David Schmidt

David Schmidt has extensive experience at Deutsche Telekom, currently serving as VP Partnering & Devices, where responsibilities include executing partnerships to enhance customer satisfaction and revenue growth. Previous roles include VP Digital Business Online/Value Stream Owner for B2B eCommerce, Senior Manager of Innovation Portfolio and Investments overseeing Narrowband-IoT rollout in eight countries, and Director of Business Development & Partnering, facilitating collaborations with Silicon Valley start-ups. Schmidt's educational background includes executive education at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, Harvard Business School, and IESE Business School, complemented by a degree in Business Administration from EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht. Early career experiences involve internships at Bertelsmann, Merrill Lynch, Lufthansa, and Kienbaum Executive Consultants, contributing to a well-rounded professional profile in strategic development and digital strategies.