Your host in this episode - Kerstin Schulz from Beiersdorf.

In this episode the two women discuss their experiences and key success factors on their journey in their careers. They dive into their view on diversity especially in finance departments and why young female talents should think about a career in finance. Furthermore Ute Wolf and Kerstin Schulz are talking about how to build networks and how they help to develop over time. Last but not least they will also focus on role models and what leaders can do to foster women in finance career paths.

About Kerstin:

Since 2020 Kerstin is Global Head of Tax (and Customs) from Beiersdorf AG currently transitioning to Lufthansa AG, starting July 2022. In both multinationals Kerstin is responsible for the Group’s tax (and customs) issues and projects while driving business development, digitalization and finance transformation. Before Kerstin worked 9 years as Corporate VP for tax for Fresenius SE & Co KGaA with a focus on future tax function set-up, M&A, financing, tax controlling and international tax advice. Kerstin started her career as an advisor, working 13 years in a Big4 company and a tax advisory boutique. Diversity and fostering diverse team set-ups is close to her heart and drives her vision of a future finance and tax function.

About Ute:

Ute is the Chief Financial Officer of Evonik Industries AG since October 2013. In 2006 she became Head of Finance at the company, which is today known as Evonik. Between 2000 and 2005 she worked as Head of the Department of Financial Management at Metro and was a member of the Management Board of Metro Finance in the Netherlands. In 1995 she joined Deutsche Telekom as a Teamleader in Risk Management and Financial Planning and her team prepared for an IPO of the company. Previously she worked at Deutsche Bank AG, first as an Equity Analyst and later in Key Account Management.

About the Female CFO Network:

The Germany-based Female CFO Network was founded by Maria Ferraro, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Siemens Energy. 9 CFOs from DAX, MDAX and other German companies have joined forces, and are open to more leaders joining their group.

These inspirational leaders aspire to use their influence and drive positive change for women in Finance. They want to build valuable connections, a support system for each other, and utilize the power of exchange to learn from one another.

Giving women a strong voice and addressing inclusion and diversity-related issues unites these leaders as a passion. They are paving the way for women in middle management positions with the clear goal of supporting tomorrow’s leaders. The Female CFO Network was founded by Maria Ferraro, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Siemens Energy.

We want to use our influence to drive positive change for women in Finance. We want to build valuable connections and a support system for one another. We want to utilize the power of exchange and learn from one another. We want to give women a strong voice and address inclusion and diversity-related issues. And we want to develop and empower women in financial middle management positions, because they are also leaders of tomorrow.

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