Stephane Hamann
About Stephane Hamann
Stephane Hamann serves as the Strategic Programme Manager and Head of Finance Center of Excellence at the European Patent Office since 2019, bringing extensive experience in financial analysis and strategic planning. He has held various leadership roles in finance and project management across multiple organizations, including Transcom and Deloitte France.
Work at European Patent Office
Stephane Hamann has been serving as the Strategic Programme Manager and Head of Finance Center of Excellence at the European Patent Office since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and financial operations within the organization. His tenure has spanned five years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of various financial strategies and programs in the Munich region.
Education and Expertise
Stephane Hamann holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London, which he completed in 2003. He also earned an Advanced Master in Strategy and Management of International Business from ESSEC Business School Paris in 2004. Additionally, he possesses a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from ENSGTI, obtained in 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in change management, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
Background
Before his current role, Stephane Hamann held various positions in finance and management. He worked as a Group Controller at Transcom in Luxembourg from 2011 to 2013 and served as Deputy Group CFO at Ginger in the Paris region from 2009 to 2011. He also had a significant tenure at Quilvest Private Equity, where he was the Head of Projects, IT, and Organization from 2017 to 2019 and a Senior Finance Manager from 2013 to 2017. His career began at Deloitte France as a Senior Auditor from 2005 to 2009.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Stephane Hamann has managed multiple large and complex projects, including full organization reviews, IT implementations, and mergers and acquisitions. He has demonstrated consistent on-time delivery of projects despite tight deadlines. His strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and collaborative teamwork skills have enabled him to work effectively with multicultural stakeholders at all levels.