Studied law, Germany, France and at the University of Sydney, with an emphasis on international and EU law. Formerly in the high-tech industry with Silicon Valley-based companies. 2012, joined PwC. Currently, Project Manager, futureSAX, an innovation platform of the Free State of Saxony, Germany; responsible for assisting start-ups and companies, focusing on knowledge and technology transfer as well as funding and financial matching activities for innovative companies. Member of various business and cluster associations. Interests: activities in charitable organizations.