About me

Since my earliest childhood, I loved to discover, learn, and educate others. That’s why I always oscillate between academia and practice, doing Master’s degree next to a full-time job and starting a PhD program despite a fulfilling career as Senior Manager at the Lufthansa Group. Curiosity brought me to where I am now, and it leads me to where I am going.

I combine intellect with empathy, drive with mindfulness, and creativity with structure. A strong work ethic, a passion for in-depth analyses as well as on-point results and clear communication characterize my way of working. My fields of expertise are strategic management (with a focus on business ecosystems, M&A, and corporate-startup collaborations), sustainability, and open innovation.

Dr. Pia Kerstin Neudert