Birgit Köster Hoffmann has a diverse and extensive work experience. Birgit currently serves as a Non-Executive Board Member at Pharmetheus since 2022. Previously, they held the role of Non-Executive Board Director/Head of the Audit and Remuneration Committee at Mangold Fondkommission AB from 2019. Birgit also worked as a Mentor at Novare Potential, a company in the Novare group that focuses on leading newcomers into the Swedish job market. Additionally, they served as a Non-Executive Board Director/Head of the Credit- and Member of the Audit & Compliance Committee at SaveLend Group, offering P2P lending investment opportunities. Birgit was also a Board of Directors member at Endspurt AB and a Non-Executive Board Director/Member of the Audit Committee at Auriant Mining AB, a Swedish junior mining company. Birgit held the position of Non-Executive Board Director at Panthera AB, where they specialized in designing and manufacturing wheelchairs for active users. Moreover, Birgit gained significant experience at Volkswagen Financial Services (Sweden), where they served as the Managing Director and later as the Country Manager. Prior to that, they worked as the Vice President at Scania Group and as the Country Manager at Volkswagen Bank Branch and Volkswagen Leasing Branch. Overall, Birgit Köster Hoffmann has demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in various industries throughout their career.
Birgit Köster Hoffmann's education history is as follows:
Birgit obtained a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Cologne in 1997.
In 2014-2015, they attended the Novare Leadership Academy, where they completed the Executive Women Program with a focus on Sustainable Business Through Diversity.
Birgit also pursued International/Global Studies at the Copenhagen Business School, starting in 1996.
For their high school education, Birgit graduated from Emma Sansom High School with a High School Diploma in an unspecified year.
In addition to their formal education, Birgit has obtained several certifications. In October 2021, they completed the Nasdaq Main Market Rules & Regulations Training. In November 2020, they finished the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rules and Regulations Training.
Furthermore, they have completed various diploma courses and programs. In May 2019, Birgit completed the "Diplomkurs: Ägarstyrning och ägardirektiv i ägarledda företag" at StyrelseAkademien Stockholm Uppsala. In October 2007, they finished the "Diplomutbildning i Styrelsearbete" at Stockholms Handelskammare.
Lastly, Birgit participated in the Group Management Programme - MD Qualification Programme offered by Volkswagen Financial Services in July 2006.