Martina Klose

Experience

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  Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Project Manager and Ph.D. Researcher
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  University of St. Gallen - HSG

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Project Manager and Ph.D. Researcher; Competence Center Electronic Markets
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  IBM

  Aug 1999 - Sept 1999

  Project Manager and Ph.D. Researcher, Exchange Program
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  Swiss Re

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Deputy Head of Business Engineering

  Managed IT project portfolios for the Financial Services Business Group, leading process re-engineering efforts to improve operational efficiency.

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  Strategy& | Booz & Co. | Booz Allen Hamilton

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Lead Associate

  Managed acquisition, oversight, and execution of strategic projects in IT and business transformation, supporting top management in achieving operational and strategic objectives * Supervised senior client teams, facilitating workshops and delivering presentations to executive leadership

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  RepRisk

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Product Director, Member of the Executive Team

  Led product management and delivery for the company’s ESG risk solutions.Launched the two core product lines for banks and asset managers, expanding the company’s market presence and establishing RepRisk’s reputation as a trusted provider of ESG risk solutions * Developed a strategic growth plan to support a major funding round, aligning the company’s business model with investor expectations * Led client acquisition efforts with key accounts, including high-profile financial institutions * Organized the Forum on Reputational Risk in Banking, creating a platform for international banks to exchange knowledge and best practices, facilitating industry-wide collaboration, leading to the establishment of key ESG risk management principles Show less

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  Namics (acquired by Merkle)

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Senior Principal Consultant, Digital Strategies

  Managed client relationships, led digital strategy projects, and developed innovative e-business offerings for clients across various industries. Developed market-entry strategy, business case, and service offering for a major Swiss player in the healthcare sector entering the B2C e-business segment * Led the development of digital solutions for an international bank, driving its digital transformation initiatives * Crafted digital strategy for a leading logistics firm to enhance digital communication and user engagement. Show less

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  Bookbridge GmbH, various startups

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Business Coach and maternity leave

  Provided coaching and business strategy guidance to various startups in the impact space * Developed a sustainable mobile learning center model for Bookbridge in Cambodia, improving educational access for underserved communities

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  RepRisk AG

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Head of Product and Technology, Member of the Executive Committee

  Led product management and delivery for the company’s ESG data analytics solutions across three locations Zurich, Berlin, and ManilaSet up and led Product and IT organization as product-led agile organization to ensure scalability, delivery, and innovation with impact * Expanded the product portfolio with innovative data-driven offerings, positioning the company as a leader in ESG risk assessment * Introduced machine learning technologies to enhance data analysis and workflow automation, boosting operational efficiency * Initiated and led technology transition to a modular, scalable Java microservices architecture, enhancing system reliability and scalability * Managed or supervised strategic projects such as a unified pricing model for all products, Cyber Risk assessment, and the setup of RepRisk Germany GmbH. Show less

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  Braingroup AG

  Jan 2018 - May 2022

  COO responsible for Product Management and Delivery, Board Member Organizational Development

  Led product management and delivery of the company’s omnichannel financial advisory solutions across three locations Zurich, Brno, Sofia. Transitioned the rapidly grown organization to a product-led agile model to ensure scalability, delivery, and innovation with impact * Refined team structure to establish empowered teams, each responsible for the delivery and innovation of one product line * Directed turnaround of struggling product team by strict prioritization, pro-active client communication, and close alignment between sales, product development, and client delivery * Mentored and developed internal talent, creating leadership opportunities and guiding role transitions Show less

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  Peak Product

  Jun 2022 - now

  Digital Product Executive & Coach

  Interim leadership, coaching, and strategic consulting for digital product organizations in growth phaseFor a leading international talent advisory firm led strategic transformation of its Product and IT-organization to drive innovation and ensure delivery and impact * Piloted, and rolled out new setup, coached senior leaders * Defined strategic guardrails to empower the newly established cross-functional teams.For a German InsurTech in growth phase led discovery activities that led to the creation of two new product lines * Coached product teams in discovery practices to ensure innovation with impact * Drove product strategy development, coached and served as sparring partner for senior leaders to help them drive the required changes Show less