Ekaterina Schäfer (Afanasieva)

Ekaterina Schäfer (Afanasieva) has a diverse work experience in the finance industry. Ekaterina started their career at Danone in 2000, where they worked as a Financial Controller. Their responsibilities included financial planning, consolidation of data, cost analysis, and budgeting. In 2003, they joined Tchibo as a Financial Manager and later became the Head of Controlling Group. During their time at Tchibo, they managed financial accounting, developed financial management mechanisms, and supervised a team of employees. Ekaterina also achieved significant milestones, such as supporting business reorganization projects and implementing tax optimization strategies. In 2015, they joined Kreditech Holding SSL GmbH as the Lead Country Controller. Overall, Ekaterina Schäfer has extensive experience in financial management and has consistently proven their ability to drive results and implement effective financial strategies.

Ekaterina Schäfer (Afanasieva) obtained a Master's degree in Finance from the Tolyatti Academy of Management (formerly known as the International Academy of Business and Banking) from 1995 to 2000. Ekaterina then pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Global Technology Management from Steinbeis Hochschule, completing the program from 2014 to 2016.