Katharina Gückel

Strategy @ Siemens Energy | ex McKinsey

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Senior Manager in the Business Strategy Team at Siemens Energy Grid Technology, passionate about shaping the future of power transmission. I drive high‑impact strategic initiatives across our portfolio — helping strengthen resilience, efficiency, and sustainability in global energy systems. With a background in Electrical Engineering and more than six years of experience in leading complex Operations and Strategy projects at McKinsey and Company, I combine analytical problem‑solving with a hands‑on, empathetic leadership style. I thrive on bringing structure into ambiguity, enabling teams, and translating strategic ideas into tangible results. Fluent in German and English, internationally minded, and energized by working at the intersection of technology, business, and societal impact. Based in Munich. Avid mountaineer and skier; passionate about yoga, good coffee, and cooking healthy, plant‑based meals.

Experience

  • Senior Manager Strategy at Siemens Energy
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Chief Of Staff at TradeLink
    Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    We are on a mission to build the digital solution for delivery and transport coordination around the warehouse. We connect buyers, suppliers and service providers through our platform, and enable them to keep track of information and delivery status in real-time, anytime, anywhere.

  • McKinsey & Company (5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Engagement Manager
      Jul 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Consultant
      Jan 2019 - Jun 2023 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Consultant at McKinsey Operations - Supply Chain Management

  • Praktikum at McKinsey & Company
    Nov 2017 - Jan 2018 · 3 mos

  • Praktikum at Siemens Healthineers
    Oct 2016 - Apr 2017 · 7 mos