Careers in AI: ESMT alumni panel

Join ESMT Berlin alumni working in AI for a casual, 30-minute online conversation about building a career in the field. Hear how they found their paths, which skills matter, and how business education helps them navigate a changing workplace.

Meet the panelists

• Punit Thakkar - Head of AI Innovation & Venture Development, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute. ESMT Full-time MBA, Class of 2026.
• Amber Willems - Ads Go-to-Market team, Europe, OpenAI. ESMT Master in Management, Class of 2023.
• Jan Malte Jeddeloh - AI Workforce Specialist, Microsoft. ESMT Master in Management, Class of 2022.

What to expect

• Career inspiration: Discover different routes into AI, including roles beyond coding.
• Practical insights: Learn how alumni combine business knowledge, technical understanding, and people skills.
• Ideas for your next step: Hear what helped our panelists make career decisions and move into new opportunities.

Who should attend

• Professionals exploring careers in AI
• Those considering a career change
• Prospective business school students

From finding opportunities to working across business and technology, our panelists will share lessons from their own experience. We’ll explore where business education has made a difference, what they have learned along the way, and their advice for professionals considering a career move into AI.

Bring your questions for the live audience Q&A.