Michael Späth

Michael Späth has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Michael started their career as an intern at Elefanten K.G. in 2003 and later interned at SEAT S.A. in 2004. At SEAT, they assisted in the 4Motion Project of the Volkswagen Group and carried out purchase negotiations.

In 2005, Michael joined BSH Bosch and Siemens home appliances as a project assistant before moving on to ECCO Sko A/S, where they worked as a Project Manager and Internal Consultant. At ECCO Sko A/S, they implemented production systems, coached line management in problem-solving, and contributed to Lean Manufacturing and SCM strategy.

From 2011 to 2013, Michael worked as a Senior Consultant at J&M Management Consulting AG before joining EY. At EY, they held multiple roles, including Manager and Senior Manager. Michael focused on integrating emerging technologies like Blockchain, AI, IoT, and AR within Supply Chain and Operations. Michael also led the GSA Blockchain community and co-created solutions across the end-to-end supply chain.

Since 2018, Michael has been working at Aera Technology, initially as a Client Executive Partner and currently as the Regional VP, DACH. In these roles, they collaborate with large industrial clients, identifying growth opportunities and using AI and ML to automate decision-making processes. Michael also builds teams of thought leaders and supports clients in their transformation journeys.

Overall, Michael Späth brings extensive experience in technology integration, management consulting, project management, and operational improvement to their current role.

Michael Späth's education history includes an Abitur degree in Secondary Education from Johanna Sebus Gymnasium, completed from 1992 to 2001. Michael then pursued a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Management from Arnhem Business School, graduating in 2005. In 2003-2004, they furthered their studies at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics. In 2018, Michael attended a program on Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management. Finally, in 2021, they completed an intensive course titled "Accelerating Digital Transformation with Algorithmic Business Thinking" at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.