Anja Gillmeister
About Anja Gillmeister
Anja Gillmeister is the Manager of Credit Insurance at thyssenkrupp, with over 25 years of experience in the field, including significant roles at Atradius and Coface.
Current Title and Role
Anja Gillmeister currently holds the position of Manager Credit Insurance at thyssenkrupp AG, based in Essen. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing credit insurance activities, ensuring robust financial risk management, and maintaining financial coverage for transactions.
Professional Background in Credit Insurance
Anja Gillmeister has over 25 years of experience in the credit insurance industry. She has worked in various regions in Germany, including Köln and Düsseldorf, before settling in Essen. Her extensive background includes significant roles at Atradius as a Senior Global Account Manager, and at Coface as a Sales Manager. Each position has equipped her with considerable expertise in financial risk management and client relations.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current role at thyssenkrupp AG, Anja Gillmeister worked at Atradius for 11 years as a Senior Global Account Manager from 1999 to 2010, based in Köln und Umgebung, Deutschland. Prior to that, she was a Sales Manager at Coface from 1996 to 1999, stationed in Düsseldorf und Umgebung, Deutschland. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in sales and account management.
Education and Academic Background
Anja Gillmeister completed her academic studies at Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, where she pursued a degree in Wirtschaftswissenschaften. After six years of rigorous education, she graduated with the Diplom-Kauffrau designation in 1996.
Tenure at thyssenkrupp AG
Anja Gillmeister has been an integral part of thyssenkrupp AG for over a decade. She joined the company in January 2011, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles. Her long-term commitment to the company underscores her expertise and the value she brings to thyssenkrupp's credit insurance management.