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Munich, BY, DE

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

At Mach49, we help Global 1000 companies unlock disruptive growth through Venture Building and Venture Investing. By combining Silicon Valley mindset, experience and expertise with the scale and superpowers of large corporations, we enable companies to create, build, and launch new ventures, driving growth from within.We focus 100% on execution, and.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

FounderAugust 2023 - Present (11 months)Munich, Bavaria, GermanyAs the founder of HiAxel GmbH, I leverage over 25 years of expertise in design, entrepreneurship and technology. While my primary focus has shifted to my role as VP DACH at Mach49, I remain involved with HiAxel in an advisory and strategic capacity, primarily investing and coaching.

Europe

Co-FounderJanuary 2024 - Present (6 months)EuropeAt NextVenture.ai, we explore how AI can supercharge design, development, and product innovation for large corporations. Our mission is to help organizations unlock the full potential of AI to drive transformative growth and innovation.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

In my current role as a mentor at Tum.ai, Germany's largest student initiative focused on artificial intelligence, I leverage my extensive expertise in AI, design, entrepreneurship and innovation to guide and inspire the next generation of AI professionals. Tum.ai collaborates with prominent industry leaders including Google, Microsoft, and Roland Berger.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Led IDEO Germany with full P&L responsibility, achieving significant growth and profitability. Key achievements include:- Building and leading a world-class creative culture and team.- Developing and executing strategic plans, aligning with market trends.- Pioneering new service offerings combining strategy, design, and technology.- Coaching and mentoring.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

// Successfully designed and executed large-scale organizational transformation programs for leading companies such as Zalando, Swisslife, Bayer, and Novartis, driving significant improvements in venturing, customer obsession, innovation, and future-fit capabilities.// Coached and mentored C-suite executives, enhancing their leadership confidence.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

// Managed and led the European health practice, generating an average of 4 Mio EUR in annual revenue and driving innovation in the healthcare industry.// Established and maintained large client relationships with key clients such as Novartis and Sanofi, delivering successful outcomes and driving growth.// Created and launched numerous successful and.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

// Co-founded and led design, innovation, and customer experience initiatives, driving growth and impact across all areas of the business.// Successfully conceptualized, developed, launched, and scaled Roomwizard, a pioneering Internet of Things (IoT) product, revolutionizing the industry worldwide.// Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to.

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

// Spearheaded the ideation, development, and successful launch of groundbreaking new ventures, expanding beyond Whirlpool's core business and driving disruptive innovation.// Collaborated closely with EMEA leadership to ensure seamless alignment with the overarching business strategy, fostering growth and market expansion.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

// Designed and developed numerous innovative products and services, including industry-defining products.

Coaching Certificate, Coaching Certificate Programme

Bfa, Industrial Design

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