Klaus B. Zensen, Ph.D.

College Professor @ Fachhochschule des Mittelstandes Berlin | Finance & FinTech, Higher Education

Berlin Metropolitan Area

About

As a College Professor of International Management at FHM University of Applied Sciences, I teach and mentor students who aspire to become successful entrepreneurs and managers in the global market. I have over 20 years of experience in importing, distributing, and retailing consumer goods from Brazil, as the owner of Beleza Inc., an authorized reseller of Boticario, Havaianas, Melissa, and Morana brands in the US. I also hold a FinTech Certificate and a Higher Education Teaching Certificate from Harvard University, as well as a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Touro College. I have published a book on the determinants of acquisition premia in the pharmaceutical industry, based on my previous role as a Senior Manager of Finance at Aventis Pharmaceuticals. My specialties include new business development, business planning, launching foreign brands, setting up franchises, and operating and growing start-ups. My mission is to share my knowledge and expertise with the next generation of business leaders and innovators.

Experience

  • College Professor International Management at Fachhochschule des Mittelstandes Bielefeld
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    University of Applied Sciences for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Berlin, Germany

  • Owner at Beleza Inc. authorized Boticario, Havaianas Eyewear, Melissa & Morana reseller
    Aug 2004 - Present · 21 yrs 11 mos

    www.brazilfreeshop.com

  • Sr. Manager Finance at Aventis Pharmaceuticals
    Sep 2001 - Oct 2005 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Philip Morris International (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Manager, Business Development
      Dec 1999 - Aug 2001 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Sr. Financial Analyst
      Aug 1997 - Nov 1999 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Sr. Financial Analyst at IMS Health
    Sep 1995 - Aug 1997 · 2 yrs