Julia Kolm
About Julia Kolm
Julia Kolm is an Innovation Manager with extensive experience in digital transformation and user-centric design. She has worked in various roles across multiple countries, focusing on startup growth, team building, and agile methodologies.
Work at Gebrüder Weiss
Julia Kolm has been serving as an Innovation Manager at Gebrüder Weiss since 2020. In this role, she focuses on driving innovation initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization. Her responsibilities include promoting digital transformation and user-centric design, aligning with the company's goals to adapt to changing market demands. Her experience in agile methodologies and design thinking contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Education and Expertise
Julia Kolm has a diverse educational background. She studied at HTW Berlin, where she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Business Communication Management from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at the same institution from 2010 to 2013. She also pursued further training at Universität Potsdam from 2013 to 2014. Her studies have equipped her with a strong foundation in business design and communication, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Julia Kolm has a rich professional history that spans various roles and industries. She co-founded INNOKI GmbH & Co. KG, where she worked from 2014 to 2017, focusing on innovation and service design. Prior to that, she held positions at Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services as an Assistant to the Administrator and General Director, and at Hasso Plattner Institute as a Design Thinker. Her international experience includes working in Barcelona and New York City, enhancing her ability to navigate diverse cultural settings.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Julia Kolm has been actively involved in promoting digital transformation and user-centric design. She has a passion for scaling lean processes and accelerating innovation within organizations. Her expertise in agile methodologies and design thinking has enabled her to effectively contribute to startup growth and team building. Additionally, she has engaged in creating new work environments that emphasize flat hierarchies and remote team collaboration.
Consulting and Freelance Work
In addition to her role at Gebrüder Weiss, Julia Kolm has been working as a freelancer since 2019. As an Innovation Coach, Agile Consultant, UX Advisor, and Design Thinker, she provides consulting services that focus on enhancing innovation and business design for various clients. Her freelance work allows her to apply her extensive knowledge and experience in different organizational contexts, furthering her impact in the field.