EY x Women in Tech Berlin
Success – a very personal view
Hosted by EY
November 25, 2024
05:00 PM
Time Zone
Join us for an empowering networking evening in Berlin, featuring an inspiring keynote by Petra Herrmann, Director of Indirect Tax Global Trade at EY, as she shares her unique perspective on "Success – a Very Personal View." With over 30 years of experience shaping and leading global trade compliance for industry giants like Panasonic, Hewlett Packard, and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Petra offers a holistic, insightful approach to navigating global trade and compliance. As a certified business coach and mentor, she also brings her passion for supporting women in their personal and professional growth.
The evening continues with an engaging panel discussion featuring EY Technology Consulting Partners, Managers, and the I&D Team, followed by a relaxed networking session with drinks and finger food.
Why attend? This is your chance to connect with inspiring women in tech, share experiences, and gain fresh insights on success, values, and career growth. Taking place in vibrant Berlin, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from accomplished female leaders in a supportive and empowering atmosphere. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and grow both personally and professionally!
Important: Due to limited venue capacity, only approved attendees will be allowed to join the event. If you do not receive an email from WomenTech Network with the location and instructions to confirm your attendance, you will not be admitted entry. Make sure to check your inbox for confirmation details!
Agenda
Africa/Abidjan
Speakers
Elisabeth Brauch
Technology Manager at EY
Elisabeth is currently a Technology Manager at EY, specializing in digital strategy and cloud computing. Previously, she worked at Accenture for over four years, where she led enterprise-wide cloud advisory and transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies, focusing on cloud innovation such as AI, IoT, and 5G. Before that, she held the role of Cloud and Infrastructure Strategy Analyst, and gained experience as a logistics and production working student at Daimler AG. She has strong expertise in consulting, cloud transformation, and client engagement.
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Paula Andrea Castro
Senior Technology and Product Management Consultant at SWISS KRONO GROUP | Moderator | WTN Berlin Leader
Paula is a Technical and Product Solutions Consultant at SWISS KRONO GROUP, where she focuses on optimizing product decisions and fostering innovation in collaboration with business and engineering teams. Her expertise includes systems such as PIM (Akeneo), Tessa, and various operational tools like Catalog and Order Fulfillment. She ensures seamless integration between business strategies and e-commerce within the product landscape to enhance global product quality. Previously, as a Product Manager at Delivery Hero, Paula played a key role in cross-functional collaborations, managing product roadmaps, and rolling out content management features across multiple regions. She has a strong passion for improving customer experiences through innovative solutions and stakeholder management. Additionally, Paula serves as the WomenTech Network Berlin Leader.
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Petra Herrmann
Director of Indirect Tax Global Trade at EY
Petra is a Director in the Indirect Tax Global Trade practice and joined EY in 2022. She is looking back to a long career creating, implementing, and managing local, European, and worldwide Global Trade Compliance organizations at global industry leaders over the last 30 years (e.g., Local and European at Panasonic; European at Hewlett Packard; worldwide at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy). She has a holistic and systemic view on trade compliance risk and opportunities throughout the global end-to-end supply chain. Over the last 13 years she gained several certificates as Logotherapist, Business Coach and Psychodrama practitioner and is working as mentor and coach for women.
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Simone Schmidt
Director ServiceNow at EY
Simone Schmidt is a Director at EY, specializing in ServiceNow since January 2022. Prior to this, she worked as a freelance ServiceNow Project Manager at agineo GmbH and DREWAG Stadtwerke Dresden. She also owned and managed projects at sstCONSULT for over 13 years, and took on project management roles at General Atomics Europe. Her career spans extensive freelance work in project and program management, with a strong focus on ServiceNow implementations and IT project management.
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Sylvie Schemik
Senior Manager Technology Consulting at EY
Sylvie Schemik is a seasoned Senior Manager in Technology Consulting at EY, with over 11 years of experience in the company. Based in Berlin, she has progressed from an Account Manager role to leading technology consulting projects, with expertise spanning marketing, account management, and project management. Her career includes a strong focus on the automotive, technology, and
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We’ve got three good reasons for you to apply to join this event:
- Meet women in tech leaders and get inspired by their journeys and stories.
- Expand your network and establish relationships with fellow women in technology.
- Connect with leading tech companies, explore global industry trends and identify career growth opportunities.
