Maximilian Von Beust
About Maximilian Von Beust
Maximilian Von Beust serves as the Head of Global Operations at Choco, where he has played a significant role in the company's growth and expansion since 2020. He holds multiple degrees in Business Administration and has gained diverse experience through internships and roles at various companies, including Lufthansa and Oetker Digital GmbH.
Current Role at Choco
Maximilian Von Beust serves as the Head of Global Operations at Choco since 2020. In this role, he oversees the company's operational strategies and initiatives. Under his leadership, Choco has achieved significant milestones, including a valuation of $1.2 billion following the Series B2 funding round in April 2022. He has played a pivotal role in managing an annual order volume of approximately $1 billion through Choco's ordering app, which connects over 15,000 buyers and 10,000 suppliers worldwide.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Maximilian Von Beust held various roles that contributed to his expertise in operations and marketing. He worked as a Strategic Project Manager at Oetker Digital GmbH from 2018 to 2020. Earlier, he gained experience as an Entrepreneur in Residence at dahmakan in 2017 and completed internships at Lufthansa, Avira GmbH, and IST cardiology. These roles provided him with a diverse skill set in marketing, usability, and project management.
Educational Background
Maximilian Von Beust has a strong academic foundation in business administration and marketing. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration with a focus on International Marketing from Pforzheim University from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration from Keio University in 2017 and another Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration from RWTH Aachen University from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he studied Business and Economics Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, achieving a Diplomirani Ekonomist from 2013 to 2015.
Impact on Choco's Growth
Maximilian Von Beust has been instrumental in Choco's expansion into multiple countries, including the US, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Spain. His leadership has contributed to the growth of the company, which now employs over 400 individuals. His strategic direction has helped position Choco as a leader in the food ordering sector, facilitating connections between buyers and suppliers globally.