Sven-Olaf Hansen

Sven-Olaf Hansen has extensive experience in marketing and leadership roles. Sven-Olaf is currently the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Kneipp, where they oversee global product management, communications, marketing operations, and local marketing. Prior to Kneipp, they were the VP Marketing & International Sales and SVP Global Marketing at Drooms, responsible for developing the strategy to establish the brand as a global leader in due diligence services and virtual data rooms. Before that, they served as the Head of Marketing & Development at J.T. Ronnefeldt KG, where they developed and implemented growth and marketing strategies. Sven-Olaf also worked at Bacardi as a Marketing Director and Global Category Director, focusing on global sales strategies and trade marketing concepts. Sven-Olaf Hansen started their career at Ferrero as a Senior Brand Manager, responsible for managing multiple brands and launching new products. Sven-Olaf also worked at Beiersdorf as a Brand Manager, expanding the Hansaplast brand. Sven-Olaf began their professional journey at Milupa as the Head of Area-Product Management, focusing on product development and market implementation.

Sven-Olaf Hansen's education history includes attending various educational institutions. Between 2004 and 2005, they studied Leadership at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. During the same period, they also pursued studies in Operations at the IESE Business School. From 1988 to 1991, Sven-Olaf Hansen studied Economics and obtained a degree in Dipl.-Betriebswirt (BA) from DHBW Mannheim. Lastly, between 1982 and 1988, they attended Kaiserin Friedrich Gymnasium, where they completed their high school education.