Sebastian Gebhardt, MBA has extensive work experience in various roles related to procurement, purchasing, and business development. Sebastian is currently working as the Lead Buyer Global Procurement at Aenova Group since November 2021. Prior to this, they held multiple positions at zooplus from 2014 to 2021, including Senior Business Development Manager and Senior Purchasing (Vendor) Manager. In these roles, Sebastian contributed to the success of zooplus by strategically purchasing fast-moving consumer goods and consulting the senior management team. Before joining zooplus, Sebastian worked at Nestlé Schöller GmbH for eight years, where they held managerial positions in marketing, sales development, and strategic purchasing.
Sebastian Gebhardt, MBA has a diverse educational background. Sebastian first obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in International Management from FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management in 2013. In 2017, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Project Management at WU Executive Academy, completing it in 2019. Additionally, in 2020, they completed an Executive Education program in Digital Business Strategy at MIT Sloan School of Management. Sebastian also participated in an International Business Study Abroad Program at Royal Docks School of Business and Law @UEL in 2011. Prior to that, they achieved certifications in Geprüfter Industriefachwirt IHK from Industrie- und Handelskammer, Nürnberg, in 2010, and Industriekaufmann IHK from the same institution in 2006.
November, 2021 - present