Born in Munich. Studied political science in Munich, graduating with a degree in political science, specialising in international politics and international economic relations. Worked for ten years as a policy advisor at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Then worked as a senior consultant for foreign trade at BAO Berlin, a predecessor of Berlin Partner for Business and Technology. Since 2005, Head of Life Sciences (Biotech I Pharma) at Berlin Partner for Business and Technology. My team is responsible for inward investment, outbound activities, and innovation management in the life sciences sector.