Heike C. Wörner is an experienced professional in strategy and innovation management, currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Horváth & Partners Management Consultants. Wörner is also an Advisory Board Member at EIT Manufacturing Central and has previously held the position of Principal in Technology & Innovation Management at Arthur D. Little. In academia, Wörner contributes as a Visiting Lecturer for MBA courses in Strategic Airline Management and Innovation Management at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. Additionally, Wörner has led innovation initiatives as the Global Innovation Manager and Head of the DB Schenker Innovation Lab. Wörner holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Innovation and Technology Management from the University of Regensburg and a Master of Science in International Business from London South Bank University.