Date
March 19, 2025
Time
7:00-10:00 p.m. CET
Event Type
In-person
This Is a Past Event
Calling all alumni in Munich, Germany!
Harvard alumni are coming together in cities around the world for a night of connection and community. Register now to reconnect with friends and classmates and expand your Harvard network. Connect your social media accounts to the guest list to more easily connect with other attendees before, during, and after the event.
We will be in a private room on the 2nd floor with a view of the Dome. Attendees will order a la carte and pay for their own food.
Who's Coming (30 + guests)
Drew Thomas
’12
Harvard Divinity School
Research Ireland Postdoctoral Research FellowUniversity College Dublin
Career/field of interest:
Digital
Postdoc historian exploring AI in digital cultural heritage & humanities research. Leading AI-driven study on religious imagery in the Reformation. Seeking to connect & discuss AI beyond academia.
Orcun Tonyali
’15
Harvard Graduate School of Design
QualiwiseCTO
Career/field of interest:
Software
Just moved to Rosenheim with my wife and newborn and looking to connect with people on AI, manufacturing, and the Munich startup scene. Also excited to explore the area—if you’ve got any great spots for family-friendly weekends or quick getaways, I’m all ears!
Simon Britsch
’15
Harvard Business School
CFOBayer South Asia
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Alexandra Mebus
’24
Harvard Business School
Managing Director Zeppelin GmbH
Career/field of interest:
management
Jack Russ
’24
Harvard Business School
Equity AnalystParadigm Capital AG
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Karsten Zimmermann
’90
Harvard Kennedy School
Managing DirectorAgileon
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Harvard Club of Munich (being its current President)
Natalie Gitter
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Chief of staff AEC
Career/field of interest:
Business
Kelly Algier
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Head of Coaching ScienceSpeexx
Career/field of interest:
Business
Leadership development, coaching, empowering women
Gerda Friedel
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Health and lifestyle journalistFreelance
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Elizabeth Wiltshire
’10
Harvard College
Head of Technology Strategy (currently on sabbatical)Rolls-Royce plc
Career/field of interest:
Business
Relocating to Munich later this year and interested in connecting with people across strategy, technology, and innovation. Also looking forward to getting to know the city better—always happy to hear recommendations on local sports clubs and the cultural scene.
Dominik Dresel
’18
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Managing DirectorKlett Lernen und Information GmbH
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Ju Chulakadabba
’24
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Postdoctoral ResearcherHarvard University/Environmental Defense Fund/Technische Universität München
Career/field of interest:
Environment
I’m new to Munich and learning German, so I’m always happy to practice. I’m passionate about sustainability and climate change, especially remote sensing applications. I’d love to connect with like-minded people. Outside of work, I enjoy running and spending time with my dog.
MIT 2019 1 & 12, Harvard SEAS SM 2023, PhD 2024
Christiano Knott
’15
Harvard Business School
Executive Director Beyondsoft
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
I want to connect on topics such as global economic growth, effective sales organization, leadership, investment in AI and software platforms of the future.
Andrea Arboleda
’16
Other Affiliate
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Matthias Bosch
’23
Harvard Business School
Founder / CEOBosch Global Advisors
Career/field of interest:
Law
Supporting family enterprises/offices with succession planning, legacy building, and impact philanthropy
Dalasini Cummings
’99
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
management
Christian Bühring-Uhle
’90
Harvard Law School
Partner AvS Advisors
Career/field of interest:
Business
Andreas Jägle
’14
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Private Equity
Search Funds, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Jens Wegmann
’11
Harvard Business School
Member of the Board of Directors & COOGESI Green Energy Storage Initiative SE
Career/field of interest:
Business
Startup, Investor selection, Tennis, Golf, Skiing
http://linkedin.com/in/dipl-ing-jens-michael-wegmann-91884715
Viktoria Waldenfels
’25
Harvard Kennedy School
MPA StudentHarvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Environment
- Sustainability
- Climate Strategies
- Carbon Dioxide Removal
- VC / Startup Ecosystem
- Strategy & Ops
Maximilian von Funck
’24
Harvard Business School
Supervisory Board Member
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Jerome Quella
’24
Harvard Business School
Senior Partner Quella & Associate
Career/field of interest:
Consulting