Patrick Hick

Patrick Hick is an experienced business consultant currently serving as a C-Level Sparring-Partner for Business-Excellence and Key-Account-Manager at proALPHA since March 2024. Patrick has operated as a self-employed business consultant since June 2023, specializing in various aspects of business strategy, development, and innovation for startups. Additionally, Patrick has been providing mentorship to startups at STARTPLATZ since December 2020. Previously, Patrick held the position of Executive Manager and Member of the Managing Board at ELSPRO Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG from January 2017 to December 2022, overseeing multiple departments including purchasing, marketing, and business strategy. Other notable roles include Senior Product Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric and positions at 3phi-Consulting, DORMA, BEA s.a. Group, FRABA Group, and Melexis. Patrick holds an MBA from ULg-HEC Liège and an MSc in Electronics/Electricity from ULg Liège, among other educational qualifications.