Munich, Bavaria, Germany
As Managing Director and Spokesperson of the International Siemens Foundation, I am committed to fostering a fair and just future for all. Together with my team and our partners, we focus on three pivotal fields of action: Essential Services, Digitality (Connected Societies), and Climate, with a regional emphasis on Europe, Africa, Latin America, and India. By working hand in hand with communities, organizations, and thought leaders, we amplify our efforts to create sustainable, scalable solutions tailored to the needs of those we serve. Whether it’s enabling access to clean energy, expanding digital opportunities, or strengthening climate resilience, we believe in the transformative power of shared innovation. My academic journey has been equally diverse: I studied German and English at the University of Hamburg, cultural studies at the University of Technology in Sydney, and economics at ESMT in Berlin, supplemented by executive programs at Harvard and Columbia Business Schools. Serving on international committees and boards of trustees has further deepened my understanding of global challenges and solutions. At Siemens Stiftung, we are united by a shared purpose: to work Together for Sustainable Social Development. This mission inspires me every day to contribute to a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
I am responsible for the operational management and strategic development of Siemens Stiftung. Together with our CFO, Robert Balthazar, I am in charge of implementing our strategy and projects in the fields of education, social entrepreneurship, and culture. I'm also a member of the Advisory Board on "Rethinking Transport in Africa - Connecting Minds for African Solutions" by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Agora Verkehrswende.
As the Head of International Planning and Development, I was responsible for leading the establishment of international programs and cooperations in Germany, Europe and the USA.
I supervized the management of the transatlantic network, by developing the North American activities for the ZEIT Stiftung and Bucerius Law School. I designed a sustainable fundraising strategy, strengthened the US capital stock and facilitated research projects with American educational partners.
As the Managing Director of the for-profit business unit at Bucerius Law School, I was responsible for education, facilitating conferences and management meetings as well as consulting services. In cooperation with leading university partners in Germany, Switzerland, China and the US, I developed international program offers.
I was the Deputy Director and Academic Program Director of the for-profit subsidiary of the University of Hamburg. In this role, I designed and implemented international postgraduate (Master, MBA, LLM) and continuing education programs.