Kathrin Van Echten-Business Angel; Freelancer
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Experience
Business Angel; Freelancer
Business Angel; Freelancer
Strategic Projects Manager
WMF, a Groupe SEB Company
- Worked closely with the President Consumer DACH
- Led two key Strategy 2025 projects during the company transformation in product and pricing
Managing Director
IVVI Company GmbH
- Co-founder and CEO of a CBD supplement and cosmetics e-business
- Invented the product and built up the business
- Led a team of up to 7 people and fostered a culture of innovation and agility
- Ensured operational and financial efficiency
Transformation & Innovation Manager
WMF, a Groupe SEB Company
- Chief of staff to the B2C Sales Vice President on transformational projects
- Led a key sales project with P&L responsibility
- Managed a €15 million revenue category
Senior Consultant
Kearney GmbH (A.T. Kearney)
- Led workstreams in 10+ projects including go-to-market strategy, business transformation, growth strategies, and performance improvement
Gap Year Rotations
Various Companies
Business Development Intern
World Trade Center San Diego
- Planned and executed business development initiatives to promote international trade for local companies
Trainee & Sales Professional
Faber-Castell AG
- Managed B2B sales accounts including individual offerings and pricing
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Cosmetics, Retail, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Product Development, Finance, Sales, and Project Management.
Summary
- Business and technology professional with a track record and more than 9 years of experience in strategy and operations in the consumer and health industries
- Results-oriented problem solver with experience in management consulting, corporate, and start-up environments
- Budgeting experience, financial case analysis, and the ability to optimize resource allocation
- Skilled at navigating the challenges of scaling businesses while keeping a customer-centric focus
- Hands-on mentality with attention to detail
Skills
Microsoft Office (Expert In Excel, Powerpoint, And Word), Instagram, Canva
Sports: Former Competitive Gymnast (Including 2nd Place In Bavaria). Today: Pilates And Skiing
Interests: Investments; Health & Diseases; Ai Topics
Languages
Education
University of St. Andrews
M.Sc. Management and Information Technology · Management and Information Technology · St Andrews, United Kingdom · 1.3 (top 5%)
Copenhagen Business School
International Business · Copenhagen, Denmark · 1.4
Friedrich-Alexander University
BA International Business Studies · International Business Studies · Nuremberg, Germany · 1.7
Certifications & licenses
Project Management (GPM)
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Experience
Global experience
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Frequently asked questions
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Kathrin is based in Munich, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
Kathrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Kathrin has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Kathrin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Kathrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Kathrin would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Angel; Freelancer, Strategic Projects Manager, Managing Director.
Kathrin's most recent position is Business Angel; Freelancer at Business Angel; Freelancer.
In recent years, Kathrin has worked for Business Angel; Freelancer, WMF, a Groupe SEB Company, and IVVI Company GmbH.
Kathrin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Cosmetics, and Retail. Kathrin also has some experience in Professional Services and Banking and Finance.
Kathrin is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Sales. Kathrin also has some experience in Product Development, Finance, and Project Management.
Kathrin has recently worked in industries like Cosmetics, Retail, and Banking and Finance.
Kathrin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Finance, and Operations.
Kathrin holds a Master in Management and Information Technology from University of St. Andrews and a Bachelor in International Business Studies from Friedrich-Alexander University.
Kathrin has 1 certificate: Project Management (GPM).
The availability of Kathrin needs to be confirmed.
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