WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Bonn Area, Germany
WHU is an internationally oriented, mainly privately funded business school based in Vallendar and in Düsseldorf. Since its foundation about 30 years ago, WHU has proved to be a paragon for future-oriented research and teaching in business administration.
WHU pursues excellence in everything it does. This philosophy is underscored by the claim “Excellence in Management Education.” WHU achieves its goal of excellence through the motivation and dedication of WHU students and staff (Passion), their call for social responsibility (People) and the faithfulness to the principle that results count (Performance).
Passion, People and Performance are the cornerstones of WHU programs.
WHU pursues excellence in everything it does. This philosophy is underscored by the claim “Excellence in Management Education.” WHU achieves its goal of excellence through the motivation and dedication of WHU students and staff (Passion), their call for social responsibility (People) and the faithfulness to the principle that results count (Performance).
Passion, People and Performance are the cornerstones of WHU programs.
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Alumni
Uwe Hempel
Student at WHUOtto Beisheim School of Management
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2013 — 2016
Malvern College 2011 — 2013
IB Diploma
Experience
J.P. Morgan June 2015 - September 2015
BDO Germany May 2015 - June 2015
BDO USA, LLP June 2014 - August 2014
Sparkasse July 2013 - August 2013
HSBC June 2011 - June 2011
Vadym Domashyn
Cofounder at Plamencom
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Education
WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Management
Fudan University 2013 — 2014
Iinternational MBA exchange program, Management
Kyiv School of Economics 2010 — 2011
Courses in Finanace, Finance/Economics
Kyiv National Economics University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Finance
Sevastopol School #3 1998 — 2010
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Business Development, Management Consulting, Financial Modeling, Emerging Markets, Economics, Market Research
Valentina Antonia Cruz Busse
Junior Research Executive Brand and Advertising Research at Ipsos
Market Research
Education
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile 2009 — 2013
Diploma in Business Administration and Economics, Business Administration and Economics, GPA 5.36 – Top 20%
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2012 — 2012
Exchange Semester, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Colegio Alemán de Santiago 1997 — 2008
High School, High School, PSU (equivalent of German Abitur): 726.9 points – Top 5%
Experience
Ipsos September 2014 - Present
Ipsos GmbH April 2014 - August 2014
Corporación Simón de Cirene September 2013 - December 2013
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile March 2013 - December 2013
ProChile January 2013 - March 2013
Skills
Brand Management, Social Skills, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Volunteering, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Services, Latin American culture, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Research, Teamwork, Field Hockey, International Sales
Valentina Maria
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2015 — 2018
Bachelort
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Valerie Oehler
Business Development Manager bei PATRIZIA UK Ltd.
Real Estate
Education
Bucerius Law School
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Experience
PATRIZIA Immobilien AG Business Development ManagerPATRIZIA UK Ltd.June 2015 - Present
Vasiliki Christoforidou, LL.M.
Legal Counsel Northern Europe
Medical Devices
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Institute of Commercial Law at the University of Bielefeld 2006 — 2006
International and European Commercial Business Law
University of New South Wales 2005 — 2006
Master, Law, International Law
Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis 2003 — 2003
Universität Bielefeld 1996 — 2001
law
Experience
Boston Scientific January 2012 - Present
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Corporate Governance, Product Management, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Product Marketing, Licensing, Business Strategy, Litigation, Patents, Marketing Strategy, Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Privacy Law, Leadership, Contract Negotiation
Vicente Beisner, MBA
Project Manager at Genworth
Telecommunications
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA). International Modules in USA, China and India
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Executive MBA Program, Doing Business in India
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2013 — 2013
International Module, Business Administration
Northumbria University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Experience
Genworth June 2014 - Present
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management April 2013 - September 2014
Genworth 2011 - 2013
Hewlett-Packard September 2009 - September 2011
ACENS Technologies March 2008 - March 2009
ARYSE May 2006 - April 2008
Skills
VMware, Business Strategy, International Sales, Solution Architecture, VoIP, ITIL, Telecommunications, Firewalls, Pre-sales, Strategy, Advertising, Data Center, Post-Sales, Cisco Technologies, Project Management, Cisco Networking, IT Solutions, Networking, Consulting, Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Sales Presentations, Leadership, Routing
Victor Henning
CEO / CoFounder, Mendeley & VP Strategy, Elsevier
Information Technology and Services
Education
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar 2004 — 2010
Ph.D. (summa cum laude), Marketing, Consumer Resarch, Social Psychology
Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung - Otto-Beisheim - Hochschule 2000 — 2004
MBA, Business Administration - Marketing, Media Management, Strategy
2002 — 2002
Erasmus exchange, Business Administration
BI Norwegian Business School 2002 — 2002
Erasmus exchange, Business Administration
Experience
Vayu, Inc May 2015 - Present
AirDog May 2015 - Present
Yokiyo April 2015 - Present
Chai Bio March 2015 - Present
Rockstart Accelerator January 2015 - Present
CareerFoundry November 2014 - Present
Mendeley April 2013 - Present
Mendeley Ltd. January 2008 - April 2013
Bauhaus University Weimar September 2004 - June 2008
Korova Bar May 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Web 2.0, Online Marketing, Marketing, Product Management, Business Strategy, Digital Strategy, Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Research, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Start-ups, User Experience, Mobile Devices, Mobile Applications, Digital Media
Victor Hugo Gomez Zerpa
Innovation Manager and Entrepreneur. MBA at WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
Financial Services
Education
WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Strategy
Universitat de Barcelona 2008 — 2009
Master in Financial Advisory, Finance
Universidad Central de Venezuela 2003 — 2008
Economist, Economics
Experience
Deutsche Börse April 2013 - Present
4 People Media - Funding4Learning March 2011 - October 2014
Mercer Investment Consulting September 2009 - February 2012
Mercer Investment Consulting November 2008 - July 2009
Corporacion Valora-T June 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Investment Management, Strategic Thinking, Investments, Entrepreneurship, Investment Consulting, International Finance, Analysis, Common Sense, Investment Advisory..., Finance, New Business Development, Portfolio Management, Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, Corporate Finance
Vinay Ravindranath
Digital Marketing Strategy, eCommerce, Social Media, ORM, Analytics | MBA Candidate at WHU, Germany
Marketing and Advertising
Education
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) 2015 — 2015
Executive Education Program
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore 2015 — 2015
Executive Education Program
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2014 — 2014
Executive Education Program
WGSHA, Manipal 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Hotel Management, Hospitality Administration/Management
SBOA Matriculation Higher Secondary School 2002 — 2004
Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program
SBOA School & Junior College 1990 — 2002
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Experience
Henkel April 2015 - Present
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management April 2014 - Present
ITC Hotels June 2012 - February 2014
ITC Hotels June 2009 - June 2012
ITC Hotels June 2008 - May 2009
The Park Hotels April 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Mobile Commerce, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Mobile Design, Digital Media, Strategy, Online Advertising, SEM, Online Publishing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Public Relations, Social Commerce, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Online Reputation..., Mobile Marketing, Digital Communication..., Marketing, Management, Social Media, Web Commerce, SEO, E-commerce, Media Planning, CRM, Email Marketing, Microsoft Office, Mobile Applications
Vincent Cyrus Bernard, CFA
Entrepreneur. Business Development. Sustainable Project Financing.
Investment Management
Education
Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung - Otto-Beisheim - Hochschule 2003 — 2004
Rouen Business School 2000 — 2003
Master's degree, Finance, General
Experience
Anaxis S.A. January 2004 - Present
Skills
Investment Strategies, Equities, Rural Development, Managed Futures, Solar Energy, Fixed Income, Asset Management, Emerging Markets, Financial Markets, Investment Advisory, Asset Allocation, Alternative Investments, Sustainable Development, Portfolio Management, Hedge Funds, Fund Of Funds, Structured Products, Asset Managment, Derivatives, High Yield
Vincent Janssen
Consumer Goods
Education
University of Oxford 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung - Otto-Beisheim - Hochschule / WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2013 — 2013
Exchange Semester
Vincent Menetrey
Commercial Support at Caterpillar
International Affairs
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2004 — 2005
Master, Economics
HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne 2000 — 2005
Experience
Caterpillar EAME Demand & Order DivisionCaterpillar Inc.2010 - 2011
Caterpillar Inc. 2010 - 2011
Caterpillar February 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Product Development, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Management, DMAIC, Project Management, Six Sigma, Forecasting, French
Vincent von Kirch
Master in Finance Student
Banking
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), International Business Administration / Management
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2014 — 2014
Kind Edward Community College VI, Totnes, GBR 2010 — 2011
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Finance
Experience
confluentes e.V. – The student's consultancy at WHU September 2015 - Present
Deutsche Bank June 2015 - August 2015
PwC June 2014 - August 2014
Crédit Agricole CIB July 2013 - August 2013
Basten GmbH June 2011 - June 2013
equinet Bank AG July 2012 - August 2012
KPMG July 2011 - August 2011
Aurelis Real Estate - Hochtief July 2010 - July 2010
Basten GmbH July 2008 - July 2008
Skills
English, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Valuation, Market Research, German, Investment Banking, Strategy
Violaine Bertrand
Achats chez BRICOPRIVE.COM
Food Production
Education
Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Toulouse / ESC Toulouse 2007 — 2011
Master's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, graduated
WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2010
Master's degree, International Marketing, Master 1
Lycée Saint Michel de Picpus 2005 — 2007
Concours HEC, classes préparatoires HEC option scientifique
Experience
BRICOPRIVE.COM July 2015 - Present
Secours Catholique March 2015 - June 2015
Groupe Bel September 2013 - July 2014
Bel September 2011 - August 2013
Bel January 2011 - August 2011
Bel September 2009 - August 2010
Côte à Côte, Prêt à Porter June 2009 - August 2009
Ernst & Young June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
allemand professionnel, Team Spirit, événementiel, Lancement de produit, Agroalimentaire, Marketing international, TOEIC, Innovation, marketing mix, packaging, Gestion de projet, AC Nielsen, Budget, Trade Marketing, Étude de marché, Anglais professionnel, Communication marketing
Vladyslav Prokopenko
Finance professional
Financial Services
Education
Donetsk State Technical University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics, Management
Pace University - Lubin School of Business 1996 — 1997
International Management
WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Experience
ING Bank September 2007 - July 2011
UniCredit Bank October 2006 - September 2007
UniCredit Bank June 2005 - October 2006
First Ukrainian International Bank March 2004 - June 2005
First Ukrainian International Bank January 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Banking, Financial Analysis, Credit, Risk Management, Structured Finance, Change Management, Portfolio Management, Restructuring, Mergers, Credit Risk, Negotiation, Commercial Banking, Management, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Walter Schroder
Real Estate / Private Equity Consultant
Real Estate
Education
Harvard University 2013 — 2014
Certificate in Health and Society
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2004 — 2006
EMBA, Finance, Marketing
Universität Trier 1993 — 1998
Law Degree, International Law and Legal Studies
Aristoteles University, Thessalonik, Greece 1995 — 1996
Erasmus Law Studies, European Competition Law
The University of Texas at Austin 1993 — 1993
Undergraduate, Pre-Med
San Antonio College 1992 — 1992
Undergraduate, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Experience
D&S Healthcare Consulting GmbH January 2015 - Present
LBBW Immobilien Management GmbH November 2012 - December 2014
Merkel Beteiligungen GmbH October 2009 - July 2012
Corpus Sireo Investment Management 2006 - 2009
CORPUS SIREO Holding GmbH & Co. KG 2003 - 2006
Reuters 1999 - 2003
Skills
Mergers, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Economics, Investments, Team Leadership, Investment Properties, Business Development, Private Equity, Business Planning, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Management Consulting, Negotiation, German, Mergers & Acquisitions, Closing Deals, Start-ups, Deal Closure, Healthcare, Foreign Languages, Strategy, Business Strategy, Market Research, Strategic Planning
Werner Pfeifer
Partner at hunting heads International GmbH
Management Consulting
Education
WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management 2001 — 2001
Strategic Management Innovation, Intellectual Property Rights, Organization Development
HKUST, Hongkong 2000 — 2000
Finance, Controlling, Merger, Acquisition, Intercultural Competence
London Business School 2000 — 2000
Economics, Human Resources, Corporate Communication
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1999 — 1999
Strategy, Marketing, e-commerce
Merck KGaA 1976 — 1978
Industriekaufmann Chemie / Pharmazie- Industrial Management Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Experience
hunting heads International GmbH 2014 - Present
Beabloo Central Europe GmbH 2011 - Present
Werner Pfeifer, Management & Consulting 2010 - 2011
emdelight GmbH 2008 - 2010
Momentive Specialty Chemicals GmbH 2007 - 2008
Merck KGaA 2005 - 2007
Merck Ltd. & Merck Advanced Technologies 1998 - 2005
Merck Poland Sp.z.o.o. 1992 - 1998
Merck Espana S.A. 1987 - 1992
Merck KGaA 1978 - 1987
Skills
Information Technology, Pigments, Strategy, Intercultural Skills, Human Resources, Change Management, Sales, Pharmaceuticals, Innovation Management, Talent Management, Recruiting, Laboratory Supply, Architectural Lighting, Chemicals, Marketing, Digital Signage, Digital Marketing, Project Management, General Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Health Care, OLED, Performance Management, Organizational..., Business Development, Software, LCD
Wolf Peter Kolb
Country Manager UK at iCracked Inc.
Internet
Education
WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management 2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Operations Research
Kellogg School of Management 2009 — 2009
Visiting Scholar PhD Program, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Universität St. Gallen-Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften 2007 — 2007
Diplom Thesis
RWTH Aachen 2001 — 2007
Dipl.- Ing., Mechanical Engineering
Queensland University of Technology 2006 — 2006
Study abroad
Experience
iCracked Inc. October 2014 - Present
Achilles February 2014 - September 2014
Airbnb May 2011 - January 2014
accoleo.com August 2010 - May 2011
HMB Lintec marine GmbH September 2007 - July 2008
Fraunhofer IPT October 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Management, Management Consulting, E-commerce, Program Management, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Account Management, Strategy, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Leadership
Xavier Clarke
Deputy Group CFO Parkeon
Information Technology and Services
Education
Université Paris Dauphine 1996 — 2001
Master degree in Finance, Finance, General
DECF 2002 — 2003
DECF (part of French Chartered Accountants program), Accounting, controlling, tax and legal
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 1998 — 1999
Lycée Stanislas 1994 — 1996
Experience
Parkeon November 2013 - Present
Duke Street January 2005 - October 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers 2001 - 2004
Skills
Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Finance, Business Strategy, M&A experience, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Acquisitions, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, LBO, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments
Xavier DELPEUCH
P&P Marketing Manager Ophthalmology Glaucoma & Ocular Surface Disease at Allergan
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux-Ecole de Management / Bordeaux Business School 1997 — 2002
Master (MIM)
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2000 — 2000
Master
Experience
Allergan February 2013 - Present
Allergan August 2011 - February 2013
Abbott Diabetes Care June 2010 - January 2011
Boehringer Ingelheim June 2009 - March 2010
Johnson & Johnson June 2005 - January 2008
Johnson & Johnson March 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Market Development, KOL Development, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Global Marketing, Ophthalmology, Endoscopy, Obesity, Digital Marketing, Bariatric Surgery, Medical Devices, interventional endoscopy, Sales Effectiveness, Urology, Market Access, Cross-functional..., Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Glaucoma, Gastroenterology, Ocular Disease, Contact Lenses, Cross-cultural Teams, Diabetes, International Marketing, Pharmaceutical Sales, Strategy, People Management, Planning Budgeting &..., Weight Loss, Hospital Sales, Sales
Xiaowei ZHANG
MBA WHU 2016
Telecommunications
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Development, Strategy, Marketing, Accounting, Innovation Management
Chiba University 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Information Science
Chiba University 2003 — 2005
Master’s Degree, Information Science
Experience
NEC Corporation April 2012 - February 2015
NEC April 2008 - March 2012
Skills
Accounting, Mobile Communications, TCP/IP, Small Cell Enhancement, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Hypervisor security, Network Security, IP, SAE/LTE system and..., Wireless, 3G, M2M system and security, GSM, Telecommunications, NFV security, UMTS, General Management, 4G, LTE, Security, Proximity services, Mobile Devices, 3GPP, Organisational behaviour
Yaroslav Osadchiy
Financial Services
Education
Harvard Business School 2014 — 2014
General Management Program
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2006 — 2008
MBA, Executive MBA
Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung - Otto-Beisheim - Hochschule 2006 — 2008
MBA, Executive MBA
Российская Экономический Университет им. Г.В. Плеханова 1997 — 2002
Finance
Skills
Strategy, Process Engineering, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Risk Management, Managerial Finance, Management, Business Management, Project Planning, Business Transformation, Change Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Business Process, Shared Services, Business Process..., Banking, Analysis, Operational Excellence, Business Strategy, Operations Management
Zeeshan Sultan
Student at Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung OttoBeisheim Hochschule
Education Management
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2006 — 2007
MBA, Business Administration
University of Wollongong 2001 — 2005
Bachelors Computer Science
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Experience
WHU January 2008 - Present
Infosys 2012 - 2012
Infosys 2012 - 2012
Skills
Project Management, Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategy, Market Research, Data Analysis, Research, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Planning
caroline pugnetti
Acquisition Finance chez Natixis
Investment Banking
Education
WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management 2005 — 2006
Diplôme Kauffrau, Finance, General
Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux-Ecole de Management / Bordeaux Business School 2001 — 2005
Master's degree, International Business
Experience
Natixis November 2013 - Present
Natixis November 2011 - Present
Natixis April 2010 - October 2011
Natixis January 2006 - March 2010
Commerzbank May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Structured Finance, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance
cinthia jaqueline lorena yupanqui
Estudiante en Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung OttoBeisheim Hochschule
Education
Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung - Otto-Beisheim - Hochschule 2013 — 2018
sofie vanderheyden
Manager Stock Management Department at Unilever
Consumer Goods
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2003 — 2004
Master's degree, International Business, High Distinction
KU Leuven 1999 — 2003
Master's degree, Applied Economics, Distinction
Experience
Unilever April 2015 - Present
Unilever September 2013 - Present
Unilever March 2010 - September 2013
Accenture July 2004 - February 2010
Skills
Demand Supply Planning, Project Management, People Management, Microsoft Office, FMCG, Sourcing, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Change Management, Demand Planning, SAP, Business Development, Supply Chain, S&OP implementation, Supervisory Skills, Supply Chain Management
Ágnes Vörös-Nagy
Business analyst at TSystems Magyarország Zrt.
Information Technology and Services
Education
Corvinus University of Budapest 2002 — 2008
Master's degree in Economics and Teacher of Economics, Business and Management, good
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2006 — 2006
Exchange semester, Business Administration and Management, General
Experience
T-Systems Magyarország Zrt. September 2008 - Present
IQSYS January 2007 - August 2008
Skills
SAS, Essbase, Corporate Performance, Data Warehousing, SQL, Hyperion Planning, Business Intelligence, IFRS, Oracle, Financial Controlling, IBM Cognos TM1, Database Design, Accounting