Dr. Benedict Ebneth
About Dr. Benedict Ebneth
Dr. Benedict Ebneth is a Business Strategy Manager with extensive experience in project management, HR strategy, and marketing. He has held various roles across multiple organizations, including Talentspace and Continental, and has a strong academic background with multiple degrees in business and economics.
Current Role at Handshake
Dr. Benedict Ebneth serves as the Business Strategy Manager at Handshake, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance the company's offerings and improve user experiences. His responsibilities include analyzing market trends and aligning business strategies with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Continental
Dr. Ebneth worked at Continental in two capacities. He served as a Working Student in Project Management from 2016 to 2017 for 10 months, and as an Intern in HR Strategy for 8 months in 2016. His roles involved contributing to project execution and supporting HR initiatives, gaining valuable insights into corporate operations.
Educational Background
Dr. Ebneth holds multiple degrees. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California State University, Fresno in 2017. He also completed an MBA in Wirtschaftswissenschaften at Universität Passau from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Politics and Economics from Universität Regensburg from 2012 to 2016, and a BA in Politics and Economics from Universität Luzern in 2014 to 2015. He achieved a Doktor (Ph.D.) in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from Universität Regensburg from 2018 to 2022.
Leadership Roles in Career Services
Dr. Ebneth held significant leadership positions in career services. He was the Head of Marketing & Career Service at Universität Regensburg from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Board for Career Service Netzwerk Deutschland from 2019 to 2021. In these roles, he focused on enhancing career support for students and fostering connections between academia and industry.
Contributions to Talentspace
Dr. Ebneth has been involved in the development of Talentspace, an all-in-one live career event platform. His expertise includes creating integrated event experiences for various formats such as career fairs, hiring events, workshops, and interviews. He has worked to bridge gaps between universities, students, and companies through innovative virtual and hybrid recruiting events.