Steffen Appelhans

Head of Product at Challengermode

Steffen Appelhans has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Steffen started their career in 2012 with Lufthansa, where they participated in an Integrated Degree Program as a Dual Student. Over the course of 3.5 years, they gained experience in 6 different departments at 5 different Lufthansa Group companies.

In 2016, Steffen joined Lufthansa Group Business Services as a Product & Project Manager. Steffen worked in this role for three years, until August 2019.

In 2018, Steffen became a Co-Founder at RESET, an entrepreneurial venture where they developed a product to counteract the causes of hangovers. This opportunity allowed him to work on their own business idea and gain insights into customer needs and problems. Steffen worked on this venture as a Co-Founder and completed it in June 2019.

Most recently, Steffen has been working at Challengermode, starting in 2019. Steffen initially served as a Product Manager and later transitioned to the role of Head of Product in May 2021. Steffen is currently in this position.

Overall, Steffen's work experience demonstrates their adaptability, entrepreneurship, and expertise in product management and project coordination.

Steffen Appelhans has a diverse education history. In 2012, they began their studies at the Fachhochschule Nordakademie Elmshorn, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Business Administration. Steffen completed this program in 2016.

Afterward, in 2014, Steffen enrolled at Mid Sweden University, where they earned their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2015.

To further their academic qualifications, Steffen pursued a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship at Uppsala University, starting in 2018 and completing it in 2019.

In addition to their formal education, Steffen has obtained several certifications. These include "Scaling Product Delivery" from Reforge in April 2021, "Leading and Communication for Project Managers" from Integrata AG in July 2018, "English TOEFL 117/120 Points" from Educational Testing Service in April 2018, "Project Management Compact" from Integrata AG in February 2017, "Six Sigma Yellow Belt" from Integrata AG in July 2016, and "Requirements Analysis" from Integrata AG in June 2016.

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Timeline

  • Head of Product

    May, 2021 - present

  • Product Manager

    October, 2019