- Masters degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, TU Vienna/ INSA de Lyon
- PhD in Business Administration, University of St. Gallen
- Several specialist and managerial tasks (Assistant to the CEO, Head of Marketing Planing), MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG Munich
- Head Mergers & Acquisitions, MAN AG Munich
- Group Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions, ABB Ltd Zurich