Joschka Finkbeiner

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Head of Strategy, Tech Innovation and R&D at thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions

Germany

Overview

Joschka Finkbeiner is the Head of Strategy, Tech Innovation and R&D at thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions. A former BCG Project Leader and graduate of the Technical University of Munich, he has a strong background in corporate strategy and digital transformation. He previously co-founded and successfully sold the tech startup Veertly.

Outside of his corporate role, Joschka is a proponent of European unity, highlighting how he has benefited from it personally and professionally. He is also passionate about fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in young people, serving as a jury member for a student business competition to support innovative ideas.

He co-founded the virtual events platform Veertly, bootstrapped the company, led it through a successful seed funding round, and ultimately sold it to Swisscom.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Curious

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Automotive Innovation
As Head of Strategy and Tech Innovation at thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions, he is focused on the future of car manufacturing and the auto industry.
Tech Entrepreneurship
He co-founded two startups, Veertly and gomad, and successfully led Veertly from inception to its acquisition by Swisscom.
Corporate Strategy
His current role and his previous experience as a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group focused on company strategy and transformation.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2025
Head of Strategy, Tech Innovation and R&D at thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions
2-2024 - 10-2025
Head of Business Excellence at thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions
2-2024
Co-Founder & MD at Veertly
4-2022 - 12-2023
Co-Founder at gomada
7-2020 - 1-2021
Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Education

2013 - 2016
Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Technical University of Munich
2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

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Insights For Selling To Joschka

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joschka is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joschka

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joschka move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Joschka take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Joschka

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