As an innovation product manager, I led the development and execution of new and innovative products that address the needs and challenges of customers in the academic and professional publishing industry. I have over ten years of experience in product innovation, strategy, and management, working with diverse and cross-functional teams in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and AsiaI apply design thinking, prototyping, and business model innovation methodologies to generate, test, and validate ideas, and to align stakeholders and deliver value. I am passionate about international business, connecting and collaborating with different cultures, and valuing different perspectives. I have a master's degree in business administration from Mannheim Business School and a Master's degree in chemistry from University of Stellenbosch in South Africa.