Katharina Steinbauer

Katharina Steinbauer is a highly educated professional with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control from Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) and an Exchange Semester at ESSEC Business School.

With a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in International Business Administration from WU and an Exchange Semester at Singapore Management University, Katharina has a strong academic foundation in business.

Her professional experience includes roles such as Head of Direct to Consumer Business, Senior Team Lead Direct, and Strategic Projects Lead at refurbed, demonstrating leadership and strategic acumen in the e-commerce industry.

Katharina is also the Co-Founder of Plantista, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and drive to create innovative ventures.

Having worked as a Project Manager at waterdrop®, Product Manager at L'Oréal Luxe, Head of Partners at Entrepreneurship Avenue, and Entrepreneur in Residence at Alps Ventures GmbH, she has a diverse background in project management, product development, and entrepreneurship.

Additionally, Katharina has experience in marketing and PR, having held positions such as Junior Product Manager at L'Oréal, Marketing Intern at Josef Manner & Comp. AG, and PR & Event Intern at Putz & Stingl.

Her internship at EY as an Oil & Gas Advisory Intern further showcases her versatile skill set and ability to adapt to different industries.

Katharina Steinbauer's comprehensive educational background and extensive professional experience make her a well-rounded individual with expertise in strategy, innovation, management, entrepreneurship, product management, and marketing.