Over the past 15 years, KLU has evolved into a platform where ambition meets opportunity. From first internships at global companies to leadership roles across industries and continents, our alumni demonstrate how a forward-thinking mindset and strong academic foundation can turn potential into impact. Their journeys reflect what defines KLU: practical learning, international perspective, and a community that supports you long after graduation.
Maryna Kordon
(MSc in Global Logistics, Class of 2013; MBA in Leadership and SCM, Class of 2023)
With two KLU degrees: an MSc in Global Logistics (2013) and an MBA in Leadership and SCM (2023), she embodies the spirit of lifelong learning and purposeful growth that define the KLU community. Today, as a Consultant in Retail Consultancy at Edeka Digital GmbH, Maryna combines her operational expertise with a focus on IT and Supply Chain Management, driving digital transformation in one of Germany’s largest retail organizations.
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Victoria Herzog
(MSc Supply Chain Management, Class of 2014)
From Beiersdorf, EDEKA, and Tchibo to CEO of The Creative Club: she shares how KLU shaped her career path and personal motivations.
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Jannes Dawe
(MSc Management, Class of 2015)
As the founder of Dreitausendsassa GmbH, he blends creativity, systems thinking, and data-driven decision-making to turn complexity into elegant tech solutions.
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Julia Winter
(MSc Management, Class of 2016)
From KLU to Project Lead at Mercedes-Benz: Julia Winter shares how key lessons shaped her work on “The MB Way” initiative.
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Joep Janssen
(MSc Global Logistics, Class of 2017)
Joep Janssen uses data-driven innovation and agentic AI to boost airfreight efficiency at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: skills he traces back to KLU.
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Suyash Shrivastawa
(MSc Global Logistics & SCM, Class of 2018)
As Area Sales Manager at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, he works with partners around the world to bring clean-energy solutions to the market. The mindset he gained at KLU helps him in his day-to-day work.
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Perla Vazqzues
(MBA in Leadership and Supply Chain Management, Class of 2019)
Perla shares how KLU helped her deepen her compliance expertise and take on a European perspective in supply chain and sustainability: crucial for her roles at Cartier and Pandora.
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Vanessa Wolgien
(BSc in Management, Class of 2019)
Working in EY-Parthenon’s “Strategy and Transactions” team means stepping into a new world with every project, helping companies buy or sell divisions, brands, or entire businesses. Alongside her promising career, she also actively supports and promotes young women in the industry.
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Philipp Zimmer
(BSc Management, Class of 2020)
Philipp Zimmer went from his first internship at Siemens to working with the applied research team at the World Bank, using AI-driven models to create real operational impact. He credits KLU’s mentorship and practical learning environment for shaping his path and encouraging him to seize unexpected opportunities.
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Marco Ryan Heer
(MSc TriCon, Class of 2021)
Marco Heer transitioned from KLU to become Managing Director at Rhenus Logistics in Manila, building his international supply chain career through adaptability and a practical mindset. He credits his time at KLU for equipping him with the global outlook, hands-on experience, and network necessary to thrive in a dynamic Asian logistics market.
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Akshat Jain
(MSc in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Class of 2022)
Akshat Jain relates his success to his time at Kühne Logistics University for shaping his academic and professional success through strategic networking, active engagement in student clubs, and strong mentorship.
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Fiona Liddell
(MSc Management, Class of 2022)
Fiona Liddell shifted from collegiate golf to a role in Finance & Controlling at Beiersdorf’s headquarters, driven by precision, determination and an international outlook. She notes that her time at Kühne Logistics University helped her discover her passion for finance and build the mindset to thrive in global production controlling.
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Pauline Zweihaus
(BSc Business Administration, Class of 2023)
Pauline Zweihaus transformed her time at KLU into a career pathway in supply chain management, leveraging global exposure and hands-on projects to secure her role at Tchibo. She emphasizes that the networking, mentorship and applied mindset she gained at KLU were pivotal to developing her confidence and direction.
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Regine Wolfgramm
(MSc in Sustainable Management and Operations (SuMO), Class of 2024)
Regine Wolfgramm brings over 20 years of international leadership experience and now drives sustainability and corporate governance at Joh. Wilh. von Eicken GmbH, highlighting the evolving role of leadership. She attributes much of her strategic mindset and operational focus to her time at KLU, where she developed a deep understanding of sustainable supply chains and global responsibility.
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Olexandra Shvets
(BSc Business Administration, Class of 2025)
Oleksandra Shvets broadened her career horizons after her time at KLU, leveraging the university’s global mindset and international community to thrive in cross-border roles. She emphasizes that the exposure, collaborative projects and diverse network she gained at KLU laid the foundation for her success in global business environments. As she prepares to begin her Master’s in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, she stays committed to giving back and remaining connected to the KLU network that helped shape her journey.
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