Heike Freund

COO, Marvel Fusion

Heike Freund is the Chief Operating Officer at Marvel Fusion, where she leads company growth, defines strategic roadmaps, and builds partnerships with industrial collaborators.

Marvel Fusion is developing innovative laser-based fusion technology, which aims to become a safe, clean, and reliable energy source in the future. The company leverages recent advances in laser and nanotechnology.

Before joining Marvel Fusion, Heike was a Partner at McKinsey & Company and a core member of McKinsey’s Operations Leadership team, specializing in the automotive, machinery, and high-tech sectors. With over 15 years of experience, she has led numerous global industrialization projects.

Heike holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Karlsruhe (KIT).

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