Stefan Rost
About Stefan Rost
Stefan Rost serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Planet A Foods in Munich, Germany, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in finance and risk management, having previously worked in senior roles at FTI GROUP and Lufthansa.
Work at Planet A Foods
Stefan Rost serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Planet A Foods, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the company. Based in München, Bayern, Deutschland, he contributes to the organization's mission and growth in the food sector.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Planet A Foods, Stefan Rost worked at FTI GROUP as Chief Risk Officer and Group Director Finance from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing financial risks and directing finance operations. Prior to that, he spent six years at Lufthansa, where he held the position of Head of Capital Markets & Project Financing and Senior Director from 2013 to 2019. He also served as Manager Corporate Finance at Lufthansa from 2004 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Stefan Rost has a strong educational background in business and finance. He studied Business Administration at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, where he earned a Master (Diplom) from 1999 to 2003. He also completed a Vordiplom in Economics at The University of Freiburg from 1997 to 1999. In 2021, he participated in the Executive Education: Platforms and Digital Disruption Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Career Development
Stefan Rost's career in finance began with his role at Lufthansa, where he progressed from Manager Corporate Finance to Senior Director. His experience at Lufthansa laid the foundation for his subsequent roles, including his tenure at FTI GROUP. His diverse experience in financial management and risk assessment has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role at Planet A Foods.