Patrick Kandzi
About Patrick Kandzi
Patrick Kandzi is a Finance & Growth Manager currently working at Forge in Berlin, Germany. He has a diverse background in finance and engineering, with previous internships at Deutsche Börse, UniCredit, and AUDI AG, among others.
Current Role at Forge
Patrick Kandzi serves as the Finance & Growth Manager at Forge, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for managing financial strategies and supporting growth initiatives within the company. His experience in finance and growth management contributes to Forge's objectives in the competitive market.
Previous Experience in Finance and Consulting
Prior to his current role, Patrick gained significant experience in finance and consulting. He interned at Deutsche Börse in 2022, focusing on venture capital for DB1 Ventures. He also worked at Ratepay in Treasury & Structured Finance from 2021 to 2022 and at UniCredit in Investment Banking from 2021. Additionally, he served as a working student at Kienbaum in management consulting from 2022 to 2023.
Educational Background
Patrick Kandzi studied Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration at Technische Universität Braunschweig. He also completed an exchange semester at Copenhagen Business School and earned a Diploma Grande Ecole from Grenoble Ecole de Management. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both engineering and business principles.
Internship Experience
Throughout his career, Patrick has completed several internships that have enriched his professional skills. He interned at AUDI AG in International Logistics China in 2019 and at Deutsche Börse in venture capital in 2022. His internships at Ratepay and UniCredit further developed his expertise in finance, treasury, and investment banking.
Research Assistant Role
In 2018, Patrick worked as a research assistant at Technische Universität Braunschweig for a recycling project called revolPET®. This role allowed him to engage in practical research, contributing to sustainability initiatives while gaining valuable experience in project management.