Katharina Beck
About Katharina Beck
Katharina Beck is a Team Leader of Ideation at Business Innovation Invent and Incubate at Daimler AG, where she has worked since 2017. She has a diverse background in product management and innovation, with previous roles at Bosch, Daimler AG, and KIPP Foundation.
Current Role at Daimler
Katharina Beck currently serves as the Team Leader for Ideation at Business Innovation Invent and Incubate at Daimler AG. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the development of innovative business solutions within the organization. Her role involves leading teams in the ideation process to foster creativity and drive new initiatives.
Previous Experience at Daimler
Prior to her current role, Katharina Beck worked at Daimler AG in various capacities. From 2015 to 2017, she was a Product Manager for Smart, where she managed product development and marketing strategies. Additionally, she participated in the Top Talent Program in International Product Management and Marketing from 2014 to 2015, enhancing her expertise in the automotive sector.
Education and Academic Background
Katharina Beck studied at ESB Business School (Hochschule Reutlingen), where she earned a Master of Arts degree. Her studies spanned from 2002 to 2004 and again from 2009 to 2013, indicating a strong foundation in business principles. She also attended Atahualpa Language School in Quito, Ecuador, in 2008 and briefly studied at UC Santa Barbara in 2009.
Experience at Bosch and KIPP Foundation
Katharina Beck began her professional career as a thesis student at Bosch in Stuttgart for six months in 2013. She later worked at the KIPP Foundation, where she served as a Key Account Manager from 2010 to 2011 and as a student from 2007 to 2010. Her roles at KIPP Foundation provided her with valuable experience in account management and educational initiatives.
Internship at SEAT, S.A.
Katharina Beck completed a five-month internship at SEAT, S.A. in Barcelona, Spain, from 2012 to 2013. This experience allowed her to gain insights into the automotive industry from an international perspective, further enhancing her skills in product management and marketing.