Felix Wursthorn
About Felix Wursthorn
Felix Wursthorn is a Corporate Finance Manager at Climeworks in Zurich, Switzerland, with a diverse background in business administration, engineering, and sustainability strategy.
Corporate Finance Manager at Climeworks
Felix Wursthorn currently holds the position of Corporate Finance Manager at Climeworks, a company based in Zurich, Switzerland. He began his role in 2023. Climeworks is known for its efforts in carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere, aligning with Felix's strong background in sustainability and finance. His responsibilities likely involve strategic financial planning, navigating project finance, and potentially securing public funding to support the company's initiatives in climate innovation.
Previous Roles at Boston Consulting Group and VELUX
Before joining Climeworks, Felix Wursthorn worked as an Associate at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) from 2022 to 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland. His role at BCG involved consulting on various strategic projects. Prior to that, he contributed to sustainability initiatives at VELUX as part of their Sustainability Strategy team in Copenhagen from 2020 to 2021. His work at VELUX focused on enhancing the company's environmental impact through strategic planning and implementation.
Educational Background in Engineering and Sustainable Energy
Felix Wursthorn's educational credentials include a Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Infrastructure Planning from ETH Zürich, which he completed in 2022. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Energy from the Technical University of Denmark, achieved in 2021. Additionally, Felix received a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Business Administration & Engineering - Product Engineering from Hochschule Furtwangen in 2019. His multidisciplinary education combines business administration and engineering, equipping him with a comprehensive skill set applicable to sustainable project development.
Experience with Climate-KIC Master Label Programme
Felix Wursthorn participated in the Climate-KIC Master Label Programme from 2019 to 2022. The program focuses on fostering climate innovation and entrepreneurship. During his time in the program, Felix gained valuable insights and expertise in developing innovative solutions to address climate change, enhancing his proficiency in sustainability strategies and environmental impact initiatives.
International Work Experience
Felix Wursthorn has accumulated diverse international work experience. He worked as a Business Development Intern at PEAK Wind - Renewable Services and as a Teaching Assistant at DTU Management, both in Copenhagen in 2020. Additionally, Felix worked as a Strategy Management Intern at G5-Partners Dynamic Decision Advisory in Frankfurt am Main in 2019 and as a Production/Project Management Trainee at Testo Instrument (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. in 2018. His role as Project/Product Management - Student Trainee at Testo SE & Co. KGaA in Titisee-Neustadt spanned from 2017 to 2019. This international exposure has provided Felix with a broad perspective and diverse experience in business and engineering.