Sandy Zwicker - Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim

Q: Where is Sandy based?

Sandy is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Sandy speak?

Sandy speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sandy have?

Sandy has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sandy has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Sandy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sandy's latest experience?

Sandy's most recent position is Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim at Futterneid Consulting .

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

In recent years, Sandy has worked for Futterneid Consulting , Wholey, Green Grizzly GmbH , NABA Feinkost GmbH , and foodspring GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sandy most experienced in?

Sandy is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Retail , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Sandy most experienced in?

Sandy is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Strategy . Sandy also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Project Management , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Sandy worked in recently?

Sandy has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Sandy worked in recently?

Sandy has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Quality Assurance .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

8 months

Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim

Futterneid Consulting

Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim

Jan 2024 - May 2025

1 year 5 months

Head of Product & Quality / Product Owner

Wholey, Green Grizzly GmbH

Responsible for product development, product and product data management, quality management and assurance (incl. IFS Broker)
Introduced IFS Broker with 99.75%
Implemented a stage-gate process including decision templates and moderation

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Head of Product Management

NABA Feinkost GmbH

Strategic portfolio development of manufacturer brands
Product-Life-Cycle-Management
Development and launch of 5 new categories (approx. 40 SKUs)
Introduction of a self-optimized innovation process

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Senior Product Manager

NABA Feinkost GmbH

Strategic portfolio development of manufacturer brands
Product-Life-Cycle-Management
Development and launch of 5 new categories (approx. 40 SKUs)
Introduction of a self-optimized innovation process

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Innovation Manager

foodspring GmbH

Optimized the sensory product quality of the portfolio
Developed strategic product concepts in the fitness and functional food area
Managed projects from concept to launch and beyond
Analyzed the current state and developed measures such as changing production processes and recipe adjustments
Launched approx. 35 SKUs and achieved concept approval for 20 SKUs
Introduced a decision-making process with the management team

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Innovation Accelerator Food

Unilever Schweiz GmbH

Project leadership throughout the entire innovation project management process
Idea generation, concept development, validation, and product development
Creating marketing concepts (Knorr: sauces and snacking) for the Swiss market
Organizing workshops and implementing agile work methods
Launching a premium noodle pot

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

Product Manager

NABA Feinkost GmbH

Product portfolio management for the manufacturer's brands

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Junior Product Marketing Manager

Veganz Procurement GmbH

Assortment management and trend scouting for Veganz stores
Successful introduction of vegan US brands to the German market (procurement and product marketing)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Retail, and Professional Services.

Food and Beverage

Retail

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Marketing, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Procurement.

Product Development

Marketing

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Procurement

Skills

10+ Years In Food: Product, Innovation & Quality, Approx. 150 Skus Launched (Dach Market)
Project Planning & Management: Roadmaps, Milestones, Dependencies, Prioritization
Reporting: Regular Project Updates, Clear Overviews, Cost Control
Processes & Quality: Stage-gate Models, Checklists, Certifications And Audits
Collaboration: Leading And Coordinating Cross-functional Teams, Supplier Management
Working Style: Structured And Efficient Execution, Decisive, Solution-oriented

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf

Bachelor of Science, Food Management, focus: plant-based foods · Food Management · Freising, Germany

Certifications & licenses

IFS Broker

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Food and Beverage 10.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim, Head of Product & Quality / Product Owner, Head of Product Management

Main industries Food and Beverage, Retail, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Marketing, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Sandy based?

Sandy is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sandy speak?

Sandy speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sandy have?

Sandy has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sandy has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Sandy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sandy be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sandy would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim, Head of Product & Quality / Product Owner, Head of Product Management.

What is Sandy's latest experience?

Sandy's most recent position is Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim at Futterneid Consulting.

What companies has Sandy worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sandy has worked for Futterneid Consulting, Wholey, Green Grizzly GmbH, NABA Feinkost GmbH, and foodspring GmbH.

Which industries is Sandy most experienced in?

Sandy is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Retail, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Sandy most experienced in?

Sandy is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Strategy. Sandy also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Procurement.

Which industries has Sandy worked in recently?

Sandy has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sandy worked in recently?

Sandy has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Quality Assurance.

What is Sandy's education?

Sandy holds a Bachelor in Food Management from Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf.

Does Sandy have any certificates?

Sandy has 1 certificate: IFS Broker.

What is the availability of Sandy?

Sandy is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sandy?

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