Jessica Holzbach

Co-Founder/ CEO at Pile

Jessica Holzbach has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Jessica is currently the Co-Founder/CEO of Pile, a company they started in 2022. Jessica is responsible for leading the growth strategy, marketing, business development, and customer relations organizations.

In 2023, Jessica also serves as a Member of the Supervisory Board at Fürstlich Castell'sche Bank.

Previously, they co-founded and served as the Chief Customer Officer at Penta, a business banking platform. During their time at Penta, they focused on the growth strategy, marketing, business development, and customer relationship organizations.

Jessica has also worked as an Angel Investor at JILL, advising startups and banks on growth and customer-related topics. Jessica'sexpertise includes customer centricity, growth marketing, go-to-market strategies, customer retention, and relationship management. Jessica particularly emphasizes financial services and B2B SAAS.

Before their entrepreneurial ventures, Jessica worked as a Business Consultant at BearingPoint, where they focused on client projects in customer relationship management, organization and process consulting in marketing and sales. Jessica successfully implemented projects in the areas of call centers, after-sales consulting, customer satisfaction management, and customer relationship programs.

Jessica also has experience in business consulting with BRF and completed internships in marketing and sales at CALIDRIS 28 AG and Philips Lighting. Jessica also gained experience as an intern for SME financial consulting at Commerzbank AG.

Overall, Jessica Holzbach's work experience showcases their entrepreneurial spirit, expertise in customer-centric strategies, and their ability to drive growth in various industries.

Jessica Holzbach's education history includes a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in General Management and Business Law from EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, which they earned from 2009 to 2012. In 2011, they also participated in a semester abroad program at Stellenbosch University, focusing on Business, Management, and Marketing. Jessica then pursued two Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees, specializing in Management. Jessica attended Nova School of Business and Economics from 2014 to 2016, focusing on Management and Finance. Additionally, in 2015 to 2016, they participated in the CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education program, furthering their education in Management. In 2013, they obtained the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Certificate from APMG-International.

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  • Co-Founder/ CEO

    May, 2022 - present