Alexander Schlomberg - van Doren

Founder | MD | ex-McKinsey

Greater Dusseldorf Area

About

Founder focused on building and scaling technology-driven businesses. Built and exited venture-backed platforms, structured corporate joint ventures, and led post-merger integration as Managing Director. Experience across venture building, organizational scaling, strategic advisory, and full P&L leadership. Currently building in the pet care space.

Experience

  • Founder | Stealth Startup at Stealth Startup
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Building a company in the pet care space. Setting a premium standard for quality, safety, and trust in urban dog care. Pre-launch.

  • Managing Director WorkGenius Germany at WorkGenius
    Aug 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Appointed to lead and scale the German business following the acquisitions of Expertlead and Futurepath. Held full P&L responsibility, leading commercial growth, post-merger integration, and strategic positioning in the German market. WorkGenius is a global talent platform providing AI-powered freelance, contract, and permanent hiring solutions.

  • Co-Founder & Board Member at Futurepath
    Oct 2020 - Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Co-founded a joint venture between CARIAD (Volkswagen Group) and Expertlead, scaling the venture to 30+ employees to enable tech hiring across the VW ecosystem. Served initially as Co-CEO before appointing independent management and transitioning to the board. Acquired by WorkGenius.

  • Co-Founder & Managing Director at Expertlead (acquired by WorkGenius)
    Jan 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Co-founded and scaled a venture-backed B2B tech recruiting platform to 100+ employees, integrating proprietary sourcing, assessment, and matching technology. Led commercial strategy across Sales, Marketing, Growth, and Partnerships. Backed by leading investors including Acton Capital, Kreos Capital (BlackRock), Rocket Internet, and SEEK. Acquired by WorkGenius.

  • Consultant at McKinsey & Company
    Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Advised leading corporations on strategy, growth, and operational performance across multiple industries.