Empowering businesses in Africa with tailored consulting, digital tools, and free online education to improve financial, operational, and strategic performance.
Supporting international companies entering African markets through market research, business case development, and operational setup for smooth, successful expansion.
Key areas of expertise include strategic advisory, market entry, due diligence, organizational transformation, operational efficiency, supply chain optimization, and digital, data-driven decision-making.
Düsseldorf
5 Jahre 3 Monate
2018-03 - 2023-05
Assessed market expansion potential
Jr. Engagement Manager
Jr. Engagement Manager
Assessed market expansion potential and directed Capital Markets Day investor communication preparation of company listed on SDAX
Formulated operational growth strategy for Danish Biotech scale-up leading to capital expenditure decision over 200 million USD
Prepared commercial due diligence of contract manufacturing organization with multi-billion-dollar acquisition volume
Implemented large scale organizational transformation program at leading European financial institution
Resolved supply-chain bottlenecks enhancing production efficiency for a global player in Advanced Industries
Set up of controlling system and governance framework for leading German healthcare player, ensuring enhanced financial oversight and operational transparency
Designed and implemented procurement processes, systems, and governance for a high-growth European biotech vaccine manufacturer, optimizing supply chain efficiency and compliance.
McKinsey & Company | Frankfurt
1 Jahr 5 Monate
2020-04 - 2021-08
Practice cooperation
Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Practice cooperation with Eucon Group, Münster (50% position): Direct support of Head of Strategy until 01/21, then Chief of Staff to the CEO
Sparring partner and strategic support of top management team in acquisitions, portfolio and business performance reviews, structural business unit re-organization, KPI development and implementation
Heinrich-Heine University | Düsseldorf
Aus- und Weiterbildung
Aus- und Weiterbildung
2 Jahre 3 Monate
2020-03 - 2022-05
Dr. rer. pol
Magna cum Laude, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf
Magna cum Laude
Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf
Dissertation ?Strategy in the C-Suite ? an Analysis of Power Structures and Performance Effects?
Research on functional top management teams, power structures and their influence on firm performance
Use of secondary data from databases like Execucomp, Compustat, and Ravenpack, employing advanced statistical methods such as fixed-effects models, generalized estimation equations, and cluster analysis to study top management team dynamics.
2 Jahre 4 Monate
2015-09 - 2017-12
Master in Management
Final grade: 1.2 (1-5 scale), University of Mannheim | Mannheim
Final grade: 1.2 (1-5 scale)
University of Mannheim | Mannheim
Focus on Information Systems and Management
Master Thesis in area of Digital Health on Physicians? Attitude towards using Intelligent Clinical Decision-Support Systems
Semester abroad at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon
2 Jahre 10 Monate
2011-09 - 2014-06
Business Administration | BSc
Final grade: 1.6 (1-5 scale), University of Mannheim
Final grade: 1.6 (1-5 scale)
University of Mannheim
8 Jahre 10 Monate
2001-09 - 2010-06
Abitur (A-Levels equivalent)
Final grade: 1.0 (1-6 scale), Zabergäu Gymnasium Brackenheim
Empowering businesses in Africa with tailored consulting, digital tools, and free online education to improve financial, operational, and strategic performance.
Supporting international companies entering African markets through market research, business case development, and operational setup for smooth, successful expansion.
Key areas of expertise include strategic advisory, market entry, due diligence, organizational transformation, operational efficiency, supply chain optimization, and digital, data-driven decision-making.
Düsseldorf
5 Jahre 3 Monate
2018-03 - 2023-05
Assessed market expansion potential
Jr. Engagement Manager
Jr. Engagement Manager
Assessed market expansion potential and directed Capital Markets Day investor communication preparation of company listed on SDAX
Formulated operational growth strategy for Danish Biotech scale-up leading to capital expenditure decision over 200 million USD
Prepared commercial due diligence of contract manufacturing organization with multi-billion-dollar acquisition volume
Implemented large scale organizational transformation program at leading European financial institution
Resolved supply-chain bottlenecks enhancing production efficiency for a global player in Advanced Industries
Set up of controlling system and governance framework for leading German healthcare player, ensuring enhanced financial oversight and operational transparency
Designed and implemented procurement processes, systems, and governance for a high-growth European biotech vaccine manufacturer, optimizing supply chain efficiency and compliance.
McKinsey & Company | Frankfurt
1 Jahr 5 Monate
2020-04 - 2021-08
Practice cooperation
Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Practice cooperation with Eucon Group, Münster (50% position): Direct support of Head of Strategy until 01/21, then Chief of Staff to the CEO
Sparring partner and strategic support of top management team in acquisitions, portfolio and business performance reviews, structural business unit re-organization, KPI development and implementation
Heinrich-Heine University | Düsseldorf
Aus- und Weiterbildung
Aus- und Weiterbildung
2 Jahre 3 Monate
2020-03 - 2022-05
Dr. rer. pol
Magna cum Laude, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf
Magna cum Laude
Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf
Dissertation ?Strategy in the C-Suite ? an Analysis of Power Structures and Performance Effects?
Research on functional top management teams, power structures and their influence on firm performance
Use of secondary data from databases like Execucomp, Compustat, and Ravenpack, employing advanced statistical methods such as fixed-effects models, generalized estimation equations, and cluster analysis to study top management team dynamics.
2 Jahre 4 Monate
2015-09 - 2017-12
Master in Management
Final grade: 1.2 (1-5 scale), University of Mannheim | Mannheim
Final grade: 1.2 (1-5 scale)
University of Mannheim | Mannheim
Focus on Information Systems and Management
Master Thesis in area of Digital Health on Physicians? Attitude towards using Intelligent Clinical Decision-Support Systems
Semester abroad at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon
2 Jahre 10 Monate
2011-09 - 2014-06
Business Administration | BSc
Final grade: 1.6 (1-5 scale), University of Mannheim
Final grade: 1.6 (1-5 scale)
University of Mannheim
8 Jahre 10 Monate
2001-09 - 2010-06
Abitur (A-Levels equivalent)
Final grade: 1.0 (1-6 scale), Zabergäu Gymnasium Brackenheim