Lauren Z.

Lauren Z. has extensive work experience in finance and accounting. Lauren currently holds the position of VP of Finance at cargo.one, starting in January 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Urban Connect AG as COO/CFO from October 2021 to December 2022 and as a Member of the Board of Advisors from November 2020 to December 2022. Lauren also held the role of Head of Finance at Lilium, a hyper growth start-up focused on air mobility, from September 2018 to September 2021. Lauren was responsible for building and managing a finance team, overseeing major projects, and establishing processes and policies. Before Lilium, Lauren worked in various roles, including group accounting and financial reporting at Westwing Home & Living and as a Manager in Business Advisory and Assurance at Pitcher Partners. Lauren also had additional experience at Oakwood Global Finance and Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP as a Strategic Project Consultant and Senior Accountant, respectively.

Lauren Z. completed their Executive MBA from the University of St.Gallen in 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Chartered Accountant (GradDipCA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia in 2009. Lauren also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Deakin University, which they completed in 2006, with a specialization in Accounting and Finance. Their earlier education history includes attending Gippsland Grammar, although specific details are not available.