Nicola Wagener
About Nicola Wagener
Nicola Wagener is the Head of Strategy & Portfolio at thyssenkrupp, with extensive experience in corporate strategy and international project management.
Current Position at thyssenkrupp
Nicola Wagener is the Head of Strategy & Portfolio at thyssenkrupp, located in Essen und Umgebung, Deutschland. Since joining the company in 2017, Wagener has played a crucial role in leading the company's strategic transformation initiatives. Her expertise in regional and organizational development has been instrumental in advancing thyssenkrupp's corporate objectives.
Previous Roles
Over her career, Nicola Wagener has held several pivotal roles in different organizations. She served as an Associate Partner at Timmermann Partners in München und Umgebung, Deutschland from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she was an Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company for 11 years, from 2004 to 2015, operating out of Düsseldorf und Umgebung, Deutschland. Her early career included internships at Lufthansa in Frankfurt am Main and Deutsche Bank in Spanien, as well as a teaching position at Universität Passau between 1997 and 1999.
Educational Background
Nicola Wagener holds a robust academic background in Business Administration and Management. She completed her doctoral studies at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she was an Erasmus scholar at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, studying there from 1998 to 1999. Her foundational education was shaped at Universität Passau, where she earned her Dipl.-Kffr. from 1996 to 2003.
Certifications
Nicola Wagener is a certified systemic business coach, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). This certification complements her extensive experience in corporate strategy and regional development, allowing her to apply a holistic and systemic approach to business coaching.
Personal Interests
Beyond her professional career, Nicola Wagener is passionate about triathlons and has completed multiple Ironman competitions. Her dedication to this rigorous sport reflects her strong work ethic, determination, and ability to tackle challenges both in her personal life and professional endeavors.