Germany
Stephanie Levy is an international executive working at the intersection of workforce transformation and future skills. She builds cross-sector partnerships and talent ecosystems that advance AI readiness, strengthen Europe's competitiveness, and accelerate the green and digital transition. She currently serves as Director of Education & Skills at EIT RawMaterials, a pan-European innovation community co-funded by the European Union. In this role, she leads strategic workforce and skills initiatives spanning industry-academic collaboration, lifelong learning, and professional development across the critical raw materials and advanced materials sectors. Prior to joining EIT RawMaterials, Stephanie served as CEO of 42 Berlin and 42 Wolfsburg, leading two software engineering campuses within the global 42 Network. She drove strategic growth, organizational development, and multilateral partnerships that deepened industry and academic collaboration and expanded access to digital and technology education. Stephanie has held senior leadership roles across Europe and the United States. She has led multicultural teams and programs spanning more than 30 countries across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Her background encompasses global operations, governance, international education, and the scaling of strategic talent and professional learning initiatives across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. With dual EU-US citizenship and leadership experience spanning sectors and geographies, she brings a systems-level perspective to organizational transformation, international collaboration, and innovation ecosystems. Focus areas: Workforce transformation • European future skills policy • Strategic industry and academic partnerships • Critical raw materials & advanced materials • AI and innovation leadership
Leads the Education & Skills Pillar at EIT RawMaterials, a pan-European innovation community co-funded by the European Union, advancing workforce readiness, skills development, and education initiatives across Europe’s raw materials and advanced materials sectors. • Shapes the strategic direction of education and skills across Europe’s green and digital transition, building ecosystems that strengthen workforce readiness and talent development • Oversees a portfolio of education, skills, and workforce development initiatives, including the European Raw Materials Academy, European Advanced Materials Academy, EIT Higher Education Initiative, and Girls Go STEM • Steers cross-KIC education collaboration and represents EIT RawMaterials at key forums, conferences, and governance bodies across Europe’s innovation and future skills ecosystem • Drives the commercialisation of the education portfolio through new funding instruments, industry partnerships, and business models aligned with EU and Horizon Europe frameworks • Serves on the EIT RawMaterials senior management team, contributing to cross-functional strategy and organisational development
Led two European campuses within the global 42 network, preparing diverse learners for the future of work and AI-driven digital transformation. • Provided strategic leadership for two tech campuses in Germany, overseeing eight teams across Berlin and Wolfsburg • Developed and managed public-private partnerships with industry, academic institutions, NGOs, and policy stakeholders • Represented 42 Berlin and 42 Wolfsburg at conferences and international forums, strengthening the organization’s presence, partnerships, and alignment with emerging AI and digital-skills priorities • Oversaw governance, compliance, and institutional processes in line with 42 network frameworks and regulatory requirements • Guided organizational development and resource planning for nearly 1000 learners across both 42 campuses and the sea:me mobility lab in Wolfsburg
Led operations, strategic partnerships, and GTM strategy for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), positioning Inspera as a trusted EdTech partner in digital assessment, AI, and educational innovation. • Expanded market presence in DACH through new business development, public-private partnerships, and tailored implementation strategies • Developed a go-to-market approach aligned with German-speaking higher education and regulatory requirements • Managed sales, marketing, and cross-functional operations for the region, ensuring cohesive growth and customer success • Strengthened thought leadership by contributing to EdTech conference panels, policy discussions, and cross-sector dialogues
Directed Global Operations for CIEE’s virtual and in-person internship programs across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia-Pacific. Partnered with corporations, NGOs, and universities to develop inclusive, future-ready experiential learning models. • Oversaw operational strategy for the internship division, cultivating hundreds of partnerships to expand the organization’s worldwide network • Designed and scaled remote program models across 30+ international locations • Built collaboration frameworks with startups, nonprofits, and public institutions to strengthen employability pathways • Led cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, improving delivery consistency and learner outcomes • Identified emerging destinations and market trends to support rapid program expansion • Optimized onboarding and training processes for a hybrid, globally distributed staff
Directed international professional education programs in Berlin, managing strategic partnerships, academic collaboration, and organizational growth. • Increased student internship participation by 1,025%, establishing Berlin as one of CIEE’s fastest-growing internship program locations • Built and maintained a network of 800+ partnerships with corporations, start-ups, and NGOs across the region • Led operations, finance, and recruitment to develop and manage a high-performing local team • Represented CIEE at conferences and sector events to strengthen academic and industry engagement
Founded and led a consultancy specializing in digital strategy, online learning, and business transformation for a global entrepreneurial client base. • Achieved 475% revenue growth over four years through strategic positioning and targeted client acquisition • Directed all aspects of product development, operations, and marketing, ensuring sustainable business performance • Provided executive coaching and digital transformation support to entrepreneurs from 53 countries