Career-Nuggets:
A Global Journey of Leadership and Innovation
As a professional native in both German and English, I have successfully led projects across all continents, working in more than 30 countries. This extensive international experience has not only broadened my perspective but also honed my intercultural competence, allowing me to navigate and thrive in diverse business environments.
Transformation Consultant and Interim Manager 2022- present
Transformational Leadership, Innovation and Change, Operational Excellence, and Business Coaching
Nestlé IT - R&D Innovation, Vevey, Switzerland (1999 – 2022)
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Global Product Group Manager, Innovation Methodology, 2018 – 2022
Led the introduction of innovation and transformation strategies, fostering agile principles and enhancing operational efficiencies at scale. -
Global Head of Enterprise Innovation Design and UX, 2014 – 2018
Developed and enforced agile and lean manufacturing principles, boosting user interface adoption by 70%. -
Senior Portfolio Management Lead & SAP-ERP Enterprise Architect, 2010 – 2013
Guided business system analysis and supported SAP architecture improvements, enhancing business processes and increasing system availability while reducing time & cost. -
IT Global PMO Project Management Office Lead, 2008 – 2010
Developed PPM, PMP, and ITIL standardization across diverse regional and global IT organizations. Oversaw portfolio processes, including ITSM planning, portfolio governance, project methodology framework, and managing OPEX and CAPEX for a 300+ million CHF budget. -
IT Project and Program Manager in Various Strategic Roles, 1999 – 2008
Led a variety of strategic IT and business solution implementation projects in Frankfurt, Germany, and Switzerland.
Global Chapter Chair of the DatB Association, 2012 – present
Cultivated a global network that spearheads design-led innovation and change, fosters cross-company and cross-cultural exchange, and champions human-centered best practices.
Board Member on the Forrester Innovation Leadership board (2018-2022)
Defined IT workplace strategy requirements, nurturing innovation and fostering collaborative partnerships.
Co-Founder and Board Member IDeaLs Global Research Platform (2016 - 2021)
Drove the research program “Innovation and Design as Leadership” at the Politecnico School of Management Milano
Mentor and Project Sponsor at the Sugar Network: 2018 - present
Connecting business and universities worldwide to promote responsible digital innovation through human-centricity and integrity.
“Innovation is more than just a process;
it's a mindset that can unlock unlimited potential.“