Nadine Sauerzapfe - Building a circular organizational and business model

Q: Where is Nadine based?

Nadine is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Nadine speak?

Nadine speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nadine have?

Nadine has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Nadine has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Nadine may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nadine's latest experience?

Nadine's most recent position is Project Manager 'Streuobst Perspectives' at Brandenburg Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection .

Q: What companies has Nadine worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nadine has worked for Brandenburg Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection and Nadine Sauerzapfe Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Nadine most experienced in?

Nadine is most experienced in industries like Agriculture , Professional Services , and Information Technology . Nadine also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Government and Administration , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Nadine most experienced in?

Nadine is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Human Resources . Nadine also has some experience in Marketing , Operations , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Nadine worked in recently?

Nadine has recently worked in industries like Agriculture , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Nadine worked in recently?

Nadine has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Human Resources .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Project Manager 'Streuobst Perspectives'

Brandenburg Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection

Cooperatively developing a solution- and practice-oriented action plan to secure and establish innovation capacity and drive initiatives for traditional orchards in Brandenburg under the conditions of climate change
Designing and setting the strategic direction of the two-year project
Project and team management
Content development and co-design
Controlling and budgeting
Stakeholder management, communication, marketing, event management, and reporting
Designing and facilitating workshops as part of the networked participation process with stakeholders from politics and administration
Strategy and vision work
Initiating the Brandenburg Streuobst Parliament

Dec 2019 - Dec 2022

3 years 1 month

Project Manager 'Streuobst Networking'

Brandenburg Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection

Designing and organizing the annual conference
Strategic partner and network work
Public relations, marketing, and reporting
Developing CSR projects for external clients
Strategy and vision work for the association
Managing participation processes
Transforming the analog conference format into a semi-annual digital event series
Establishing a podcast series and a video interview series
Increasing participant numbers and expanding reach from regional to national
Successful grant acquisition for four projects, including an ELER application

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of Strategic Building Development

Own company

Developing a strategic leasing and marketing concept for the new Circular Economy House
Coordinating with construction companies and architects on circular use of spaces and interiors
Stakeholder management and attracting anchor tenants

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

4 months

Project Manager 'ReUse Pop-Up Store'

Berlin Senate Department for Environment, Transport and Climate Protection

Designing, planning, and organizing the first 'ReUse Pop-Up Store' on behalf of the Berlin Senate Department
Budget creation and management
Program development and scheduling for the three-week event
Leading production and the production team
Communicating with clients, contractors, exhibitors, speakers, and guests

May 2018 - Dec 2018

8 months

Head of the events area at the Circular House

CRCLR gGmbH

Coordinating and executing circular and sustainable events for clients as well as in-house formats
Sales and marketing activities for the event venue
Key account management for major clients and execution of large events
Proposal creation, budget planning, invoicing, and controlling
Managing internal resources (3–5 employees)
Building a pool of service providers and suppliers
Designing and conducting workshops and lectures on circular economy
Team and business area development
Contributing to strategy and vision for the CRCLR House
Creating a strategic offerings concept and establishing the venue
Executing over 20 successful circular events within eight months
Significantly increasing revenues in the events sector

Jun 2010 - Feb 2016

5 years 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

East London Restaurante .K.

Creating concepts and business plans, including financial and budget planning
Coordinating and planning the conversion of a former snack bar into an English restaurant
Sole management and business development
Leading a team of ten employees
Marketing, public relations, and event organization
Inventory management and accounting
Establishing an additional catering service

Dec 2009 - Present

16 years 4 months

Strategic Consultant & Project Manager

Nadine Sauerzapfe Consulting

Leading, designing, and implementing complex social-ecological projects
Advising law firms on agile project management
Expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration
Developing sustainable strategy and communication concepts for ecological transformation and agricultural projects
Stakeholder management and participatory planning
Organizing and conducting hackathons for change processes
Recruiting young IT talents for Young Targets GmbH (08.2017–07.2018)
Project management of the "Gala der Berliner Meisterköche 2016" for Visit: communication strategy, team leadership, and co-creation
Developing strategy and vision for a Berlin-based IT start-up: actively shaping meaningful change
Leading and developing the events department at Ostmost: structured, value-based, and sustainable impact orientation (10.2014–02.2016)
Giving presentations and workshops on starting a business, business development, and strategy and vision development

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Agriculture, Professional Services, Information Technology, Government and Administration, Food and Beverage, and Construction.

Agriculture

Professional Services

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Food and Beverage

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.

Project Management

Strategy

Human Resources

Marketing

Operations

Finance

Summary

I help companies clearly structure necessary changes, embed them organizationally, and implement them effectively.

My focus is on connecting business goals with a lasting impact through solid strategies, clear decision-making foundations, and a company culture that enables change.

As a strategic consultant, I work at the intersection of organization, culture, and socio-ecological transformation. With over 15 years of experience in complex transformation and development projects, I support organizations in staying capable of taking action even in dynamic and challenging contexts.

Skills

Strategic When Orientation And Direction Are Missing
Structural When Organization, Roles, Or Processes No Longer Fit
Operational When Changes Need To Be Implemented
Dialogical When Participation And Communication Are Crucial

In Doing So, I Connect Socio-ecological Objectives With Business Realities—pragmatic, Clear, And Effective

Transformation & Strategic Orientation
Developing And Refining Transformation, Sustainability, And Organizational Strategies
Translating Socio-ecological Goals Into Business-compatible Strategies
Supporting Strategy, Vision, And Decision-making Processes
Organizational And Cultural Development
Designing And Facilitating Change And Participation Processes
Working On Roles, Responsibilities, Collaboration, And Leadership
Developing Formats To Strengthen Learning And Change Capacity
Implementation & Project Management
Leading And Managing Interdisciplinary Transformation And Development Projects
Stakeholder, Partner, And Network Management
Budget Responsibility, Controlling, And Grant Management
Workshops, Sparring & Enablement
Strategy Workshops For (Leadership) Teams
Workshops And Insights On Socio-ecological Transformation, Circular Economy, And The Future Of Work
Sparring For Individuals Undergoing Change

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2004 - Mar 2009

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg / Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg

Dipl. Business Economist (Univ.) / M.A. · Erlangen, Germany

Aug 1999 - Jul 2002

Data Treuhand GmbH & Co KG Magdeburg

Vocational training as a tax clerk · Tax clerk · Magdeburg, Germany

Jul 1996 - Jul 1999

Europaschule Stephaneum Aschersleben

High school diploma · Aschersleben, Germany

Certifications & licenses

HR Management and Organizational Development

B.A. New Work

Organizational Development single-module course

B.A. New Work

Personnel Psychology single-module course

B.A. New Work

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Agriculture 16.5 y

Avg length 4 y

Longest experience 16 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager 'Streuobst Perspectives', Project Manager 'Streuobst Networking', Head of Strategic Building Development

Main industries Agriculture, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Nadine based?

Nadine is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Nadine speak?

Nadine speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Nadine have?

Nadine has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Nadine has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Nadine may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nadine be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nadine would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager 'Streuobst Perspectives', Project Manager 'Streuobst Networking', Head of Strategic Building Development.

What is Nadine's latest experience?

Nadine's most recent position is Project Manager 'Streuobst Perspectives' at Brandenburg Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection.

What companies has Nadine worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nadine has worked for Brandenburg Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection and Nadine Sauerzapfe Consulting.

Which industries is Nadine most experienced in?

Nadine is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Nadine also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Government and Administration, and Construction.

Which business areas is Nadine most experienced in?

Nadine is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Human Resources. Nadine also has some experience in Marketing, Operations, and Finance.

Which industries has Nadine worked in recently?

Nadine has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Nadine worked in recently?

Nadine has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Human Resources.

What is Nadine's education?

Nadine holds a Master from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg / Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Does Nadine have any certificates?

Nadine has 3 certificates. These include: HR Management and Organizational Development, Organizational Development single-module course, and Personnel Psychology single-module course.

What is the availability of Nadine?

Nadine is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nadine?

Nadine's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.