Steering transformations, restructurings and ESG/impact strategies for corporations, private equity, venture capital and scale-ups.
Advising boards and top management on business model innovation, organizational development and actionable growth, digital and sustainability initiatives.
Developing and implementing value creation and due diligence roadmaps, as well as reporting strategies according to CSRD/SFDR.
Coaching leadership teams and founders, fostering resilient high-performance cultures.
Jan 2021 - Present
4 years 11 months
Germany
Investor & Advisor
SymBiotic Green Technologies; Fainin; Mimotype; Clean Energy Global
Strategic support for sustainable technology, circular economy and platform companies.
Helping build KPI and impact frameworks, financing and performance measurement for VC-backed startups, including business model development, due diligence and operational optimization.
Jan 2021 - Present
4 years 11 months
Germany
Mentor & Advisor
Various Social-Impact Initiatives
Mentor at Reaktor Berlin and TechQuartier Frankfurt: supporting startup founders in developing business models, fundraising strategies and sustainable growth paths.
Advisor at Skateistan: providing strategic support for an international non-profit that promotes children and youth worldwide through skateboarding.
Regular participation in panels, working groups and community-building activities to promote impact investing and social innovation.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years
Germany
Strategy Advisor
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Germany
Developing strategies to strengthen relations between the UAE and Germany, focusing on economic and cultural exchange.
Setting up PMO functions, managing strategy implementation and leading digitalization and process optimization projects to boost efficiency and improve alignment with all stakeholders.
Ongoing advisory to the headquarters in Abu Dhabi, both remotely and on-site, on transformation, risk management and performance reporting.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2018
8 years
United Arab Emirates
Strategic Advisor to the Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
Led a multi-year, organization-wide turnaround, awarded the "UAE Government Excellence Award" for the most improved government entity.
Led more than 20 ongoing reform initiatives, integrated KPIs and digital PMO systems, and drove sustainable improvements in strategy, operations and stakeholder management.
Established the Emirates Diplomatic Academy to develop diplomatic capabilities.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
3 years
United Arab Emirates
Advisor
Abu Dhabi Center for Sheltering and Humanitarian Care – Ewaa
Strategic consulting to the board on further developing the organization, optimizing structures, and improving services for victims of human trafficking.
Support in implementing projects to improve operational efficiency, resource allocation, and long-term organizational expansion.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
4 years
United Arab Emirates
Senior Manager
Oliver Wyman – formerly OC&C Strategy Consultants Middle East
Leading restructuring and transformation projects for companies in energy, telecommunications, industry, and the public sector; managing teams of up to 10 consultants.
Delivering up to €30 million in annual savings per project, developing operating models and KPI frameworks, and implementing digital and performance excellence solutions.
Leading stakeholder management, process optimization, and post-merger integrations in multinational, cross-functional teams.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
2 years
Germany
Senior Consultant
Mücke-Roth & Company – formerly Mücke Sturm & Company
Developed and implemented process and cost optimization strategies for Germany's largest telecommunications provider – significantly reducing billing costs and increasing customer satisfaction.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
4 years
United Arab Emirates
Consultant
Oliver Wyman – formerly OC&C Strategy Consultants Middle East
Designed and implemented change management, organization design, and performance improvement projects, especially in the public and energy sectors.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
1 year
United Kingdom
Sales Executive
Datamonitor
Summary
Transformation and sustainability leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering measurable results for venture capital and corporate clients.
Recognized for enabling multi-year turnarounds, multi-million-euro value creation, and award-winning transformations across international settings.
Combines a data-driven mindset with collaborative, cross-cultural leadership to empower teams at all levels and drive lasting change.
Trusted advisor guiding digital innovation, ESG/impact strategies, and organizational growth, creating sustainable value for boards, executive teams, and investors.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Arabic
Elementary
Education
Oct 2019 - Jun 2025
Sheffield Hallam University
Doctor of Business Administration · Business Administration · United Kingdom
Oct 2001 - Jun 2002
Regent’s Business School London & Bournemouth University
MA in International Management · International Management · United Kingdom
Oct 1999 - Jun 2001
University of East London
BA in Economics, Business Administration · Economics · United Kingdom