About me …
I work at the intersection of strategy, transformation and collaboration, helping organizations translate scientific excellence into innovation, sustainable growth and societal impact.
For more than 20 years I have worked at the interface between research, business, investors and the public sector. I help organizations identify strategic opportunities, connect the right partners and transform ideas into sustainable structures, partnerships and measurable impact.
My experience ranges from building innovation ecosystems and technology transfer structures to developing strategic partnerships, launching new programs and infrastructures, and guiding organizations through transformation.
What connects these activities is a simple principle: identify what is missing, bring the right people together and turn ideas into structures that work.
My approach combines strategic thinking with implementation experience – from developing innovation strategies to building organizations, partnerships, infrastructure and international ecosystems.
What I do
Strategy & Transformation
Helping organizations define strategic priorities, navigate transformation and create sustainable competitive advantage.
Innovation Ecosystems
Designing and developing innovation ecosystems that connect research, entrepreneurs, industry, investors and public institutions.
Research & Technology Transfer
Turning scientific excellence into innovation, partnerships, new ventures and economic impact.
Strategic Partnerships
Creating strategic collaborations between research organizations, governments, industry, investors and international networks.
Board & Advisory
Providing strategic guidance to executive teams, boards and public organizations navigating innovation and transformation.
I create impact for …
Companies & Industry
Strategy & Transformation
Sharpening strategic priorities and navigating technological and organizational change.
External Innovation & Partnerships
Connecting internal capabilities with research, startups, technologies and strategic partners.
Innovation & Growth
Turning new opportunities into partnerships, ventures and scalable initiatives.
Research Organizations
Research-to-Market
Translating scientific excellence into applications, partnerships, ventures and impact.
Strategy & Transformation
Aligning capabilities, priorities and structures with emerging technologies and markets.
Industry & Venture Collaboration
Building effective interfaces with companies, entrepreneurs, investors and innovation partners.
Public Sector & Innovation Hubs
Ecosystem Strategy & Development
Designing structures that connect research, entrepreneurship, industry, capital and policy.
Public-Private Partnerships
Mobilizing partners and resources around shared strategic objectives.
International Collaboration
Connecting regions, organizations and innovation communities across borders.
What partners say …
“André combines strategic vision with curiosity, openness and a genuine interest in learning from others – and then turns those connections into opportunities that create lasting value for innovation ecosystems.”
Steven Spalding, Point A Consulting, Louisville
“André understands that successful innovation requires more than excellent science – it needs capital, market perspective and the right people around the table.”
Binah Baum, CEO Alma Bio Therapeutics and Technology Maturation & Incubation Fund
“André brings people and institutions together, shares experiences openly, and turns ideas into viable structures – all with great professionalism, reliability, and a good dose of humor.”
Christina Quensel, Managing Director, Campus Berlin-Buch; Chair, BVIZ, Berlin
“I have greatly valued this combination of experience, network, and genuine interest in young companies throughout our collaboration.”
Ira Stoll, Founder & CEO, myScribe
“André brings the right people together and creates real value for the innovation ecosystem.”
Robert Miehe, Fraunhofer IPA, Sustainable Industry, Stuttgart
“André has a particular talent for learning from different innovation environments, connecting the right people and turning international relationships into meaningful partnerships and new opportunities.”
Ebba Lund, CEO, International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP), Málaga
“He combines strategic experience with genuine curiosity, builds trusted international relationships, and is always willing to share what he has learned to help others develop”
Mozhgan Yazdianpour, Director, UNESCO Regional Center for STP Development (IRIS); Advisor to International & Scientific Cooperation
Selected Impact
1,000+ ventures connected and supported
15+ years Managing Director experience
Four innovation platforms created
50,000+ m² innovation infrastructure developed and managed
International leadership across Europe, North America and MENA
€100m+ public and private investment mobilized
Established Heidelberg Startup Partners
Enabled BioLabs Heidelberg
Trusted by leading organizations across research, innovation and industry
Over more than two decades, I have worked across research, industry, entrepreneurship and innovation networks in Europe, North America and the MENA region.
Selected collaborations and networks
IASP · AURP · BVIZ · BioRN · BIO Deutschland · BioPRO Baden-Württemberg
Heidelberg University · Leipzig University · Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft · State of Baden-Württemberg
Contact me …
Let’s explore how strategy, partnerships and innovation can create sustainable impact for your organization.
+49 1512 9421893
69198 Schriesheim, Germany