Katharina Ketels
About Katharina Ketels
Katharina Ketels is a Corporate Account Executive at SoSafe Cyber Security Awareness in Köln, Germany, where she has worked since 2020. She holds degrees in Sociology and Economics from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and has experience in research and business development.
Work at SoSafe
Katharina Ketels has been serving as a Corporate Account Executive at SoSafe Cyber Security Awareness since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing cybersecurity awareness among clients, leveraging her expertise to simplify complex topics related to cybersecurity. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Business Development Manager at SoSafe for one year, where she contributed to the company's growth and client engagement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Katharina Ketels studied Sociology and Economics at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, where she earned a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts from 2007 to 2013. She also attended the Faculté de Sciences Humaines et Sociales - Sorbonne (Université Paris Descartes) for one year, focusing on Sciences Sociales. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human interactions with technology.
Background
Katharina Ketels has a diverse professional background that includes roles in research and business development. She worked as a Research Assistant at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI for one year and at the International School of Management in Germany for six months. Additionally, she gained experience as a Commercial Trainee at Westdeutsche Zeitung for two years, which contributed to her understanding of commercial operations.
Professional Interests
Katharina Ketels has a keen interest in how people interact with technology. She enjoys making complex topics, particularly in the field of cybersecurity, accessible and engaging for a broader audience. Her background in the sociology of technology informs her approach to understanding user behavior and the implications of technology in everyday life.