Marco Eylert
About Marco Eylert
Marco Eylert serves as the Managing Director and Director of Product for Europe at Handshake, where he has contributed to the company's growth in the region since 2022. He co-founded Talentspace in 2017, which was later acquired by Handshake, and has extensive experience in product management and leadership roles in the tech industry.
Current Role at Handshake
Marco Eylert serves as the Managing Director and Director of Product for Europe at Handshake. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and product development in the European market. His leadership is focused on expanding Handshake's presence and enhancing its offerings in the region. Eylert's role involves overseeing product management and ensuring alignment with market needs.
Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Talentspace
In addition to his role at Handshake, Marco Eylert is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Talentspace, a position he has held since 2017. Talentspace specializes in creating innovative solutions for talent acquisition and management. The company was later acquired by Handshake, further integrating Eylert's expertise in product and market development within the tech industry.
Professional Background in Finance and Consulting
Marco Eylert has a diverse professional background in finance and consulting. He worked at Barclays in M&A Advisory for 11 months in 2012 and later joined Credit Suisse in 2013, focusing on Technology, Media, and Telecommunications for 11 months in London. His experience also includes roles at McKinsey & Company and Roland Berger, where he worked in digital consulting for a total of 22 months between 2015 and 2016.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Marco Eylert holds a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in International Economics, Management, and Finance from Università Bocconi from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in product management and leadership.
Early Education
Marco Eylert completed his early education at Evangelisches Ratsgymnasium Erfurt, where he achieved the Abitur from 2002 to 2011. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic and professional pursuits in international relations and economics.