About
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I am a Master in Management candidate at INSEAD with experience across M&A, restructuring, and consulting. My work has focused on transaction-related analysis, financial modeling, and supporting strategic decision-making in complex business situations.
I am particularly interested in strategic roles at the intersection of transactions, advisory, and business building, where analytical rigor and commercial judgment are required to drive growth and transformation. I am especially drawn to consumer-facing industries shaped by strong brand dynamics, content, and evolving business models.
Alongside my professional experience, I have taken on leadership roles in investment initiatives and spent several years coaching a youth football team. These experiences have strengthened my ability to structure problems, communicate clearly, and take ownership in team-driven environments.
About
.
I am a Master in Management candidate at INSEAD with experience across M&A, restructuring, and consulting. My work has focused on transaction-related analysis, financial modeling, and supporting strategic decision-making in complex business situations.
I am particularly interested in strategic roles at the intersection of transactions, advisory, and business building, where analytical rigor and commercial judgment are required to drive growth and transformation. I am especially drawn to consumer-facing industries shaped by strong brand dynamics, content, and evolving business models.
Alongside my professional experience, I have taken on leadership roles in investment initiatives and spent several years coaching a youth football team. These experiences have strengthened my ability to structure problems, communicate clearly, and take ownership in team-driven environments.
Education
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INSEAD
Master in Management (MIM)
Fontainebleau / Singapore | Expected Jan 2027
Specialization :
Strategy Lab, Technology & Innovation Strategy, Personal Storytelling, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Paths to Power
Practicals :
Problem Solving, BBB Deals, Blue Ocean Strategy, Leveraging Big Data
Research :
The Future of Creative Production in the Entertainment Industry (in progress)
Clubs :
Consulting, Entrepreneurship, TMT, Sports & Business, Music
INSEAD
Master in Management (MIM)
Fontainebleau / Singapore | Expected Jan 2027
Specialization :
Strategy Lab, Technology & Innovation Strategy, Personal Storytelling, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Paths to Power
Practicals :
Problem Solving, BBB Deals, Blue Ocean Strategy, Leveraging Big Data
Research :
The Future of Creative Production in the Entertainment Industry (in progress)
Clubs :
Consulting, Entrepreneurship, TMT, Sports & Business, Music
University of Münster
B.Sc. Business Administration
Germany
Specialization :
Finance, Entrepreneurship, Economics
Grade :
Final Grade: 2.1
Thesis :
Option Pricing in the Jump-Diffusion Model of Merton
Research :
Eurozone Inflation Drivers (Top grade)
University of Münster
B.Sc. Business Administration
Germany
Specialization :
Finance, Entrepreneurship, Economics
Grade :
Final Grade: 2.1
Thesis :
Option Pricing in the Jump-Diffusion Model of Merton
Research :
Eurozone Inflation Drivers (Top grade)
Experience
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VISS
Incoming Founders Associate Intern
August 2026 – December 2026 · Karlsruhe, Germany
Upcoming role — further details to follow.
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VISS
Incoming Founders Associate Intern
August 2026 – December 2026 · Karlsruhe, Germany
Upcoming role — further details to follow.
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CHAUMET Business Creative Force Program
Finalist Team
June 2026 · Paris, France
Reached the global final (top 6 teams) of the LVMH × INSEAD case competition, pitching a luxury brand innovation concept with a full go-to-market plan to senior executives in Paris
Designed “Your Legacy. Our Lineage.”, a high-jewelry co-creation concept with a commercial and operational rollout plan
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CHAUMET Business Creative Force Program
Finalist Team
June 2026 · Paris, France
Reached the global final (top 6 teams) of the LVMH × INSEAD case competition, pitching a luxury brand innovation concept with a full go-to-market plan to senior executives in Paris
Designed “Your Legacy. Our Lineage.”, a high-jewelry co-creation concept with a commercial and operational rollout plan
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FalkenSteg
Restructuring Intern
March 2025 – July 2025 · Düsseldorf, Germany
Built a 13-week liquidity plan for a metal manufacturer facing imminent illiquidity, informing lenders' refinancing decisions in an out-of-court restructuring that helped the company avert insolvency
Contributed to a 13-week liquidity plan for a furniture manufacturer, supporting identification of liquidity measures
Designed a 4-part training series on restructuring frameworks for auditors and lawyers, growing attendance at every session
FalkenSteg
Restructuring Intern
March 2025 – July 2025 · Düsseldorf, Germany
Built a 13-week liquidity plan for a metal manufacturer facing imminent illiquidity, informing lenders' refinancing decisions in an out-of-court restructuring that helped the company avert insolvency
Contributed to a 13-week liquidity plan for a furniture manufacturer, supporting identification of liquidity measures
Designed a 4-part training series on restructuring frameworks for auditors and lawyers, growing attendance at every session
Lüders Warneboldt
Mergers & Acquisitions Intern
August 2022 – October 2022 · Hannover, Germany
Delivered competitive analyses for 5 transactions (€8m–€30m), assessing positioning, growth drivers and strategic buyer fit
Created marketing materials and approached 40+ strategic acquirers, supporting the generation of interest across 3 projects
Analyzed project-financing accounting particularities in the automotive sector, driving a €1.5m equity bridge adjustment
Lüders Warneboldt
Mergers & Acquisitions Intern
August 2022 – October 2022 · Hannover, Germany
Delivered competitive analyses for 5 transactions (€8m–€30m), assessing positioning, growth drivers and strategic buyer fit
Created marketing materials and approached 40+ strategic acquirers, supporting the generation of interest across 3 projects
Analyzed project-financing accounting particularities in the automotive sector, driving a €1.5m equity bridge adjustment
HSBC
Custody (Reconciliation & Compliance) Intern
October 2021 – April 2022 · Düsseldorf, Germany
Drove process improvement initiatives across 2 teams, aligning stakeholders on changes and supporting implementation
Developed onboarding materials that accelerated the integration of new team members, reducing ramp-up time by 25%+
Examined NAV-based fund valuation reports to validate the accuracy and plausibility of fund prices
HSBC
Custody (Reconciliation & Compliance) Intern
October 2021 – April 2022 · Düsseldorf, Germany
Drove process improvement initiatives across 2 teams, aligning stakeholders on changes and supporting implementation
Developed onboarding materials that accelerated the integration of new team members, reducing ramp-up time by 25%+
Examined NAV-based fund valuation reports to validate the accuracy and plausibility of fund prices
Deutsche Post
Corporate Treasury Intern
July 2021 – October 2021 · Bonn, Germany
Evaluated processes across 3 teams, identified efficiency gaps, and provided findings to a cross-team transformation roadmap
Coordinated a digitalization project for the equity management team to optimize the administration of PSP contracts
Managed transaction workflows across international payment processes, building reliability in a high-stakes environment
Deutsche Post
Corporate Treasury Intern
July 2021 – October 2021 · Bonn, Germany
Evaluated processes across 3 teams, identified efficiency gaps, and provided findings to a cross-team transformation roadmap
Coordinated a digitalization project for the equity management team to optimize the administration of PSP contracts
Managed transaction workflows across international payment processes, building reliability in a high-stakes environment
KPMG
Consulting (Value Chain Transformation) Intern
April 2021 – July 2021 · Cologne, Germany
Presented German best practices on human rights initiatives to a KPMG Middle East team to support regional adaptation
Mapped transformation opportunities, prioritized use cases with the client team, and developed an implementation roadmap
Engineered 3 automation solutions using UiPath, cutting manual processing time of daily administrative tasks by 40%+
KPMG
Consulting (Value Chain Transformation) Intern
April 2021 – July 2021 · Cologne, Germany
Presented German best practices on human rights initiatives to a KPMG Middle East team to support regional adaptation
Mapped transformation opportunities, prioritized use cases with the client team, and developed an implementation roadmap
Engineered 3 automation solutions using UiPath, cutting manual processing time of daily administrative tasks by 40%+
Leadership
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muenster.invest — Board Member & Advisor
Member
Led recruitment, training, and partnerships
Conducted company valuation and investment analysis
FC Adler Meindorf — Football Coach
Coach of a youth football team
10 years of coaching experience
Led youth team development and match strategy
Research
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The Future of Creative Production in the Entertainment Industry (INSEAD - ongoing)
Option Pricing in the Jump-Diffusion Model
Statistical Analysis of Eurozone Inflation Drivers
Interests
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Football (18+ years in club)
Basketball (5 years in club)
Boxing & Shaolin Kempo (2 years in clubs)
Film & TV Series
Guitarist (10+ concerts played)
Chess (ELO ~1600)
Board games
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