About
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I am an INSEAD Master in Management graduate with experience as a Founders Associate, in M&A, restructuring, and consulting. My work has covered transaction analysis, financial modeling, startup strategy, investor relations, and supporting decision-making in restructuring and M&A processes.
I am looking for strategic roles in consulting, corporate strategy, and business building, with a focus on media, entertainment, consumer goods, and sports.
Outside of my professional experience, I have held leadership roles with muenster.invest, an investment initiative at the University of Münster, and have played and coached football for 18 years, including several years coaching a youth team at FC Adler Meindorf
About
.
I am an INSEAD Master in Management graduate with experience as a Founders Associate, in M&A, restructuring, and consulting. My work has covered transaction analysis, financial modeling, startup strategy, investor relations, and supporting decision-making in restructuring and M&A processes.
I am looking for strategic roles in consulting, corporate strategy, and business building, with a focus on media, entertainment, consumer goods, and sports.
Outside of my professional experience, I have held leadership roles with muenster.invest, an investment initiative at the University of Münster, and have played and coached football for 18 years, including several years coaching a youth team at FC Adler Meindorf
Education
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INSEAD Business School
MIM Class of 2027
Fontainebleau, France / Singapore
Specializations:
Strategy Lab, Corporate Finance, Personal Storytelling, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Paths to Power
Practicals:
Problem Solving, Leveraging Big Data for Marketing, BBB Deals, Project Management, Blue Ocean Strategy
Clubs & Societies:
Consulting, Entrepreneurship, RCLG, Sports & Business, Music, Football, Martial Arts, MIM band
Research Paper:
"The Strategic Value of Heritage, Authenticity and Cultural Relevance – How Fender and Steinway Sell Meaning the Market Can't Copy" [Grade: 4.0/4.0]
INSEAD Business School
MIM Class of 2027
Fontainebleau, France / Singapore
Specializations:
Strategy Lab, Corporate Finance, Personal Storytelling, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Paths to Power
Practicals:
Problem Solving, Leveraging Big Data for Marketing, BBB Deals, Project Management, Blue Ocean Strategy
Clubs & Societies:
Consulting, Entrepreneurship, RCLG, Sports & Business, Music, Football, Martial Arts, MIM band
Research Paper:
"The Strategic Value of Heritage, Authenticity and Cultural Relevance – How Fender and Steinway Sell Meaning the Market Can't Copy" [Grade: 4.0/4.0]
University of Münster
B.Sc. in Business Administration · Final Grade: 2.1 (German Scale)
Münster, Germany
Specializations:
Entrepreneurial Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Economic Statistics
Thesis & Research:
"Option Pricing in the Jump-Diffusion Model of Merton" [Bachelor's thesis – Grade: 1.7]; "A Statistical Analysis of Eurozone Inflation Drivers" [Grade: 1.0]
University of Münster
B.Sc. in Business Administration · Final Grade: 2.1 (German Scale)
Münster, Germany
Specializations:
Entrepreneurial Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Economic Statistics
Thesis & Research:
"Option Pricing in the Jump-Diffusion Model of Merton" [Bachelor's thesis – Grade: 1.7]; "A Statistical Analysis of Eurozone Inflation Drivers" [Grade: 1.0]
Leadership
Leadership
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muenster.invest — Board Member & Advisor
Member
Led recruitment, training, and partnerships
Conducted company valuation and investment analysis
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
FC Adler Meindorf — Football Coach
Coach of a youth football team
10 years of coaching experience
Led youth team development and match strategy
Research
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
Interests
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Football (18+ years in club)
Football (18+ years in club)
Basketball (5 years in club)
Basketball (5 years in club)
Boxing & Shaolin Kempo (2 years in clubs)
Boxing & Shaolin Kempo (2 years in clubs)
Film & TV Series
Film & TV Series
Guitarist (10+ concerts played)
Guitarist (10+ concerts played)
Chess (ELO ~1600)
Chess (ELO ~1600)
Board games
Board games
Work Experience
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VISS
Incoming Founders Associate Intern
August 2026 – December 2026 · Karlsruhe, Germany
VISS
Incoming Founders Associate Intern
August 2026 – December 2026 · Karlsruhe, Germany
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%+
Projects & Leadership
Projects & Leadership
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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
Pitched 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
CHAUMET Business Creative Force Program
Finalist Team
June 2026 · Paris, France
Reached the global final (top 6 teams) of the LVMH × INSEAD case competition
Pitched 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
muenster.invest
Student-led investment fund · Member
May 2022 – September 2025 · Münster, Germany
Advisory Board: Mentored an incoming leadership team, conducted 20+ recruitment interviews, and trained 30+ members
Board Member: Raised €12,000 in partnerships and designed initiatives that raised member engagement and retention
Analyst: Evaluated and presented stocks using qualitative (SWOT, PESTEL) and quantitative (DCF, CCA) techniques
muenster.invest
Student-led investment fund · Member
May 2022 – September 2025 · Münster, Germany
Advisory Board: Mentored an incoming leadership team, conducted 20+ recruitment interviews, and trained 30+ members
Board Member: Raised €12,000 in partnerships and designed initiatives that raised member engagement and retention
Analyst: Evaluated and presented stocks using qualitative (SWOT, PESTEL) and quantitative (DCF, CCA) techniques
FC Adler Meindorf
Coach of a youth football team
July 2015 – May 2025 · Meindorf, Germany
Led training sessions and matchdays for a football team for 10 years
Coached 20+ players as head coach of a 3-coach staff
Developed youth players through consistent training and matchday leadership
FC Adler Meindorf
Coach of a youth football team
July 2015 – May 2025 · Meindorf, Germany
Led training sessions and matchdays for a football team for 10 years
Coached 20+ players as head coach of a 3-coach staff
Developed youth players through consistent training and matchday leadership
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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