africa’s leading online shop builder—and launching Spaces for Hornet, a prominent LGBTQ+ dating app with over 100 million users in the US, Jens brings a unique blend of agility, innovation, and strategic thinking to his role. His expertise spans product prototyping, social media marketing, email marketing, and team building, enabling him to lead cross-functional teams effectively and deliver scalable e-commerce solutions. Jens’s focus on mentoring and team development ensures that his teams are equipped to navigate the complexities of digital transformation, leveraging tools like Notion for productivity and project management.

At Springer Nature, Jens is dedicated to defining and executing monetization strategies that unlock new revenue streams while enhancing the user experience for researchers, institutions, and individual consumers. His passion for building products users love, combined with his strategic mindset and technical acumen, positions him as a key driver of the company's ongoing digital innovation and e-commerce evolution.

Jens Herf Work

Head of Product | Monetization & E-commerce Transformation at Springer Nature Group in October 2022 to Present

Head of Product & Executive Team at Hornet in July 2021 to August 2022

Fractional Product Leader | Global Start-ups and Scale-ups | Martech, Edutech, E-commerce at DCMN | Lampenwelt GMBH | Fluent Forever in January 2018 to June 2021