Dr. Ricarda Engelmeier’s academic background is in politics and economics with a Bachelor and Master at UCL and LSE in the UK and in business administration with a PhD in Germany. Ricarda started her career in a strategy consultancy in Germany and then joined GIZ in India. Based out of New Delhi, she worked for seven years on impact driven business models in Asia, resulting in the set-up of an independent institution for responsible business. She then joined the Siemens AG in corporate strategy in Munich, focusing on sustainability. She founded MyCollective, a leadership program for top talents while they are on parental leave – during her own parental leave.