Robert Gehrke

Experience

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Weltwärts volunteer

  basic accounting, medical follow-ups, implementation of a nursery school,organising workshops, research about history of Chipata.

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  The University of Winnipeg

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Teaching Assistant
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  BVK Bundesverband Deutscher Kapitalbeteiligungsgesellschaften

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Praktikant

  Assisted organising events, client management, assembling of morningnews briefings, research, contacting and acquisition of clients and speakersfor venues, representation of the association at trade fairs.

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  Infas Institut für angewandte Sozialwissenschaft GmbH

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2018

  Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewer (CATI)

  Collecting survey data for varying projects for governmental and non-governmental institutions.

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  German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO)

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Junior Consultant

  Organising and executing business trips for German companies interested inthe Saudi market, sector specific market research, Handling of importrequests regarding certain goods (SASO-Certification), Assisting in Saudi-German business mediations, Contacting and acquisition of businesses for B2Bs and speakers for venues.

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  German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO)

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2024

  Analysing macroeconomic key figures & trade statistics,e.g. UNComtrade, Eurostat, GaStatResearching & publishing compact market analysis (6000 characters+)In-depth sector analysis & briefings on trend-sectors in Saudi Arabia,e.g. Petrochemicals, Circular Economy, Renewable Energy (60 pages+) Preparing, submitting & winning tenders to German Government entities (BMWK, BMUV, BMEL)Identifying market trends in the GCCLead project manager: Organising & leading business delegations to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Consultiung and guiding clients through the business environment and facilitated their market entry Show less

  • Head of Market Research

    Sept 2023 - Feb 2024

  • DEinternational Consultant

    Jun 2021 - Nov 2023
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  Germany Trade & Invest

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2024

  Research Manager

  Analysing macroeconomic key figures and trade statistics, e.g. UNComtrade, Eurostat, GaStatResearching and publishing compact market analysis (6000 characters+) e.g. on renewables, energy sector, new sectors like EV, Smart City Solutions Identifying market trends in the GCC

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  Magnus Energy

  Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

  Senior Consultant

  Managing of project planning, logistics, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring timely delivery of milestonesProject management for German Transmission Systems operators (TSO) working groupsConducting strategic assessments for clients resulting in an actionable Roadmap and additional insights on processes for the clientsImproving team alignments and decision-making in TSO working groups.Contributing to business development, supporting client deliverables and internal effortsFostering effective client communication and collaboration, by proactively addressing project challenges and managing dependenciesEnsuring project hygiene by clear communication, structured presentations, and action point follow-ups. Show less

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  Buckstay

  Feb 2025 - now

  Consultant