Sandra

Office:

Düsseldorf

Academic background:

Diplom-Kauffrau at University of Cologne and Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

What did you do before joining Kurt Salmon?

I worked for Procter & Gamble as assistant brand manager and managed homecare brands in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. I decided to go back to consulting, as I prefer working on projects with changing assignments and in close collaboration with colleague and client teams.

What attracted you to Kurt Salmon?

As with most of my colleagues, Kurt Salmon got my attention due to its industry focus on consumer goods and retail—which is a virtual guarantee for projects with great clients and assignments. My decision for Kurt Salmon, though, was largely influenced by the personal and team-oriented atmosphere, which you will often find in very small companies, but not so often in international consulting.

What is the best part of consulting?

Due to varying project assignments with different clients, there is no daily routine in the classical meaning. Consultants take on responsibility early, learn a lot and fast and work closely in mixed teams with colleagues and the client.

What is the hardest lesson you’ve learned?

Communicating complex things clearly and simply—I am still learning.

Tell us something about yourself that people would never guess:

I am a TV series junkie. Gilmore Girls, Grey’s Anatomy and True Blood (although I’m not very good around blood), Lost, The O.C., Gossip Girl, Jericho—you name it. It’s my secret recipe for quick relaxation when traveling back from a client site.