Jens Kretzschmar

Jens Kretzschmar is a seasoned senior product manager with extensive experience in building product strategies, designing roadmaps, and leading successful product launches. Jens has a background in mechanical engineering and informatics from the Technische Universität Berlin and has studied further in marketing, informatics, and accounting at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has taken lead roles in prominent companies such as Vimcar, CAYA, Finiata, Movinga, ShopWings, Rocket Internet SE, and zanox.

Jens began his career at zanox as a software developer and moved up the ladder into various leadership positions, including Director Quality Management & Production, where he managed a diverse team to ensure quality and production standards were met. Additionally, he has worked as Vice President of Product at Finiata, an innovative fintech company that offers factoring solutions for SMEs and freelancers. Jens has exceptional skills in forming and leading teams and is passionate about product marketing, communication, and customer satisfaction.

In his current role at keylight GmbH, Jens applies his experience in product management to deliver high-quality products to his clients. He believes in empowering individuals to become product managers and meets continuous learning needs. Jens has studied abroad and has a broad perspective that allows him to think outside the box. Jens believes that everyone can become a product manager and that with passion and a drive to learn, success is inevitable.