Kathrin Schmid

Kathrin Schmid (formerly Herrmann) has had extensive work experience in various industries. Kathrin started their career with internships at Media - Saturn Holding GmbH and Audi AG in 2010, where they gained experience in corporate communications and logistics. In 2012, they interned at adidas group in product marketing for the NEO label.

From 2013 to 2013, Kathrin worked as a visiting consultant for Roland Berger Strategy Consultants in China and also participated in a CEMS business project at Gonzalez Byass. In 2014, they joined The Boston Consulting Group as an Associate in consumer goods, luxury & fashion, and retail. Over the years, they progressed to the role of Consultant and later Project Leader, handling strategic projects for various clients in these industries.

Kathrin returned to adidas in 2019, taking on the role of Senior Director Program Management Digital Creation. Kathrin was later promoted to Vice President and then Senior Vice President of Global Operations Strategy & Programs. In these positions, they led and implemented strategic programs to enhance global operations.

Overall, Kathrin Schmid has a strong background in program management, strategic consulting, and operations strategy.

Kathrin Schmid (formerly Herrmann) completed their education with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Business Administration from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt in the years 2008 to 2012. Kathrin further pursued a Bachelor of Management in International Business Administration from Tongji University from 2011 to 2012. Kathrin then went on to obtain a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Marketing Management and CEMS International Management from Esade in 2012 to 2014, along with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in the same field from the National University of Singapore in 2013 to 2014.