Aerospace engineer turned business innovator with 8+ years of experience across strategy, consulting, entrepreneurship, and academia, blending analytical excellence with decisive leadership and execution. I have a proven track record of leading strategic projects, evaluating technologies and business opportunities, and negotiating high-impact partnerships. My approach is driven by an understanding of what matters most in achieving tangible results, supported by skills in financial modelling, market analysis, and competitor benchmarking.I am passionate about bridging deep-tech innovation with strategic finance and business execution. With a background in sustainable aviation and hydrogen technology, I specialize in identifying scalable business models, crafting strategic partnerships, and driving growth in cutting-edge technology sectors. By combining analytical rigor with a strong grasp of technical fundamentals, I bring a unique focus on high-impact investment opportunities that balance innovation with commercial viability.Motivated by complexity and inspired by the transformative potential of technology, I excel in turning pioneering innovations into impactful business solutions. Experienced in building and leading diverse, high-performance teams, I am dedicated to making a difference by delivering forward-thinking strategies that harness the full potential of deep-tech advancements.
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Investment ManagerMig CapitalMunich, By, De -
Strategic AdvisorFreiberuflich Sep 2024 - Present
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Shareholder Committee MemberGlobal Technology Corporation Jun 2020 - PresentGermany▪Reviewing and approving portfolio strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, as well as group financing. ▪Advancing shareholder vision and strengthening family and corporate governance for sustainable growth.
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Partnerships And Strategy LeadH2Fly Jul 2023 - Apr 2024Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland▪Negotiated high-stakes strategic contract (€7M+) with key fuel cell supplier, resolving IP challenges, resulting in acceleration development of about two years. ▪Developed financial models and commercialization strategies for H2FLY’s hydrogen-electric technology, aligning business potential with long-term growth strategies and funding milestones.▪Closed partnerships with global industrial gas and airline companies, while building and managing relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, academia, and government entities.▪Developed comprehensive financial forecasts (P/L, B/S) including unit profitability and industrialization capex, enabling competitive bids with potential customers and strategic alignment with investor’s senior management (CFO).▪Acted as chief strategist and advisor to CEO. Formal member of H2FLYs leadership team. -
Business Development ManagerH2Fly Oct 2021 - Jun 2023Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland▪Executed strategic projects including an initiative new R&D hub, delivering a successful grant application (€5.5M), coordination of political, legal, and business stakeholders, as well as communications, gaining nation-wide coverage. ▪Conducted market and industry analyses, integrating future trends and development insights, and established clear criteria for business cases by mapping the founders’ technology-driven vision to commercially viable applications. ▪Devised and led a communications strategy to establish a brand and digital presence, by building a skilled team and partnering with top-tier agencies, elevating the company to a global recognition in aviation (1.2Bn+ event reach).
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Co-FounderHylevio Sep 2020 - Jul 2021München, Bayern, Deutschland▪Identified business opportunity, turning scientific insights from PhD research project into value proposition, and recruited a strong, interdisciplinary founding team.▪Developed a technically viable product concept, crafted a sound business model, integrating insights from potential customers, and industry experts. ▪Participated in prestigious XPRENEURS incubator (Batch #9) by UnternehmerTUM and secured prototyping grant of the Initiative for Industrial Innovators. Presented at startup events and pitches, i.e. winning public award at TUM IdeAward.
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Research AssociateTechnische Universität München Jan 2018 - Apr 2021München, Deutschland▪Developed a stochasticity-capable aircraft design framework with integrated life cycle assessment to estimate sustainability aspects of future aircraft configurations, highlighting critical implications for advancing electric aviation.▪Supervised 9 student theses, one winning the VDI award 2020. Facilitated and taught lectures and seminars.▪Initiated and organized the institutes first interdisciplinary undergrad seminar. Supervised and mentored the first cohort beyond scope to win 3rd price in international NASA & DLR design challenge 2020, among all-graduate teams. -
Business ConsultingErnst & Young May 2016 - Sep 2017München, Deutschland▪Developed and coordinated new controlling governance for a listed global corporation in process engineering, assessing financial impact with group CFO. Earned 2nd best rating nationwide among consultants in Finance Practice.▪Supported roll-out of global cybersecurity program for major pharmaceutical client and conceptualised project reporting dashboards, facilitating seamless pilot execution.▪Conducted financial analyses and supported sales process in successful project bids.▪Supervised interns and peers on client-facing and internal projects. -
Engineering InternAirbus Oct 2012 - Mar 2013München, Deutschland▪Research and Development in future programs space propulsion systems (Ariane 6). ▪Conceptualised and developed enthalpy reduction system (cooling) for full-staged combustion cycle rocket engine testbed. -
Selective ServiceLuftwaffe - German Airforce Oct 2008 - Jun 2009Germany▪ Served as elected spokesperson, representing enlisted soldiers in military justice matters, including the defence of a fellow soldier, ensuring fair representation and advocating for unit interests.▪ Maintained and repaired critical aeronautical instruments for Transall aircraft, achieving one of the highest quality acceptance rates through swift learning and technical precision.▪ Earned badge for military proficiency (Gold). -
Summer InternshipHeraeus Jul 2008 - Sep 2008Großraum Los Angeles Und Umgebung
Dr. Nicolas André Education Details
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Executive Mba -
Aeronautical Engineering And Sustainability
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Aerospace
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicolas André
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Dr. Nicolas André works for Mig Capital
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Dr. Nicolas André's current role is Investment Manager.
What schools did Dr. Nicolas André attend?
Dr. Nicolas André attended Iese Business School, Technical University Of Munich, Technische Universität München, Technische Universität München.
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