Justus Plettenberg
About Justus Plettenberg
Justus Plettenberg serves as the Head of Corporate Development at SAP Fioneer, bringing a diverse background in corporate strategy and investment management across various industries.
Current Role at SAP Fioneer
Justus Plettenberg serves as the Head of Corporate Development at SAP Fioneer. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the strategic direction and growth initiatives of the company. His role involves overseeing corporate strategies and development projects that align with SAP Fioneer's objectives in the financial services sector.
Education and Academic Background
Justus Plettenberg has a robust academic background in business and economics. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in International Business from Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, studying from 2013 to 2014. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BSc) at WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) from 2010 to 2013 and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2011.
Professional Experience
Justus Plettenberg has a diverse professional background. He began his career at Evonik as a Strategic Controller from 2013 to 2014. He then worked at Rheinmetall Group as a Commercial Project Manager from 2015 to 2016. Following this, he held various positions at Aquila Capital, including Analyst and Director in Investment Management focusing on Energy Infrastructure and Agriculture from 2016 to 2019. He also founded unamera by house of crops, serving as CFO from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Positions at Aquila Capital
At Aquila Capital, Justus Plettenberg held multiple roles that contributed to his expertise in investment management. He worked as an Analyst in Investment Management focusing on Energy Infrastructure and Agriculture from 2016 to 2018, and later as an Associate in the same field for six months in 2018. He then advanced to the position of Director at Aquila Sustainable Farming Ltd. in New Zealand from 2017 to 2019.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his corporate roles, Justus Plettenberg has experience in academia. He served as a Tutor for the Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics for three months in 2014. This role involved supporting students in understanding key concepts and principles related to supply chain management.