Simon Baldus

Simon Baldus is a highly accomplished professional with a strong educational foundation. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of St.Gallen where he received the prestigious Omega Best Student Award and ranked 1st in his class. Additionally, Simon studied Core: Credential of Readiness at Harvard Business School, passing with High Honors. He also completed a B.Sc. in International Economics, Management, and Finance at Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi' where he ranked in the top 10%. Furthermore, he pursued Integrated Skills in Politics and Economics at Harvard University, earning a Letter of Recommendation for his outstanding performance.

Simon Baldus has held various significant roles in esteemed organizations. Currently, he serves as the Managing Director at FRIDAY. Previously, he was the Head of New Products & Lead Product Owner at FRIDAY and held the position of Principal at MVP Factory. Prior to that, Simon gained valuable experience as the Head of Capital Markets and Head of Business Development at Lendico Global Services GmbH. He also served as a Member of the Board of Directors (Verwaltungsrat) at Lendico Schweiz AG. Furthermore, Simon Baldus has an extensive background in global venture development, having worked at Rocket Internet GmbH. His early career includes roles at reputable firms such as KPMG, Evercore, Deutsche Bank, and Norton Rose Group, where he honed his skills in finance, banking, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions.