I am a Senior Product Manager with experience leading product strategy and execution across digital platforms and global markets. My work focuses on driving user activation, improving early retention, and delivering measurable product and business outcomes. In my current role at Bolt, I build and scale products across ride-hailing and mobility, contributing to initiatives used by millions of users globally.

I bring expertise in product strategy, data-driven decision-making, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver solutions at scale. My work includes defining product direction, prioritising investments, and aligning engineering, design, and business stakeholders around shared goals.

As a mentor, I enjoy supporting early-career professionals as they navigate product management, develop structured thinking, and build the practical skills needed to thrive in cross-functional teams. I am particularly interested in helping mentees gain clarity in their career direction and grow in confidence as they progress.

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TEDx speaker, accomplished C-suite executive, and serial entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience working with startup and scale-up founders worldwide. I partner with founders of high-growth tech companies to identify hidden growth constraints, realign strategy, and restore momentum. Through my proprietary Business Skipper methodology, I help leaders step back, read the “waters” of their business, and navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. I support founders and executives in becoming true skippers of their companies—learning to steer through uncertainty, uncover strategic bottlenecks, and align teams around a clear, focused growth direction.

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With more than 20 years of experience, I have a track record of driving business success through effective leadership and strategic planning. Through my different roles within Airbus, I have had the opportunity to demonstrate ability to build and motivate high-performing teams, optimize operations and deliver exceptional results.

Expert in performance, stakeholder management and employee development, with solid experience in labour relations, I’m recognised to create a positive workplace culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth.

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Frederic Guillemont (Fred) is a seasoned transformational leader, executive coach, and independent director with over 20 years of experience in driving strategic change and building high-performing organisations, particularly in football.

With a proven track record in governance, corporate governance, strategic leadership, people management, organization growth and Development, financial strategy and management, operations strategy and management, commercial development and communication. Fred currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). In this role, he is a key pillar of the Executive Leadership Team overseeing the overall strategic and performance frameworks of the confederation, he successfully leads critical areas including Competitions Management, Finance and Administration, Member Association services, as well as Commercial and communication operations for the Confederation.

Fred’s leadership has been pivotal in driving sustainable transformation and innovation, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and optimising organisational processes. His expertise in leading change has positioned him as a key figure in organisational transformation within the sports industry and beyond.

A passionate advocate for leadership development, Fred has introduced innovative programs within both FIFA and OFC to elevate operational efficiency and foster talent across various organizations at local and international levels. His commitment to building resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking organisations has made him a central figure in the growth of football worldwide.

Throughout his professional journey, Fred had the privilege to be a key actor in the transformation of various organisations across Europe, Asia, South and Central America, Africa and Oceania.

On a personal level, Fred, a French citizen, has lived and worked in Scotland, Switzerland, France and nowadays New Zealand. He studied Law and Finance Including at the Toulouse university.

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Executive with 20+ years in Financial Services, combining senior leadership experience with a strong focus on impact, clarity, and sustainable performance. Currently Strategy Advisor & Executive Coach at VORTRAGEND Soul-driven Organisations.

Over nearly two decades in leadership roles, I have seen first-hand that the success or failure of leaders is often decided in their first months in a new role. The first 100 days are not just an onboarding phase – they are a defining transition that shapes credibility, trust, and long-term impact.

At the same time, I am convinced that sustainable business success is only achieved when organizations create value for all stakeholders – not just financially, but also for people, customers, and society. This belief led me to found VORTRAGEND, a platform dedicated to stakeholder value creation and the development of purpose-driven, high-impact leadership.

At the core of my work is a structured “First 100 Days” program for leaders in new roles, supporting them to gain clarity, build trust, and create measurable impact from the very beginning.

My work combines:

• • strategic clarity and stakeholder alignment
  • conscious leadership and personal positioning
  • practical implementation in complex organizational environments

I believe in organisations where leadership goes beyond performance metrics – where people contribute with purpose, teams build trust, and companies create value far beyond financial results.

As part of my engagement with ENGAGE.EU, I support students and early-career professionals in shaping their path with intention, helping them reflect on their strengths, define their direction, and make confident career decisions.

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I am a legal in-house at Pierre Fabre since 7 years and in charge of supporting company’s R&D teams (pharmaceutical and dermocosmetic). The majority of my work, including advices, drafting and negotiating contracts, is conducted in english with foreign partners. This is a position with an international scope (90%), I work in particular on clinical studies and, more recently, I have taken managerial responsibilities.

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Hartmut Lang is responsible for regional development in the areas of health, education, and labour markets in the Rhein-Neckar Metropolitan Area at MRN GmbH in Mannheim. He also serves as a board member of KommunalCampus e.G., an educational platform for municipalities. Previously, he held positions as HR Director at BASF Schwarzheide, BASF SE Ludwigshafen, and Communications Manager at BASF Corp. USA.

He began his career as an assistant to the president of Mannheim University. Hartmut’s areas of expertise include strategic human resources management, organizational

transformation, and cross-sectoral collaboration. He is an experienced coach, assisting individuals from diverse backgrounds in clarifying their career objectives and developing paths to achieve them.

He is a member of Heidelberg University’s board for quality management (heiQuality), the External Advisory Board for the European University Alliance 4EU+, a Societal Partner at ENGAGE.EU, and serves as an honorary judge.

He holds a Ph.D. in Theology from Heidelberg University and has also studied in Berlin, Edinburgh, and Harvard.

Born in Germany, Hartmut is married and has three children and a dog.

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He is PhD in Journalism and Communication Sciences (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona). His professional expertise is centered on mass media and telecommunications, and his academic expertise is centered on digital communication, interactivity and broadband. He is University Professor (“Catedrático of University”) at Blanquerna-Universitat Ramon Llull, Escola Universitària Mediterrani-Universitat de Girona, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Euncet Business School-Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and EAE Business School. He is the Principal Investigator of the Research Group on Journalism and Digital Marketing and Broadband and of the Research Group on Innovative Monetization Systems for Digital Journalism, Marketing and Tourism (SIMPED). He is director of Cable Studies Center (CECABLE) and president of the Catalan Communication Society of the Institut d’Estudis Catalans. He has published more than 200 indexed scientific articles. He has won four six-year research periods and numerous scientific, professor and management international awards.

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Ana Jebirashvili is a leadership and talent development consultant, trainer, and professional coach with over 14 years of experience. Her professional background spans the public, private, and academic sectors, also holds a diplomatic rank. In addition, she serves as an Assistant Professor and an invited lecturer in Business Communication, Training, and Coaching Techniques. Ana is an alumna of the ENGAGE.EU Mentoring Programme.

Throughout her career, she has designed and implemented leadership development initiatives for more than 400 leaders and contributed to HR and organisational development projects, including implementing the first performance evaluation system across Georgia’s diplomatic missions. 
Ana is a PhD Candidate and Research Fellow, focusing on career education in the IT sector. She holds two Master’s degrees in International Human Resource Management and Organizational Psychology and has completed professional development programs in Canada, France, and Poland. 

As a mentor, Ana is particularly interested in supporting students and young professionals in the areas of career development and career transitions, leadership and personal growth, growth mindset and soft skills in the context of AI. Her approach combines mentoring and coaching techniques with Agile principles and practices.

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I’m a social innovation coach who thrives through helping organizations grow more agile, collaborative, and sustainable. I bring structure and passion for making complex organizational challenges achievable. With my background in innovation consulting, I’ve led projects across industries with strong emphasis on public organizations and pharma.

I specialize in social entrepreneurship, user-cantered design, systemic coaching and empowering teams to turn ideas into action. I aim to empower people to navigate innovation and change confidently. I help to rethink work through New Work principles and bringing in new perspectives through systemic coaching. This enables teams to unlock their full potential and to shape sustainable & innovative futures with the goal to build organizations that people love to be a part of.

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With over 20 years of experience in multicultural leadership, human-cantered management, and organizational transformation, I now lead SumFuo, a coaching firm focused on helping people and teams grow together.

As an INSEAD-certified executive coach, trained in mental performance and athlete mental health by the IOC, I am also involved in European initiatives such as EqUni, an Erasmus+ project promoting emotional intelligence and inclusion in higher education.

I lecture on leadership, change management, and intercultural dynamics, and I am committed to supporting individuals in building purposeful careers, navigating transitions, and becoming the kind of leaders they would like to have.

I offer guidance in inclusive leadership, international career development, mental resilience, and values-driven management.

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As the Global Head of University Alliances, Dr. Katharina Schäfer is responsible at SAP for activating academic collaborations with high-schools and universities worldwide. Her passion is to bridge the gap between academia & industry and provide high quality education to all students worldwide. The University Alliances program aims to inspire young people about digital technologies, provides a great learning experience about SAP technologies, fosters entrepreneurial & inclusive leadership skills, and builds the next generation of talents for the digital enterprise.  

Prior to her current role, Dr. Katharina Schäfer worked at the Institute of Aerospace Systems at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, where she also earned her Ph.D. in Aeronautics. After her career journey as a scientist at RWTH, she joined the German Aerospace Center (DLR) as an Assistant to the Member of the Executive Board for Aeronautics. In 2017, she assumed the role of Aerospace & Defense Solution Manager at SAP where she led strategic customer engagement opportunities and drove various co-innovation projects. Dr. Schäfer is member of the Senate of the German Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics since 2018.  

Mentoring expertise:

Katharina offers valuable guidance and supports mentees in exploring careers in STEM, developing leadership skills, and understanding the future of digital technologies, while also providing insights into academic career paths, transitioning into industry, and building innovation-driven collaborations. If you’re passionate about technology, leadership, and making an impact, Katharina looks forward to guiding you on your journey.

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As an Executive Coach, Leadership Advisor, and Talent Management Consultant, Kathrin brings close to 20 years of business experience in international corporations. Her background spans global leadership roles as well as commercial, consulting, and strategic people-focused functions – giving her a deep understanding of both business realities and the human factors that drive – or hinder – success.

Working with people, building trust, and fostering collaboration have always been at the core of her career. Whether engaging with executive boards, strategic partners, or high-potential talent, she has experienced firsthand how shared purpose and communication fuel lasting impact – and how their absence slows progress.

In an unpredictable and often overwhelming world, Kathrin sees the key to success and trusted human leadership in the ability to navigate uncertainty, foster resilience, and lead with purpose. With an academic background in business and social systems, she brings a holistic, behavioral science-based lens to her work. She is convinced that those who understand and embrace The Human Faktor – in themselves, in leadership, and in organisations – will not only drive performance but create meaningful, lasting impact for individuals, businesses, and society at large.

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Project leadership · Team coaching · Culinary experience design

Ting has spent 15+ years building bridges — between wind farm sites and C-suite boardrooms, between Eastern and Western ways of working, between technical complexity and human clarity. And somewhere along the way, she discovered that the deepest learning often happens not in the meeting room, but around a shared table.

Her journey

Ting grew up in Beijing watching her father shape dough into intricate sculptures — one of China’s oldest culinary crafts. She never imagined she’d follow that path. Instead she built a global career, managing wind turbine construction projects in Inner Mongolia, establishing Siemens’ China Innovation PMO, leading a 500+ member PM community, and advising CEOs on €200M+ portfolios.

Then in 2017, she moved from Beijing to Munich — and the taste of home became something rare and precious. So she started cooking. Food became her second language for connection — and eventually, the foundation of an entirely new practice.

What she brings

• • 15+ years of strategic project leadership across EMEA and Asia — from field execution to board-level advisory
  • Team coaching through cooking — immersive experiences where teams reveal how they truly collaborate, lead, and trust, using the kitchen as a live coaching laboratory
  • Culinary storytelling — authentic Chinese recipes carried across generations, shared with curiosity and warmth, rooted in the belief that food is memory, identity, and joy
  • Certified in PMI®, Scrum Alliance®, CO-ACTIVE® coaching, and visual facilitation, and Siemens Chief Assessor for PM certification
  • Cross-cultural fluency — born in the East, seasoned in the West, fluent in English, Chinese, and diverse business cultures

Through tas-ting, Ting brings these worlds together. She designs events that are not cooking classes, not workshops, but something richer: a space where people slow down, create together, and rediscover what great teams are actually made of.

She believes: when we cook and eat together, we don’t just nourish our bodies — we awaken something deeper: the part of us that creates, connects, and comes alive.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/tw-visual

Are you eager to share your knowledge, refine your leadership skills and actively contribute to shaping a new generation of internationally-minded, impact-driven professionals? Get in touch via mentoring@engageuniversity.eu and join our global community of professionals!