Helge Mahne
Overview
Helge brings experience in advising
private corporations and government entities, as well as with private
sector development projects in emerging countries.
Role at FSG
Helge works with corporate and foundation
clients on projects in the impact areas of Global Development, Shared Value, and Education & Youth. Most recently, he has supported a
multinational client in implementing a sustainable agriculture
initiative in West Africa. Helge has also been involved in defining
strategic priorities for a private foundation in its effort to improve
the school system of a large European city.
Before FSG
Prior to joining FSG, Helge worked for the German Technical Corporation
(GIZ) in India, where he advised the Indian Planning Commission on
development strategies for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Helge
also worked for Ernst & Young Advisory where he analyzed business
and investment opportunities for French companies in the Balkans and
especially in the Republic of Serbia. He also worked on projects helping
multinational corporations and government entities increase operational
effectiveness within their finance and CRM functions. For his
research on success factors for European SMEs to beneficially engage in
CSR, Helge was awarded the ESCP Europe Innovation Prize 2010.
Education
- ESCP Europe, Diplom-Kaufmann, Master Grande École in Management
- City University London, European MSc in Management
- University of Paris 8 and University of Potsdam, BA equivalent in
International Relations, Political Sciences, Economics, and European Affairs
Languages
- German
- English
- French
- Basic written and spoken Spanish
On Working at FSG
"With FSG, I found an organization that allows me to put my passion for social issues and international development into action. The people at FSG are truly dynamic, international, smart, and fun to work with. But most importantly, they are all extremely committed to the goal of increasing social impact and developing innovative ideas to solve the most pressing issues of our time. Through the use of rigorous analysis, strategic tools, and creative problem solving these ideas are put into action. It is great to be part of it and to continue learning in such an environment."