Lennard Niemann

Lennard Niemann is a specialist in innovation consulting and corporate development, currently steering venture initiatives as the Managing Director at GHARAGE with offices in Germany and Singapore. While rooted in brand and design, he shifted into venture capital throughout his journey.

His extensive experience includes pioneering roles in the strategic growth and support of corporate portfolios, notably within Gebr. Heinemann’s expansive operations across Hamburg and Singapore. He has been instrumental in driving significant transformation in the automotive industry, consulting for powerhouses such as BMW, Audi, and Daimler, and has earned several prestigious international accolades for his strategic contributions.

Lennard’s corporate development experience comes into play in developing long-term strategy and innovations. He supports the company in enhancing its capabilities to digitise the travel and airport experience.

Lennard was born in Hamburg, Germany. He studied Brand Design and Strategy, and started his master’s in leadership in Digital Communications. He began his professional career in brand, shifted to strategy and innovation and, in the meantime, has expanded into the areas of venture building to venture capital, which he backed up with an executive course at Harvard. Lennard lived in Hamburg and Berlin as well as Beijing and Hong Kong.