Iska Staffler
About Iska Staffler
Iska Staffler is a Strategy and Corporate Development Associate at Thoughtworks in Spain, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in business analysis, product strategy, and human-centered innovation, she has held various roles at companies including Zinc and Deloitte.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Iska Staffler currently serves as a Strategy and Corporate Development Associate at ThoughtWorks, a role she has held since 2022 in Spain. Prior to this position, she worked at ThoughtWorks as a Senior Consultant, Business Analyst, and Product Strategist from 2021 to 2022. Her earlier tenure at ThoughtWorks also included a role as a Consultant Business Analyst from 2020 to 2021. Throughout her time at ThoughtWorks, she has focused on strategic initiatives and corporate development.
Previous Experience in Strategy and Consulting
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Iska Staffler worked at Zinc (Design & Innovation) as a Strategy Lead for 11 months in 2019. She also held various roles at Zinc, including Business Development & Marketing from 2014 to 2016 and Client Services & Insights Manager from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as a Junior Consultant at Deloitte for 9 months in 2014. Her diverse background in consulting and strategy has equipped her with valuable skills in business innovation.
Education and Expertise
Iska Staffler has a strong educational background with degrees from multiple institutions. She achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in International Business from Universidade de São Paulo (USP) in 2012. She also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in International Business from Maastricht University, completed in 2013. Furthermore, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics from Universiteit Maastricht from 2009 to 2012. Her studies have provided her with a solid foundation in business and economics.
Skills and Specializations
Iska Staffler specializes in facilitating co-creation sessions to drive business innovation and design opportunities. She has experience managing the M&A process from early to late-stage pipeline, including facilitating acquisitions up to deal closure. Her proficiency in six languages enhances her ability to conduct market research and user testing across diverse regions. She also utilizes online marketing tools, such as Google and Facebook Analytics, to frame and implement effective business strategies.