Kathrin Van Echten
Business Angel; Freelancer
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
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (5.5 years), Cosmetics (4.5 years), Retail (4.5 years), Professional Services (4 years), and Banking and Finance (1.5 years).
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Experienced in Operations (7.5 years), Strategy (5 years), Product Development (4.5 years), Finance (4.5 years), Sales (4.5 years), and Project Management (2.5 years).
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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