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Philipp (C.) Gérard

Head of Product; Member of the Board

Philipp Gérard
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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Sep 2020 - Mar 2022
1 year 7 months

Head of Product; Member of the Board

Smart Insurtech AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Product; Member of the Board at Smart Insurtech AG
Industries
Insurance
Business Areas
Product Development
Strategy
  • Large InsurTech provider
Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 3 months

Tech & Product Consultant

Tech & Product Consultant

Expertise details
Position Summary
Tech & Product Consultant at Tech & Product Consultant
Industries
Energy
Banking and Finance
Insurance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Consulting customers in the FinTech, InsurTech, and GreenTech space
Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
1 year 3 months

Managing Director

Brainwave Hub GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Managing Director at Brainwave Hub GmbH
Industries
Healthcare
Information Technology
Business Areas
Operations
Strategy
  • Digital hub for a Swiss-based family office focused on HealthTech
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
1 year 2 months

Chief Executive Officer

iamsmart GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Chief Executive Officer at iamsmart GmbH
Industries
Energy
Information Technology
Business Areas
Strategy
  • E.ON-backed smart home company
Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
5 months

Venture Partner

Mountain Fintech

Expertise details
Position Summary
Venture Partner at Mountain Fintech
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Investments and M&A
  • Company builder for FinTech companies
Aug 2015 - Feb 2017
1 year 7 months

Head of Product

FinLeap GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Product at FinLeap GmbH
Industries
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Largest FinTech company builder in Europe at the time
Nov 2014 - Aug 2016
1 year 10 months

Product Manager

Savedo GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Product Manager at Savedo GmbH
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Product Development
  • B2C FinTech focused on fixed-term deposit products
May 2014 - Nov 2014
7 months

Group Development Manager

HitFox Group (now IONIQ Group)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Group Development Manager at HitFox Group (now IONIQ Group)
Industries
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
Strategy
  • New FinTech arm
Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
8 months

Full-Stack Developer

kununu GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Full-Stack Developer at kununu GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Startup matching talent to companies
Jan 2001 - Mar 2009
8 years 3 months

Founder

Zeitdenken

Expertise details
Position Summary
Founder at Zeitdenken
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Award-winning youth media platform ZEITDENKEN

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Banking and Finance, Media and Entertainment, Energy, Insurance, Information Technology, and Healthcare.

Banking and Finance
Media and Entertainment
Energy
Insurance
Information Technology
Healthcare
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Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Strategy, Operations, and Investments and M&A.

Product Development
Information Technology
Strategy
Operations
Investments and M&A
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Skills

  • Programming: Php, Crystal, Javascript, Some Scala, Java, Ruby, Go
  • Frameworks: Laravel, Symfony, Zend, Rails, React Native, Etc.
  • Database Systems: Sql & Nosql (Postgres, Mysql, Mongodb, Redis, Etc.)
  • Infrastructure: Aws, Azure, Gce, Heroku, K8s, Bare Metal
  • Product Tools: Jira, Confluence, Aha!, Sketch, Figma, Framer, Bpmn, Etc.
  • Methodology: Agile, Less, Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, Scrumfall, Etc.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
Chinese
Elementary

Education

Sep 2022 - Oct 2023

Technical University of Berlin

MBL in International & European Energy Law · International & European Energy Law · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

Sungkyunkwan University

Tri-Continental MBA program · Business Administration · Korea, Republic of · Dean’s List, Top Student

Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

NEOMA Business School

Tri-Continental MBA program · Business Administration · Rouen, France · Dean’s List, Top Student

...and 2 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10
Experience in Banking and Finance 9.5 y
Avg length 2 y 3 m
Longest experience 8 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Product; Member of the Board, Tech & Product Consultant, Managing Director
Main industries Banking and Finance, Media and Entertainment, Energy
Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Where is Philipp based?

Philipp is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Philipp speak?

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

How many years of experience does Philipp have?

Philipp has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Philipp has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Philipp be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Philipp would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Product; Member of the Board, Tech & Product Consultant, Managing Director.

What is Philipp's latest experience?

Philipp's most recent position is Head of Product; Member of the Board at Smart Insurtech AG.

What companies has Philipp worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Philipp has worked for Smart Insurtech AG and Tech & Product Consultant.

Which industries is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Media and Entertainment, and Energy. Philipp also has some experience in Insurance, Information Technology, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Strategy. Philipp also has some experience in Operations and Investments and M&A.

Which industries has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in industries like Insurance, Energy, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Strategy.

What is Philipp's education?

Philipp holds a Master in International & European Energy Law from Technical University of Berlin, a Master in Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University, a Master in Business Administration from NEOMA Business School, a Master in Business Administration from University of Victoria and a Bachelor in International Business Administration from Vienna University of Business and Economics.

What is the availability of Philipp?

Philipp is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Philipp?

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