Matthias Stammen
About Matthias Stammen
Matthias Stammen serves as the Associate Director of Global Operations at Choco, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in operations and strategy across various companies, including Forto and HSBC, and holds multiple degrees in management and economics.
Work at Choco
Matthias Stammen has been serving as the Associate Director of Global Operations at Choco since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for defining and executing the company's go-to-market strategy, focusing on value creation for suppliers within the food value chain. Prior to this position, he held the role of Global Head of Vendor Operations at Choco for seven months in 2022 and worked as the Global Lead Vendor Operations for six months in 2021. His leadership aims to enhance the commercial operations globally, contributing to a more connected food system.
Education and Expertise
Matthias Stammen holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Economics from the University of Cologne, which he completed from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration with a focus on Management of Innovation & Business Development from Copenhagen Business School, studying from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he completed continuing studies at Stanford University in 2020, focusing on building successful startups. His educational background supports his expertise in operations and strategy.
Professional Background
Matthias Stammen has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He started his career as a Finance Intern and later as a Finance Working Student at HSBC in 2015. He gained experience in strategy consulting as an intern at BearingPoint and held multiple positions at Forto, including Associate Sales & Growth Operations, Senior Manager Sales Operations & Strategy, and Manager Sales & Growth Operations. He also worked as a Project Coordinator at SingularityU Nordic and completed an internship at Daimler AG.
Membership and Networking
Since 2021, Matthias Stammen has been a member of Pavilion, a professional network aimed at advancing the careers of its members through shared knowledge and resources. His involvement in Pavilion reflects his commitment to professional development and networking within the operations and strategy sectors.