theresa
mayer
In A Nutshell
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Executive MBA from TUM School of Management
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12+ years of professional experience
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Background in top-tier management consulting and high growth startup
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Business Generalist. Critical Thinker. Curious Mind.
Professional Background & Experience
Dec 2023 - Feb 2025
Nov 2020 - Nov 2023
Sep 2018 - Oct 2020
Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
Oct 2011 - Mar 2015
Sep 2009 - Aug 2011
Chief of Staff (1 year, 3 months)
nebenan.de, Berlin (130 employees)
Germany's largest neighbourhood network with 3.5m users, a Hubert Burda Media company
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Strategic advisor to the CEO, providing consultation in decision-making and execution of key initiatives
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Act as a liaison between the CEO and other departments, ensuring alignment and communication
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Develop and implement business strategies to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability
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Lead cross-functional teams to execute key initiatives and achieve business objectives
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Manage special projects and initiatives
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Analyze data and provide insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making
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Drive the implementation and management of the OKR framework to align team goals with organizational objectives
Founder and Strategy Consultant (3 years, 1 month)
coc | courage over comfort, Berlin
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Founded and managed a consultancy business as part of an Executive MBA program at TUM
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Provided strategy consultancy services with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
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Developed a diversity audit blue print to assess organization's progress, identify areas for improvement, and track key metrics related to DEI efforts
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Developed and implemented strategic initiatives along the employee lifecycle focussing on recruitment, performance evaluation and growth development
Project Leader | Mobility Consulting (2 years, 2 months)
door2door, Berlin (80 employees)
Software company providing ridepooling mobility solutions for public transport operators
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Responsible for setting up digital products and ridepooling operations for public transport operators within time, scope and budget
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Managed cross-functional project and client teams from concept to launch
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Aligned project tasks with the project plan, monitored progress, identified risks and obstacles, and communicated updates to respective stakeholders
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Initiated and led company-wide transformation initiative to restructure the organizational framework aimed at optimizing processes and operational excellence
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Supported innovation initiative to identify new business opportunities, partnerships, or markets to expand the organization's revenue streams
Interim Management of Family Business (8 months)
Head of Account Management (1 year, 5 months)
Delivery Hero, Berlin (1,300 employees, 800 in Germany)
Provider of online food delivery services
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Developed and implemented strategies to maximize revenue growth and drive regional expansion of the German brand foodora: launched operations in Dresden and Leipzig and extended Berlin city area
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Closely collaborated with Sales, Marketing and Operations to identify new business opportunities, develop targeted campaigns for key accounts, and improve operational performance
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Introduced KPIs to measure clients performance (e. g., delivery time, cancellation rate, average basket value, return rate, commission rate) and to identify areas for improvement
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Led a team of 6 account managers, set performance targets, monitored KPIs (e. g., NPS, CRR, CSAT, UCR), conducted regular performance reviews, and provided feedback to improve individual and team performance
Project Coordinator | Executive Assistant (1 year, 2 months)
Boston Consulting Group, Berlin (3,000 employees in Germany)
Global management consultancy
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Supported high-level executives, project managers and their teams in planning, organizing, and coordinating various aspects of projects in the health care, insurance and public sector
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Prioritized tasks based on the executive's needs, efficiently managed their calendars, organized travel, and set up meetings
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Provided project related assistance by writing presentations for executive level and board meetings based on project management standards (e. g., project schedules, time and budget overviews, project status reports, risk management plans)
Bachelor studies (3 years, 6 months)
Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich
Project Coordinator | Consultant (2 years)
Albold Consulting, Munich (3 employees)
Niche consultancy for approval procedures for railway rolling stock and locomotive manufacturers
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Coordinating interface between customers, authorities and testing laboratories during approval processes of railway rolling stock
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Collaborated closely with various stakeholders to ensure that relevant tasks were completed on time, resources were allocated properly, and project goals were achieved within time, scope and budget
Professional Background & Experience
Education & Studies
Executive MBA - Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
TUM School of Management, Munich, DE
Bachelor of Arts- French Literature & Legal Studies
Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, DE
State Certified Business Professional - Management, Finance & Accounting, Economics
Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Munich, DE
State Certified Language Expert - English, French, Economics, Politics & Culture Studies
RFS Foreign Language Institute, Regensburg, DE
General Matriculation Standard
Hans-Leinberger-Gymnasium, Landshut, DE
Oct 2020 - Jul 2023
Oct 2011 - Mar 2015
Sep 2009 - Jul 2011
Sep 2008 - Jul 2009
Jun 2008
Education & Studies
Key Skills & Strengths
Project Management | Stakeholder Management | Effective Communication | Strategic Planning & Execution | Analytical Insights | Leadership & Development
Responsibility | I take psychological ownership of what I say I will do. I am committed to stable values such as loyalty, honesty and fairness.
Decision-Making | Known for informed decision-making, I carefully consider different perspectives and utilize data to explore subjects or make informed choices.
Empathy | With a deep emotional understanding, I can empathize with others by placing myself in their situations. My strong sensitivity allows me to perceive interpersonal dynamics and comprehend the underlying motivations of people around me.
Relationship Building | Building genuine and mutually rewarding one-on-one relationships comes naturally to me. My authenticity allows me to build close, long-lasting connections that foster trust and commitment.
Intellection | My intellectual curiosity drives me. I am introspective, enjoy engaging in intellectual discussions, and thrive when given the space to think deeply and reflect. Brainstorming sessions may not bring out my best thinking.
Additional Information
Language Skills: German (C2, native), English (C1, fluent), French (C1/B2, proficient)
Health Constraints: Due to allergy and asthma, office dogs represent a health risk for me
References: Happy to provide references upon request
What I'm Looking For
Additional Information
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A role with strategic influence and operational ownership
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Preference for COO, Director or Head roles, depending on company size and stage
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Focus on business strategy, organizational development, and cross-functional leadership
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Responsibility of one or two functional areas (e.g., People & Culture, Business Development, Customer Support, Product or other - open to discuss)
Language Skills: German (C2, native), English (C1, fluent), French (C1/B2, proficient)
Health Constraints: Due to allergy and asthma, office dogs represent a health risk for me
References: Happy to provide references upon request
What Drives Me
What I'm Looking For
💡 Adding Value: Delivering strategies that create actual value to the company
🤝 Collaboration: Advancing goals through exchange of perspectives and constructive dialogue
🧑🤝🧑 Self-Expression: Inspiring teams by leading authentically in alignment with my core values
📈 Continuous Growth: Embracing new challenges to pursue personal and organizational growth
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A role with strategic influence and operational ownership
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Preference for COO, Director or Head roles, depending on company size and stage
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Focus on business strategy, organizational development, and cross-functional leadership
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Responsibility of one or two functional areas (e.g., People & Culture, Business Development, Customer Support, Product or other - open to discuss)
What's Important to Me
🚀 Empowering Teams: Building high-impact teams through knowledge sharing and encouraging informed, independent decision-making
🔍 Transparency & Trust: Fostering a culture of transparency, trust, and collaboration for stronger relationships and outcomes
⚖️ Ethical Leadership: Commitment to upholding core values to guide decision-making and build trust within teams
✨ Long-Term Value Creation: Leading with a strategic focus on sustained, long-term value creation
