Where Strategy Meets Art — and Ideas Become Impact.
I move between two worlds that deeply inspire me: the analytical and the artistic. As a consultant, I help founders, universities, and organizations navigate transformation — from startup creation to AI integration and market research. As a painter, I explore the same themes through color, texture, and emotion.
Sharing my acrylic paintings alongside my consulting work is my way of showing the full spectrum of creativity that drives me. Each painting reflects the same curiosity and courage I see in entrepreneurs: the willingness to experiment, to fail, to evolve, and to create something new.
My art and my consulting are not separate — they are two languages of innovation. One speaks through data and strategy, the other through color and intuition. Together, they express my belief that true innovation is both analytical and human, structured and free, rational and poetic.
Professional Experience
ING Bank — Senior Change Expert & AI Transformation
Frankfurt, Germany | 2024–2026
- Drove digital transformation by translating strategy into clear delivery, optimized processes, and aligned business–IT execution.
- Lead discovery and usability research to identify user needs and inform strategic decisions in the Affluent segment.
- Produce decision‑ready insights and narratives for senior leadership.
Procter & Gamble — Global Project Manager & Consumer Intelligence Manager
Kronberg, Germany | 2010–2024
- Led global consumer insight programs shaping multi‑year innovation portfolios and new business incubation.
- Designed and governed the Oral‑B E‑Health strategic portfolio, contributing to $300M incremental revenue.
- Directed cross‑functional innovation pipelines, risk governance, and strategic communication across global leadership.
- Built and managed partnerships with research institutions (e.g., Fraunhofer) to accelerate innovation.
Procter & Gamble — Postdoctoral Scientist
Cincinnati, USA | 2007–2010
- Managed interdisciplinary research portfolios across industry and academia.
- Led capability development, methodological alignment, and knowledge governance across multiple research initiatives.
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz — Research Associate
Mainz, Germany | 2003–2007
- Coordinated interdisciplinary collaborations with the Max Planck Institute and BIOMATICS group.
- Secured external funding and led research programs in advanced biomaterials and polymer coatings.