Jessica Karch
About Jessica Karch
Jessica Karch is a Marketing Manager with experience in developing marketing strategies for sustainable food products. She has held various roles in communications and startup development across multiple countries, including Germany, Japan, and France.
Current Role at Planet A Foods
Jessica Karch serves as the Marketing Manager at Planet A Foods, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing marketing strategies for sustainable food products. Notably, she has contributed to the launch of ChoViva, a cocoa-free chocolate alternative that is ten times more sustainable than conventional chocolate. Her work emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the food industry.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Communications
Prior to her current role, Jessica Karch worked at 27pilots as a Communications Associate from 2019 to 2022. She later transitioned to the position of Communications Manager at the same company in 2022. Her earlier experience includes a role as a Startup Analyst at BMW Startup Garage in 2019 and a position in Startup Development at BtoTree in 2018. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in marketing and communications within innovative environments.
Educational Background
Jessica Karch holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Innovation & Management Consulting from Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences, which she completed from 2016 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Management & Foreign Trade from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, studying from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she briefly studied Economía y Empresa at Universidad Europea in 2012.
Experience in Venture Capital and Innovation
Jessica Karch has experience in the venture capital sector, having worked at FLUXUNIT - OSRAM Ventures as part of the Innovation & Venture Capital team from 2016 to 2017. This role allowed her to engage with innovative projects and startups, enhancing her expertise in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
Background in Human Resources and Administration
Earlier in her career, Jessica Karch gained experience in human resources and administration. She worked as an HRBP (Programs & Engineering) at Airbus Helicopters for three months in 2016 and as HR International & Project Management for six months in 2015. Additionally, she served as Support Administration & Assistance to the CEO at PROGEDO relocation from 2013 to 2014. These roles contributed to her diverse skill set.