Michael Sahlender
About Michael Sahlender
Michael Sahlender is the Strategic Accounts Director at Mirakl in Munich, Germany, with extensive experience in corporate strategy and business development.
Title and Current Position
Michael Sahlender is currently serving as the Strategic Accounts Director at Mirakl. He operates out of Munich, Bavaria, Germany, focusing on driving strategic account management and engagement initiatives for the company.
Professional Background and Work Experience
Michael Sahlender has a robust professional background spanning across several domains. He previously held the position of Chief Business Officer and Managing Director Germany at CELUM Group from 2014 to 2021, where he was instrumental in the company’s growth. Another notable tenure was his role at Element1 Media GmbH as Manager Corporate Strategy from 2013 to 2014. Prior to this, he worked with celum GmbH as Strategic Corporate Development Manager from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he has experience from Capgemini Consulting and Siemens IT Solutions and Services, adding further depth to his expertise.
Education and Expertise
Michael Sahlender boasts a commendable academic background. He studied at Corvinus University of Budapest focusing on Marketing and Organizational Structure, where he obtained a diploma. Moreover, he studied at Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, where he specialized in Marketing, International Management, Human Resources, and Organization, earning a Dipl.-Kaufmann degree. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in international business principles.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before joining Mirakl, Michael Sahlender's career included several significant roles. From 2005 to 2008, he was an Executive Member of the Managing Board at Praxisforum at Bamberg University. He also gained international experience as an intern with Siemens IT Solutions and Services in Mumbai, India. Earlier in his career, he was a Student Assistant at the Chair of Marketing, Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg, and a Trainee at Deutsche Bahn AG.