Michaela is originally from Würzburg and holds a degree in Operational Business Administration with an international focus and an emphasis on Corporate Development from Würzburg-Schweinfurt University.

She started her career in the Food Retail industry before taking on the role of Export Director at a German food manufacturer (Maintal Konfitüren GmbH) where she led the expansion of their export department.

This allowed her to build a strong foundation in market expansion strategies and quickly acquire hands-on experience with market entry efforts, affording her a unique view of the client’s perspective.

In 2014, after moving to the U.S., Michaela led the Consulting Services function at the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) of the Southern U.S., Inc.. As a Director of Consulting Services, she managed a dedicated team who supported German SMEs establish and expand their presence in the United States. Michaela brings a wealth of experience working in the United States and Europe guiding small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large European businesses across a variety of industries.

She joins the OERTZENGroup as Director of European Desk where she will assist our clients navigate the complexities of the U.S. market. Her leadership and expertise will be invaluable in guiding European companies in their market expansion efforts, towards connecting them with top talent in the US.

In her free time, Michaela loves spending quality time with her family outdoors and exploring new places through travel. She also enjoys yoga.