Julian Schirmer

Julian Schirmer is a highly educated professional with a diverse academic background and extensive experience in various roles within the realms of business administration, strategic management, digital transformation, and data-driven innovation.

Julian's educational journey includes a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen, an MSc in Strategic Management from HEC Paris, and ongoing studies towards a PhD in Data-driven business model innovation at Université de Montpellier. He has also completed exchange semesters at Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Universidad de Belgrano.

Professionally, Julian has held key positions such as Academic Director Executive MBA Major 'Leading Digital Transformation' and Lecturer MBA at HEC Paris. He has also served as the Academic Director for the Custom Executive Education Program 'Data Science for Managers' at the same institution. Additionally, Julian has co-founded Quantgeist, worked as a Consultant in Digital Strategy & Innovation at Capgemini Invent, and engaged in business model innovation and consultancy roles at various organizations.

Julian has contributed to the academic field as a co-author of a book on business model reinvention through Big Data and has gained practical experience through internships and projects focusing on NGO strategies, finance management, and market expansion.

His versatile background includes experiences ranging from being a Partner at ERLS to working as a Cleaner in a hospital, showcasing his adaptability and dedication to various roles. Julian's commitment to education, innovation, and social impact is evident through his multifaceted career.