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Konstantin von Unger

Investor and NED

Konstantin von Unger is a prominent investor, board member, and advisor with extensive experience in the technology sector and corporate governance.1 He currently serves as the Vice Chair & Member of the Shareholders' Committee at Henkel, a position he has held since 2003.1

Professional Background

Konstantin's career spans various industries and roles:

Technology and Entrepreneurship:

  • Worked in encryption technology (MeTechnology), search (Excite Inc), and sports (Sportal) businesses1
  • Co-founded Quarton International AG, an M&A Advisory Business that grew to over 100 Associates before being acquired by Cowen1

Investment Experience:

  • Since 2003, he has been actively investing in early to growth-stage businesses, focusing on AI & Big Data technologies, primarily in Silicon Valley1
  • His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as Palantir (PLTR), King.com, Xing, and Zipline1

Corporate Governance:

  • Vice Chair & Member of the Shareholders' Committee at Henkel (2003-Present)1
  • Chairman of the Finance Committee at Henkel (April 2022-Present)1
  • Former Member of the Henkel Supervisory Board (2006-2010)1
  • Chairman and co-founder of the Advisory Board of the Henkel Family Office1

Education

  • MBA from London Business School (1994-1996)1
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brown University (1988-1991)1

Additional Roles

  • Member of the Digital Advisory Board at Henkel (2018-Present)1
  • Chairman of the Board & Investment Committee at HFO GmbH Family Office (2006-Present)1

Konstantin von Unger's diverse experience in technology, investment, and corporate governance makes him a valuable asset to Henkel's leadership team and the broader business community.1

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Experience

Vice Chair & Member of the Shareholders' Committee at Henkel (since 2003), Member of the Digital Advisory Board at Henkel (since 2018), Chairman of the Finance Committee at Henkel (since April 2022), Co-founder & Partner at Quarton, a Cowen Company (since December 2001)
GM Germany & European Biz Development at Excite@Home (1997-1999), Consultant at Bain & Company (1991-1993), Head of Business Development & Co-founder at Sportal Limited (1999-2001)

Education

MBA from London Business School (1994-1996), Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brown University (1988-1991)

Location

London, England, United Kingdom