Norbert Sommer - Global Strategy Team – Director, Head of Strategy Germany/Mexico/Brazil

Q: Where is Norbert based?

Norbert is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Norbert speak?

Norbert speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Norbert have?

Norbert has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Norbert has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Norbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Norbert's latest experience?

Norbert's most recent position is Global Strategy Team – Director, Head of Strategy Germany/Mexico/Brazil at JOKR .

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

In recent years, Norbert has worked for JOKR and Delivery Hero .

Q: Which industries is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in industries like Retail , Food and Beverage , and Banking and Finance . Norbert also has some experience in Insurance and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , Strategy and Planning , and Finance . Norbert also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Norbert worked in recently?

Norbert has recently worked in industries like Retail and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Norbert worked in recently?

Norbert has recently worked in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , Strategy and Planning , and Finance .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jun 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Global Strategy Team – Director, Head of Strategy Germany/Mexico/Brazil

JOKR

Joined JOKR at Seed stage and grew it into a “unicorn” within 10 months, reporting directly to the CEO
Led financing activities across both equity and venture debt, having raised more than $400m through Series A, Series B, and Series C investment rounds led by blue-chip equity and debt VC investors
Built out the strategy function (M&A activities, periodic investor reporting, preparation of board meetings, ad hoc shareholder requests)
Analysed acquisitions, divestments, and strategic investment opportunities, notably leading the acquisition of Plaz in Colombia, the strategic sale of JOKR Mexico to FEMSA, and the sale of JOKR Peru to Supermercados Peruanos
Recognized as top-performing talent within the JOKR group, promoted from Director to Head of Strategy

Jul 2018 - Jun 2021

3 years

Germany

Strategy Team - M&A Manager, M&A Senior Manager Germany

Delivery Hero

Involved in 35+ e-commerce transactions, venture capital investments, and overall strategic positioning of Delivery Hero
Led cross-border teams and advisors for 35+ transactions by managing all transaction phases (research, origination, negotiation, execution, and management/supervisory board interaction)
Deal selection: Sale of Delivery Hero's German assets for $1bn+ to Takeaway.com and the acquisition of Woowa Bros. for $4bn
Managed all of Delivery Hero's major VC and minority investments (AuM $1.1bn), including establishing investment processes, best practices, and structures
Deal selection: Minority investments in Zomato, Rappi, Glovo, Impossible Foods, JUST, and Flash Coffee

Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

2 years

United Kingdom

Investment Banking Division – Analyst

Citi

Worked on 40+ M&A transactions, equity offerings, and debt issuances within the healthcare industry
US Biotech's $5 billion acquisition of Nordic Specialty Pharma:
Financially modelled the operating, DCF, and merger models for the Board of Directors presentation
Performed strategic analysis of the acquisition target and assisted with due diligence process initiation

Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

6 months

Netherlands

Growth Capital – Intern

HPE Growth

Responsible for identifying and evaluating prospective investment opportunities, due diligence, and market analysis
Conducted in-depth financial and commercial due diligence of investment targets
Actively involved in 10 investments in the SaaS, FinTech, and InsurTech segments from initial screening to signing, including uberall, PPRO, and eGym

Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

1 year 6 months

Germany

Strategy & Expansion – Entrepreneur in Residence

Wayfair

Helped establish the business plan and positioning by conducting competitive landscape analysis, setting up operations, and building the financial model
Worked closely with the founders to design the international expansion strategy in Europe, including country-by-country feasibility assessment, three-year expansion plan, budgeting, financing modelling, and recruiting

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 Retail (6 years), Food and Beverage (3 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), Insurance (0.5 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Retail

Food and Beverage

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Information Technology

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 Investments and M&A (10 years), Strategy (9 years), Finance (8 years), and Research and Development (0.5 years).

Investments and M&A

Strategy

Finance

Research and Development

Skills

It & Databases

Excel (Vba), Powerpoint, Word
Bloomberg, Capital Iq, Eikon
Mergermarket, Dealogic, Factiva
Lucanet, Looker, Datastudio

Sports

Tennis: Competition Level
Soccer: Competition Level
Ski: Freeride Skiing And Touring

Brewing & Craft Beers

Homemade Brewing Activities
Attended Classes On Beer Culture

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

French

Elementary

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

Warwick Business School

Bachelor in Management & Finance · Management & Finance · United Kingdom · Summa Cum Laude Distinction (Top of Class)

Aug 2003 - Jun 2010

Nordseegymnasium St. Peter Ording

Abitur · Sankt Peter-Ording, Germany · 1,3 Overall Grade (Top 1%)

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Norbert based?

Norbert is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Norbert speak?

Norbert speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Norbert have?

Norbert has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Norbert has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Norbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Norbert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Norbert would be well-suited for roles such as: Global Strategy Team – Director, Head of Strategy Germany/Mexico/Brazil, Strategy Team - M&A Manager, M&A Senior Manager Germany, Investment Banking Division – Analyst.

What is Norbert's latest experience?

Norbert's most recent position is Global Strategy Team – Director, Head of Strategy Germany/Mexico/Brazil at JOKR.

What companies has Norbert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Norbert has worked for JOKR and Delivery Hero.

Which industries is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in industries like Retail, Food and Beverage, and Banking and Finance. Norbert also has some experience in Insurance and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Strategy and Planning, and Finance. Norbert also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Norbert worked in recently?

Norbert has recently worked in industries like Retail and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Norbert worked in recently?

Norbert has recently worked in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Strategy and Planning, and Finance.

What is Norbert's education?

Norbert holds a Bachelor in Management & Finance from Warwick Business School.

What is the availability of Norbert?

Norbert is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Norbert?

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