Vanessa Heizmann
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Head of Product Management
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Jobs
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Head of Product ManagementPersonioMar 2026 - Current (8 months)- Senior Group Product ManagerPersonioApr 2024 - Mar 2026 (2 years)
- Group Product ManagerPersonioOct 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 7 months)Lead the strategy and execution of a core product area across multiple international teams, shaping long-term product vision while managing and developing PMs and partnering closely with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams.
- Chief Product OfficerKenbiMay 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
- Lecturer Product ManagementCODE University of Applied SciencesApr 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 1 month)
- Head of ProductKenbiNov 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)Built and scaled the product function from the ground up, defined product strategy across a portfolio of tools, and led the organization through key product launches and operational scaling during a period of rapid growth.
- Senior Product ManagerAbout You GmbhApr 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 7 months)Oversaw the customer experience across web and mobile platforms, working cross-functionally to drive product direction, prioritize roadmaps, and deliver initiatives that directly impacted user engagement and business performance.
- VC Analyst (MBA Intern)HV Holtzbrinck VenturesSep 2019 - Dec 2019 (4 months)
- Corporate Strategy (MBA Intern)Zalando SEJun 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)
- Head Of Business DevelopmentTaleadeMay 2018 - Jul 2018 (3 months)Worked closely with founders to define strategic priorities, introduce OKRs, and strengthen internal alignment during a business model shift.
- Head of Product (Service & Maintenance)Thermondo GmbHMay 2017 - Apr 2018 (1 year)Built tools for Thermondo’s field technicians, improving scheduling, service workflows, and day-to-day operations for craftsmen across Germany.
- Head of Pre-SalesThermondo GmbHSep 2016 - Apr 2017 (8 months)Built and led a sales function, developed scalable tooling and incentive systems, and helped bridge business and product functions during a phase of operational expansion.
- Founder's AssociateThermondo GmbHApr 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 6 months)Operated as a strategic right hand to the CEO, supporting fundraising, leading cross-functional initiatives, and contributing to the evolution of the company’s operating model.
- Founder & CEOLernstatt MuenchenMar 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 10 months)Co-founded and ran a tutoring initiative during university, building a team and managing day-to-day operations across multiple locations.
Education
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- Clinical Psychology & NeuroscienceUC San Diego→ Focus: Clinical Psychology & Neuroscience
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc, PsychologyLudwigMaximiliansUniversität München→ Graduated top 10% | Exchange year at UC San Diego (Clinical Psychology & Neuroscience)
- Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and ManagementLondon Business School→ Focus: Strategy, Tech, Entrepreneurship | LBS Annual Fund Scholar
→ Internships: Strategy at Zalando
• VC Analyst at HV Holtzbrinck Ventures
Awards
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- ILBS Annual Fund ScholarshipIssued by London Business School alumni and friendsLondon Business School provides financial and non-material support to selected students based on clear academic and professional merit. (https://goo.gl/Moj9eB)