Ferdinand Schwarz

Ferdinand Schwarz started their work experience at HelloFresh in February 2017 as an Innovation Analyst. In this role, they conducted extensive research, developed prototypes, and presented innovative ideas to leadership teams. Ferdinand then became an Innovation Manager in October 2017, where they successfully pitched and executed a new business concept, scaling it from an idea to a full-fledged operation with a dedicated team. Ferdinand oversaw operations, managed vendors and logistics, collaborated with tech teams, and created forecasting models for demand planning. Ferdinand directly managed a team of 3 and helped the business expand to over 80 employees.

In 2019, Ferdinand joined zolar as a Teamlead Business Intelligence. Their primary objective was to enhance transparency within operations by constructing insightful dashboards and reports. Ferdinand implemented Salesforce to streamline workflows and drive new growth opportunities. Ferdinand also laid the groundwork for a data lake solution, enabling advanced data analysis and the development of future assets.

Later, Ferdinand was promoted to Head Of Business Intelligence at zolar in October 2021. In this role, they aimed to foster an environment conducive to achievement and established business process management within the company. Ferdinand created a data platform and worked as a trusted advisor to the business, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and impact for zolar. The end dates for their roles at zolar are not specified.

Ferdinand Schwarz completed their Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minor in Finance at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics from 2011 to 2014. In 2013, they also studied International Business at the University of Victoria. Later, from 2015 to 2016, they pursued a Master's degree in Organisation: Management, Change, and Consultancy at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics. In the same year, they joined the University of Victoria to obtain a Master of Global Business degree. Ferdinand also attended CENTRUM PUCP in 2016 for a Tricontinental Master in Business Management degree.