Markus Harder
About Markus Harder
Markus Harder serves as the CFO of DeepL and has extensive experience in finance and management across various companies. He is also an adviser at CatchApp Scheduler and mentors startups, demonstrating his commitment to supporting new businesses.
Work at DeepL
Markus Harder has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at DeepL since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring financial stability and growth. His expertise in financial insights and key performance indicators (KPIs) supports the company's strategic objectives. Harder's leadership contributes to DeepL's mission of providing advanced translation services.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at DeepL, Markus Harder has been an Adviser and Acting CFO at CatchApp Scheduler since 2015. He also serves as a Board Member at CatchApp Scheduler since 2020. His commitment to mentoring startups indicates his dedication to fostering new business ventures and guiding emerging companies towards success.
Professional Background
Markus Harder has a diverse professional background in finance and management. He worked at SoundCloud as VP Finance & IT from 2012 to 2017 and held the position of CFO and Managing Director at Contentful from 2017 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and MyBrands Zalando Verwaltungs GmbH. This extensive experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations across various industries.
Education and Expertise
Markus Harder holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Science, Economics, and Real Estate from the University of Cambridge, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also studied Engineering Systems and Real Estate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2009. His educational background is complemented by a Dipl. Kfm from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. He possesses in-depth expertise in ERP roll-out and has a specialized academic interest in real options.
Career Development
Markus Harder's career began with an internship at DaimlerChrysler AG in 2000. He then gained valuable experience as a Summer Analyst at Sal. Oppenheim in 2002 and later worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs for a brief period. His career progressed through various roles, including Associate at Morgan Stanley and Managing Director at MyBrands Zalando Verwaltungs GmbH. This trajectory highlights his growth and adaptability in the finance sector.