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Education
University of Bremen (2007 - 2008)
- Degree: Dr. rer. pol.
- Field of Study: Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften / Economics and Social Sciences
University of Cologne (1997 - 2004)
- Degree: Diplom / German diploma equivalent to a MBA
- Field of Study: Betriebswirtschaftslehre BWL / Business Administration
Skills:
Start-ups, Entrepreneurship
Work Experience:
GM, D2C Insurance at Experian Consumer Services
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: Oct 2021 to Dec 2022
Founder & CEO at Gabi
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: Jul 2016 to Oct 2021
- Description: *** Aquired by Experian for $320M (23x revenue) ***
Gabi's mission is to build "Amazon for Insurance" - the one destination to buy and manage insurance for home, auto and other private insurance lines. We have raised over $39M from Canvas Ventures, Mubadala Ventures, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, Correlation Ventures, CUNA Mutual Group, Securian Ventures, A. Capital Ventures, Project A, and private investors.
We are a team of 140+ based in San Francisco (CA), Chandler (AZ) and Lodz (Poland).
Chief Digital Strategy Officer at ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: Apr 2015 to Jun 2016
- Description: Built the early-stage venture arm of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, a German media house with USD 10+ billion market cap.
Co-Founder at IONIQ Group
- Location: Berlin, San Francisco
- Duration: Sep 2011 to Jun 2015
- Description: Co-founded IONIQ Group in 2011 and started the first international office in San Francisco.
IONIQ Group is building industry-transforming platforms such as AppLift (AdTech), Heartbeat Labs (HealthTech) and FinLeap (FinTech).
Since 2011 our platforms kickstarted 20+ internet companies such as Zeotap, solarisBank & Clark.
Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company
- Location: Europe, Africa
- Duration: Apr 2004 to Sep 2011
- Description: Led consulting teams in Retail, Online business, Multichannel, Strategy, International expansion and M&A across Europe and Africa.
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No meaningful employment gaps; continuous progression from 2004 through 2022 with only a brief 1-month potential transition gap between Jun and Jul 2016.
Experience spans consulting, AdTech/FinTech startups, media, and insurtech. While digitally focused, the industries are diverse; this demonstrates adaptability but may require alignment when hiring for a narrowly focused sector.
Long tenure at McKinsey early in career followed by multiple shorter stints at startups and corporate roles; overall pattern shows mobility typical of entrepreneurial leaders and growth executives, with moderate stability concerns for some traditional corporate roles.
Education from University of Bremen complemented by a career built on entrepreneurship, strategic leadership, and product/digital execution; non-US education is common among global leaders and does not appear to hinder suitability for senior roles.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
CEO, Insurtech / Insurance Marketplace98% fit
Proven founder of a leading US insurance marketplace with a successful exit and substantial VC backing; demonstrates end-to-end leadership, product-market fit, and go-to-market execution at scale.
Chief Growth Officer (CG0) / Chief Commercial Officer, Insurtech92% fit
Extensive experience scaling a direct-to-consumer insurance platform, building partnerships, and driving revenue growth across channels, with strong strategic vision for marketplace models.
General Manager, US Insurance Platform / D2C Business Unit88% fit
Previous GM experience for D2C Insurance at a global data company; capable of end-to-end P&L ownership, cross-functional leadership, and multi-market execution.
Chief Digital Officer / Chief Strategy Officer, Media or Tech Company80% fit
Background leading digital strategy and venture initiatives at a large media group; strong fit for companies prioritizing digital transformation and new business models.
Venture Partner / Principal, Insurtech/Fintech VC75% fit
Entrepreneurial track record and investor exposure provide credibility to scout and support early-stage insurtech/fintech ventures; strong network and strategic value for a corporate or independent VC.
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