Benjamin Maischak 🌍
About Benjamin Maischak 🌍
Benjamin Maischak is a Sustainability Manager at Phoenix Contact, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in sustainability roles, including previous positions as COO at PREPARO and Managing Director at JobUFO GmbH.
Work at Phoenix Contact
Benjamin Maischak currently serves as the Sustainability Manager at Phoenix Contact, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves linking various dimensions of sustainability, focusing on integrating social sustainability into the company's practices. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Blomberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Previous Experience in Sustainability Management
Before joining Phoenix Contact, Benjamin worked at LOOM IMPACT as the Product Owner IT & Sustainability Manager from 2021 to 2024. In this role, he managed sustainability initiatives and contributed to the integration of IT solutions within sustainability frameworks. He also served as Project Lead at IHK Berlin from 2019 to 2021, where he oversaw various projects related to sustainability.
Educational Background
Benjamin studied at Universität Rostock, where he earned a Lehramt (Teachership) in German and Biology from 2002 to 2008. He furthered his education at WINGS Professional Studies - Wismar University, obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Business Law from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he attended HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, achieving Alumni status in 2015, and participated in the Microsoft Accelerator Program, also achieving Alumni status in the same year.
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Benjamin has held various leadership positions. He was the Managing Director and COO at JobUFO GmbH from 2016 to 2019, where he was responsible for overseeing operations and strategic direction. His experience as COO at PREPARO from 2013 to 2015 in Berlin contributed to his expertise in managing sustainability initiatives and operational strategies.
Contributions to Social Sustainability
In his professional roles, Benjamin has developed strategies for key performance indicators (KPIs) in the area of social sustainability. He actively engages in network building focused on social sustainability, highlighting his commitment to advancing this critical aspect within organizations.