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Kathrin Van Echten

Business Angel; Freelancer

Kathrin Van Echten
Munich, Germany

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

Business Angel; Freelancer

Business Angel; Freelancer

Aug 2020 - Jan 2022
1 year 6 months
Munich, Germany

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
Apr 2020 - Jul 2024
4 years 4 months
Munich, Germany

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
Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
1 year 2 months
Munich, Germany

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
Jan 2016 - May 2019
3 years 5 months
Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant

Kearney GmbH (A.T. Kearney)

  • Led workstreams in 10+ projects including go-to-market strategy, business transformation, growth strategies, and performance improvement
Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
1 year 2 months
Germany

Gap Year Rotations

Various Companies

Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
6 months
San Diego, United States

Business Development Intern

World Trade Center San Diego

  • Planned and executed business development initiatives to promote international trade for local companies
Sep 2005 - Sep 2008
3 years 1 month
Nuremberg, Germany

Trainee & Sales Professional

Faber-Castell AG

  • Managed B2B sales accounts including individual offerings and pricing

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

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).

Manufacturing
Cosmetics
Retail
Professional Services
Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

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).

Operations
Strategy
Product Development
Finance
Sales
Project Management

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

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

University of St. Andrews

M.Sc. Management and Information Technology · Management and Information Technology · St Andrews, United Kingdom · 1.3 (top 5%)

Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

Copenhagen Business School

International Business · Copenhagen, Denmark · 1.4

Oct 2010 - Sep 2013

Friedrich-Alexander University

BA International Business Studies · International Business Studies · Nuremberg, Germany · 1.7

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Project Management (GPM)

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Where is Kathrin based?

Kathrin is based in Munich, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Kathrin speak?

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

How many years of experience does Kathrin have?

Kathrin has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Kathrin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Kathrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kathrin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kathrin would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Angel; Freelancer, Strategic Projects Manager, Managing Director.

What is Kathrin's latest experience?

Kathrin's most recent position is Business Angel; Freelancer at Business Angel; Freelancer.

What companies has Kathrin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kathrin has worked for Business Angel; Freelancer, WMF, a Groupe SEB Company, and IVVI Company GmbH.

Which industries is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Beauty and Cosmetics, and Retail. Kathrin also has some experience in Professional Services and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Sales. Kathrin also has some experience in Product Development, Finance, and Project Management.

Which industries has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in industries like Beauty and Cosmetics, Retail, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Finance, and Operations.

What is Kathrin's education?

Kathrin holds a Master in Management and Information Technology from University of St. Andrews and a Bachelor in International Business Studies from Friedrich-Alexander University.

Does Kathrin have any certificates?

Kathrin has 1 certificate: Project Management (GPM).

What is the availability of Kathrin?

Kathrin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kathrin?

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