Manuel Waenke

Manuel Waenke is a distinguished professional known for his expertise in advising companies and organizations on leadership challenges and executive recruitment across various industries including food & agribusiness, climate & sustainability, and private equity & venture capital. With a background in management consulting, operational roles, and investment, Manuel is committed to assisting organizations in finding and nurturing the right leaders to navigate through times of rapid change and complexity. Manuel's educational journey includes an MBA in Business Administration from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, an MS in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences from Stanford University, a BSc in International Business from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), and a finance-focused exchange semester at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Throughout his career, Manuel has held key roles in prestigious organizations such as Egon Zehnder, FootPrint Coalition, Inari, Cultivian Sandbox Ventures, Google, and McKinsey & Company, where he has contributed significantly to corporate strategy, development, and leadership initiatives. He is also the Founder & President of the Stanford Alumni in Food & Ag group. Manuel has a strong passion for assisting companies in adapting to the evolving business landscape and driving positive change through strategic leadership development.