Meet the Team

Peter is a managing partner at accilium, a start-up mentor and master tinkerer when it comes to building IT solutions. He focuses on mobility solutions and corporate digitalization.

Over the past 10 years, he has directed projects in product development, IT and digitalization at global automotive OEMs. He specializes in optimizing and rebuilding the legacy information landscape of corporates to establish the foundation of successful digitalization initiatives.

He also focuses on the application of novel technologies such as virtual and augmented reality or artificial intelligence. It is his personal mission to apply these technologies in everyday working life, making people more productive and organizations more fun.

Peter is an urban commuter. He loves riding his single speed bike through Vienna as well as everything that's propelled by an electric motor.

Alex is a managing partner at accilium. He has extensive experience in advising OEMs not just within their R&D and production, but within their sales departments around the world.

Alex enjoys and excels at structuring the most complex problems into a few key elements, making them understandable and easier to work with. He is a role model to those working around him, as his colleagues are able to observe his work ethic and his approach to challenging situations, and then apply his attitude to their own work. This in turn benefits accilium's clients.

Currently, he focuses almost exclusively on developing new digital business models, as well as concepts to address digitalization in the future.

In his spare time Alex enjoys sports, such as climbing and surfing, and he tries to travel the world as much as possible.

Alexander is an investor, start-up coach and automotive expert with more than 15 years of experience. He has directed consulting projects at several OEMs for over a decade and leads teams of up to 25 people. His engagements focus on competency management, integration and rollout of new technologies within corporate entities, as well as business process development and implementation in areas such as R&D, production and after sales.

Over the past years, Alexander Rauscher has developed specific expertise and gained experience in car software development, SPICE and agile development, electric mobility, production optimization, process digitalization, and transformation management. He has an extensive automotive network, especially in the German and Austrian industry.

Alexander was immediately excited by the idea of establishing accilium as an open consulting platform and network. Ever since, Alexander has integrated his leadership skills, team-oriented approaches, as well as his technical know-how into the accilium vision. Build to Evolve has always been his life motto.

Alexander is passionate about mountain sports and freeriding.

Before Martin joining accilium he studied Strategic Management & Law at Management Center Innsbruck.

Martin worked for a German car manufacturer with a special focus on future mobility. Here he developed strategies and portfolios and in a next step evaluated them by prototype testing. Later he joined a multinational space & defense company, where he strengthened his interest in creating sustainable strategies that provide a lasting and scalable advantage. Translating innovation in the digital age into competitive advantage is a main driver for his passion.

With previous experience in the automotive and space & defense industry he was eager to join accilium to evolve the future of mobility with all its corresponding aspects.

If he is not working, he can be found in the alps, skiing or scuba-diving in the sea. Hanging out with friends is particularly important to him.

Michael is fascinated by the possibilities which emerge through the ever-increasing technological advancements & digitalisation.

At accilium, Michael transforms this fascination into sheer passion while working for our clients. Michael studied Strategic Management & Law with a focus on Business Strategy, M&A and Innovation. His drive and analytical mindset made him excel in his prior professions as a self-deployed consultant and research assistant at a top-accredited university. Paired with his experience and eagerness to continuously learn. accilium provides Michael the ideal ground to contribute to shaping the future of mobility.

Michael does not only show dedication in his professional life. During his time off, he usually can be found outside doing sports of all kind. Besides sports, he loves meeting people and enjoying life.

A passion for businesses evolving in the digital age was a driving force for Maximilian to join accilium. He completed his Master’s Degree in Business Analysis & Consulting at IÉSEG Paris. He strongly believes in life-long learning and is eager to further develop himself both professionally and personally while staying in tune with the latest market trends. 

Maximilian has gained previous consulting experience in a variety of complex projects in the automotive and manufacturing industries including strategic realignment, process optimization and restructuring. He strives to employ the most effective solutions while minimizing time and resources spent.

Maximilian lives in Berlin and uses any opportunity in his free time to sail in the Mediterranean Sea or snowboard in the Alps.

Working on innovative solutions and digital trends at the edge of technology as well as their successful implementation within companies is a topic, which Jennifer is passionate about. 

Therefore, the constant interaction between digitalization of products and services and the use of new technologies across industries is the core of her master's program Digital Business Innovation and Transformation at the UAS IMC Krems. 

As a result of her interest in digital trends and innovation, Jennifer decided to also pursue her career in this field. Before Jennifer started working for accilium as an associate she gained experience in different industries as well as in the start-up world. She is a strong team player with a hands-on mentality and thinking quick on her feet. 

In her spare time, Jennifer loves to travel the world, but also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Johannes joined accilium because he is convinced of the vision of bringing together automotive, energy and public sector competence to become the number one player in the mobility ecosystem. He has several years of experience in delivering digitalization projects at the intersection between business and IT in large corporations. 

His strength is to develop and understand complex digital strategies – both from business and IT perspective – and breaking them down in order to ensure an effective operationalization.

Johannes is passionate about new technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain and how these technologies can transform organizations and societies for the better.

In his leisure time, Johannes enjoys all kind of ball and racket sports as well as being in the mountains by foot, by bike or with skis.

Before she started at accilium, Marie finished her Master's Degree in Strategic Management at the University of Innsbruck.

Yet during her studies she discovered her interest in change management and strategy development as well as innovations and start-ups and decided to pursue a career in the field. Apart from her academic background in Business Administration and Management she brings in experience gained through several consulting projects during her studies. The combination of strong analytical skills and creativity makes her a good problem solver and organiser.

Whenever she can Marie travels around the world. The rest of her spare time she spends with either her piano or her family and friends.

Julia is responsible for People Operations at accilium. After several years of headhunting for different industries Julia now enjoys recruiting the right talent for accilium. Moreover, Julia strives to make accilium an even better place to work.

She is convinced that happy and healthy employees are the key to success true to the motto people first. While continuously developing people´s skills and enhancing accilium`s employer brand, she keeps the administrative tasks at bay. Currently, she focuses her attention on becoming an expert in labor law.  

As a mom to two little girls, Julia spends most of her afternoons on playgrounds, in the woods or in the zoo. In her little spare time, she listens to all kind of podcasts, calls herself an Instagram addict and sometimes practices Yoga and Pilates.

Teresa is a versatile talent and it is precisely her extensive experience with different industries, people and projects that make her a great consultant. She approaches any topic with a lot of dedication.

Due to her interest in sustainability, she even founded a student organization at Vienna University of Business and Economics, dedicated to the topic which is still active today. After graduating, she gained profound experience in content creation, online marketing and publishing and worked in journalism for some years. Through working as Head of Content and SEO for one of Austria’s largest travel portals, she found her passion for working at the interface between business and IT. In IT consulting she found the right working environment to put her strong analytics and conceptual skills to work for the benefit of her customers. Currently, she is particularly interested in user experience design, change management in agile transformations and digital process management.

When she is not reading up on the latest IT trends, Teresa enjoys yoga, hiking and trying out new types of sports.

Kurt envisions a future of resource-efficient, integrated mobility solutions, which are accessible to everyone.

He studied in Vienna and Rotterdam with specialization in the development of new business models and innovation management. Additionally, he gained valuable work experience in a worldwide-operating FMCG company as well as the Big 4.

The topic of mobility attracts his particular attention, because of the contemporary and upcoming challenges to existing business models. Kurt helps clients to not just follow but lead the path toward a new era of autonomous, shared, electric connected vehicles and the age of decentralized energy production.

In his spare time, you will find him playing soccer or squash, cooking a delicious lasagna or reading a book in his comfy beanbag chair.

Juliane is a business partner at accilium. Julie, how she is called, is the organizational mind behind the scene, keeps an eye on day-to-day business and an overview of the office tasks. She is responsible for efficient appointment scheduling, travel management and financial accounting. Julie is a team player with a strong hands-on mentality. Whenever help is needed, she is on the spot immediately.

After she finished her BSc Studies at the University of Vienna in Economics and Business, she started to manage her Master programs part time. Besides work and her Master studies you can find her in the nature and socializing with friends.

Proud owner of three bikes and no cars. 

During his Mechanical Engineering studies, Nicolas gained first experiences in the mobility sector: Automotive, Railway, Logistics … no matter what’s moving – a car, a person or a production line – just get out of the box and think about new ways since mobility is everywhere. And there are multiple ways – that’s what Nicolas discovered while expanding his expertise in consulting, strategic management, automotive development and manufacturing … in Europe or far away in China or the U.S. Being on-site in America while the dieselgate emerged, his vision became clear: you must go ahead on new ways of mobility. 

At accilium Nicolas can share his passion with colleagues that are infected with new technologies, innovation, digitalization and sustainability helping to build the world of tomorrow. 

Nicolas’ favorite balance to daily routine are the mountains. All around Vienna or Munich, where you can find him in general, he discovers the Alps hiking, biking or skiing.

Besides being a working student at accilium, Simon is doing a master’s program in renewable raw materials with a focus on energetic exploitation at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna.

He graduated from the Technical University of Munich with a bachelor’s degree in Management and Technology and gained first work experience as a working student at a telecommunications company and by an internship in the automotive industry.

Simon has a passion for renewable energies, innovative technical solutions and sustainability. Therefore, he wants to play an active role in solving the urban traffic dilemma and transforming cities into a better and more sustainable place to live.

He likes spending time outside exploring the nature and doing sports (addicted to skiing and snow).

Being a passionate driver and sustainability advocate at the same time, Lisa is eager to add her share in transforming the future of mobility. Her interest in innovative and digital solutions and her passion to support clients in achieving their objectives, provides the perfect fit for a consulting career with accilium.

Lisa graduated with a double master’s degree in International Management/ CEMS from Rotterdam School of Management and ESADE Business School in Barcelona, which has further advanced her strategic thinking capabilities. Combined with her hands-on mentality, this allows her to approach problems from different angles always keeping the client’s individual situation in mind. Lisa’s various experiences through consulting projects in M&A, digitalization, business development and strategy consulting in the automotive context have made her an all-rounder, who is ready to go the extra mile.

Lisa enjoys spending her free time in the mountains, at lakes or on the tennis court. On a rainy day, you will probably find her bouldering or planning her next travel adventure.

Tobias is a jack-of-all-trades, mastering many diverse topics from law school, teaching, to building up his own consultancy. Through the years there was one topic that stuck with him – mobility. He was exploring solutions to improve inner city ground transportation on a European scale and helped building up diverse companies within this branch. Looking for new and exciting ways to maximize his potential he joined accilium with the ambition to further professionalize and gaining in-depth experience in related fields.

Tobias provides know-how in various fields like PR & marketing, sales & business development as he combines these with strong analytical skills.

His free time is occupied by friends, restaurants and the best parts of Berlin. If not in Berlin, you may look for him somewhere between Milan and Naples.

Leonhard is fascinated by the impact of digitalization on business and operating models in the automotive and energy industry. He joined accilium to help clients through their digital transformation programs and to serve as an expert for future mobility topics. 

He has over six years of experience leading and delivering improvements in IT organizations from strategy development, process design to technology implementation. His areas of expertise include project management, guiding clients through large digital transformation programs and developing IT strategies, bringing digital business models and new technologies to life. He has deep knowledge in emerging technologies like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing as well as applied agile foundational knowledge and automotive expertise. 

In his spare time, he loves to travel the world and visit art exhibitions. He further enjoys meeting up with friends and family, skiing and at some occasions improving his surfing skills.

Dominik is responsible for finance and controlling at accilium. He ensures that company processes are compliant as well as efficient. 

After finishing the studies in taxation and accounting he worked several years for international audit and tax consulting firms where solving complex tax related issues was his day to day business. Conducting external audits allowed him to gain experience in cost and financial accounting and in evaluating and assessing company processes in the view of legal compliance.  

In his spare time he enjoys doing excursions around Vienna and going on short city trips. He also loves spending time with his family and afterwork with friends.

Raphael wants to enable future generations a decent life on our planet. Hence, he decided to take an active part in the fight against climate change by promoting renewable energy. As the effort of many is needed to create a positive impact, he spreads the message on every occasion possible.  

Consequently, joining the mission of accilium was evident as he overtook the task to find people with similar ideas and excite them for new sustainable concepts of living.  

He loves to build communities and real brands with a vision. For this purpose, he chose the digital world as the perfect environment to reach the right people at the right time. To ensure relevance he has his finger on the pulse of new digital trends and innovations, mastering new tools where they add value. 

His goals might be ambitious, but he is ready to go the extra mile. 

His profound technical knowledge as well as his wide-ranging experience in the automotive industry motivated Felix to start his career as a consultant.

While graduating from his Master Programme “Mechanical Engineering – Management” at the University of Technology Vienna he specialised in the field of product development and logistics management. In the context of his master thesis and previous professional experience he gained valuable insights of the work process at automotive OEMs and suppliers.

Felix’ enthusiasm ranges from a single component of an engine, to the development and manufacturing of an entire vehicle to a holistic concept of mobility. Beyond that he strives for constant improvement of new mobility concepts and promotes sustainability in this sector.

In his spare time, you will find him mainly in the Austrian mountains, ski touring in the winter and hiking in the summer. To keep pushing his physical boundaries he participates in Marathon competitions.

Anja holds a degree in Management with a specialisation in system-thinking, behavioural finance and digital transformation from WU Vienna.

She has a strong expertise in Automotive where she is delivering international projects at the intersection of business and IT, from R&D to Aftersales. Anja shares a passion for strategic transformations & innovation and is strongly focused on achieving business outcomes driven by technologies.

Anja is living in Vienna, enjoys being outdoors and spending her spare time with family and friends preferably in Styria’s stunning wine region.

Kathrin is an experienced consultant with more than 10 years of experience in the area of telecommunications and mobility. Her passion for innovation and mobility perfectly goes in hand with her international market experience. 

With her background in management and China studies and many years of experience with the Chinese market, she helps clients to find new business strategies for the Chinese market or to improve their organizational performance in China.

Kathrin started her career with a Chinese telecommunications supplier, where she was responsible for large transformation projects and set up new teams and strategies. Later on, she worked in the public sector as project manager and then became a consultant with a strong focus on innovation and future mobility topics.  Responsible for the China practice of a consultancy, she was able to gain valuable experience in the fields of strategic, operational and organizational development.

In her spare time, Kathrin is a passionate sports woman and a theatre lover and likes to spend time in the mountains with her family.

Due to her studies in Business Administration with focus on international and strategic management Simone developed a special interest in digital business model concepts and ecosystems.

Her working experience for a premium automotive OEM let her gain valuable insights in strategic projects of a fast-moving, technology-driven industry. Simone was especially thrilled about how increased connectivity and digital technologies affect traditional business models. That is why she decided to further pursue the chosen path and to actively shape the future of mobility.

accilium perfectly fits her interests of a young, dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy. Together with her colleagues Simone solves client problems on a daily basis and forms their desired future.

If there is some time left in Simone´s busy consultant life she follows her big passion of travelling the world. Either climbing mountains in Norway or exploring new cultures in Southeast Asia, there is never enough adventure for her. However, Simone also enjoys a calm chat with her closest friends over a cup of coffee and some cinnamon buns.

Georg is an experienced consultant with expertise in the automotive & energy sector. He focuses on IT strategy and digitalization, fitting his style and mentality as he could best be described as a mix of creative and critical thinking and getting things done.

With these attributes Georg led various projects with the necessary view for the bigger picture, making turning them all into success stories. His consulting expertise is supported by a mathematical background and project management competence which prepares him perfectly to solve complex problems, also using his strong data analytics skills.

Georg is an eager first mover and tester of new technologies in professional as well as private settings, to improve routines and shift paradigms for established processes.

Combining his personal passion for gaming and technology with his career Georg is also managing projects for piloting virtual reality solutions in corporate settings.

Johannes is a consultant, who combines his passion for renewable energies and e-mobility with strategical thinking and a focus on digitalisation.  

After his studies in Environmental- and Sustainability Management as well as Strategic Management, he focused on establishing an e-carsharing fleet in rural Upper-Austria, resulting in an additional pillar for regional mobility solutions.  

Furthermore, Johannes gained international consultancy experience by working as a consultant within the Vietnamese Energy Market in Ho Chi Minh City, where he focused on large-scale energy projects as well as on the project management side of the implementation process. A core strength of him is to filter energy and mobility problems with his strong business-case driven mindset and assembling them into a scalable solution. 

Whenever possible, Johannes travels the world on the hunt for the next great hike, or the perfect waves to conquer on his wind surfing board. 

Along with being a working student at accilium, David is finishing his master´s program in industrial energy engineering at the Mining University of Leoben. 

During his studies in Austria and Australia he gained practical experience as an intern at an energy utilities company, the Big 4 and an aerospace supplier while also working in the automobile industry. 

David is very passionate about renewable energies, electric vehicles and their combination for the future of personal mobility and the electrical grid alike. Consequently, he is eager to play an active role in transforming the way we travel on a daily basis while also considering the importance of improved energy distribution and consumption. 

In his spare time you will find him playing football with his friends, hiking or travelling the world in a campervan.

Jacques has been fascinated by technical innovations and emerging technologies since his childhood. Having grown up in Luxemburg, he changed his residence to Vienna to study Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Vienna, where he specialized in Power and Industrial Engineering for his Master’s degree. 

His expertise lies in the fields of new mobility solutions, alternative fuels and renewable energies. He desires to take part in solving the fossil fuel problem by introducing new technologies and creating innovative solutions.  

In his spare time, Jacques loves riding his bike, be it in the city or in the mountains and spending time with his friends.  

Rafael’s love for cars probably started with his first Bobby Car and since then never faded. Thus, it seemed predestined for him to study Automotive Engineering and Management in Munich, in order to learn how to develop, produce and sell great cars. While collecting working experience with a premium car manufacturer in Germany and the U.S., he discovered his interest in innovation, which he saw as the driving force behind all great products. In his master’s degree in Scotland and Germany Rafael therefore focussed on Innovation Management.  

Rafael gained precious working experience in various departments (R&D, production, production planning) of automotive OEMs and suppliers as well as in the consulting industry. Rafael joined accilium, to utilize his knowledge about the automotive industry and his passion for cars and innovation. 

In his spare time Rafael enjoys all kinds of sports and being outside, as well as celebrating his Bavarian origin with a cold beer. 

Christian is a consultant by passion with more than 19 years of experience in this industry. His fascination for emerging technologies and digital innovations perfectly match with his constant ambition to enable clients to successfully manage transformation processes of all kinds.

With the background of his master studies at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Christian started his career as a consultant with a large software company, where he was able to develop a sophisticated understanding for software related processes and systems. Christian was establishing his broad expertise as functional consultant and project/program-manager in a multitude of projects within a wide range of heterogeneous industries. As Consulting Director Christian built and led the Austrian branch of a consulting company specialising in Customer Experience Management for multiple years. Thus he was able to gain valuable experience in the fields of strategic, operational and organizational development.

His consulting portfolio is being rounded off by studies in communication management and conflict management.

Being the father of two kids, Christian enjoys spending most of his spare time with his family. Furthermore, he constantly aims at finding the right balance between his other two passions: good food and fitness. 

Christian is a business partner at accilium. While studying industrial engineering at the Vienna University of Technology, he tries to keep everything going in the background.

In recent years, he has gained experience ranging from simple things such as organizing business trips or simply helping where help is needed, to setting up and managing the IT infrastructure or financial accounting.

He loves to learn new things and very much believes that you must understand previous technologies before you can build technologies for the future. 

In his spare time, he likes climbing, riding a motorcycle or just playing his guitar.

Curiosity in new trends and technologies have convinced Irina to pursue an academic career with a focus on technology and strategic innovation management. She holds a Double Master Degree from Bocconi University and Vienna University of Economics and Business. Throughout her studies Irina developed a passion for digital transformation topics especially in the fields of service and process innovation.

In addition to her academic career, Irina has gained experience in the consulting field by working on the preparation of several M&A projects, as well as, in the automotive industry by helping develop a new financial reporting tool for a multinational OEM. Over the years she has cultivated the flexibility to work in fast paced environments and the ability to quickly process complex information. One of her major focuses lies in discovering strategical and organizational efficiency potentials within organizations.

In her spare time Irina enjoys playing tennis, travelling the world and discovering new cultures.

Philipp is fascinated by the impact technology has on whole industries, its implications for society and how digitization will affect the way we live, work and move in the future.

At accilium Philipp combines all that with his passion for cars and his desire to work in a fast-paced environment at the forefront of innovation. Philipp previously gained experience in Process Management, Business Analysis and Test Management both in the startup environment as well as in the corporate world. Having a background in Information Systems, Philipp thrives within the intersection of Business and IT. Utilizing his knowledge in Process Innovation, he adds his piece to the puzzle to solve our clients most pressing issues when it comes to digital transformation.

In his spare time you find him outdoors - trailrunning, climbing or kayaking.

Nikolas is an innovation and digitalization expert with several years of experience at the interface of startup and corporate world. Managing safety critical projects and programmes for a high-tech company led to an expertise on how innovation and customer centricity leads to product excellence.

While working for a startup that built CEEs largest startup accelerator ecosystem from scratch, his role was to enable collaboration and product development between corporates and startups.

Being a technology enthusiast ever since the GameBoy era, Nikolas has been interested in almost any new technology that has hit (and often left) the market. His current focus is on how Virtual Reality and Blockchain will revolutionize many of today’s businesses.

Not surprisingly, during his spare time he enjoys his newly bought tech gadgets besides hitting the gym and travelling the world.

Growing up with a passion for Formula 1, Chris has always had a strong connection with the automotive industry. However, instead of pursuing a career on the racetrack, he decided to channel his passion for automobiles in favour of the revolution of mobility. His change of mind was fuelled by a burning interest in sustainable innovation and his fascination for metropolis.

While tackling (urban) transportation´s challenges, Chris especially gained experience in the development of new business models and the establishment of digital units in the automotive vertical. Throughout his professional career, he worked on projects in London, Doha or Los Angeles, always with an eye on mobility. In the pursuit of his MBA with a focus on strategy and digital transformation, Chris has furthermore attended universities and business schools such as the NYU Stern School of Business, the SDA Bocconi Milano and the Université Paris-Sorbonne.

In his spare time, Chris can be found at start up pitch nights, in theatres or on strolls through foreign cities.

Rahel is driven by the vision of creating a digital ecosystem and connecting the dots between various sectors. She is particularly passionate about digitization in the public sector with focus on new mobility solutions and freight transport.

While focusing on management and digital sustainability during her Master studies in Business Administration in Switzerland, she started off her career by developing marketing strategies.

However, her enthusiasm about innovative technologies and urban development prevailed and she then shifted her focus and gained valuable work experience in the area of smart cities and its underlying technologies.

When getting an out-of-office note from Rahel, she is most likely to be found in a foreign country enjoying different cultures, food and languages.