Leif Löwenstein

Leif Löwenstein is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business and process excellence, particularly within the EMEA region. Currently serving as the Director of Business & Process Excellence at The Stepstone Group, Leif manages a P&L of 1 million EUR and leads two teams with a total of 11 reports, driving strategic initiatives for improved performance and efficiency. Previous roles include Director of Operational Improvement & Automation for Continental Europe and Head of Digital Service Transformation in Germany, with responsibilities for significant budgets and teams focused on process optimization and digital strategy. Leif’s expertise extends to academia as a lecturer at Hochschule Düsseldorf and includes leadership positions at OBI Group Holding and Polo Motorrad und Sportswear GmbH, where Leif developed and implemented digital strategies and project management processes. An educational background in Marketing and International Management complements a career dedicated to enhancing business operations and strategic growth.