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Liran S

I connect the dots, bring the right people together, and make things happen.

About Me

I build trust, connect the right people, and make things move. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked at the intersection of leadership, operations, partnerships, and community, often in complex environments where priorities shift, stakeholders don’t naturally align, and “this won’t work” is the default reaction. My job has consistently been to create clarity, remove blockers, and drive follow-through until something real happens. Most recently, I led Business Development & Strategic Initiatives at Fraunhofer, where I translated complex work into decision-ready narratives, built cross-organization collaborations, and ran stakeholder-heavy initiatives from first conversation to structured next steps. Before that, I served as Deputy Consul General of Israel in Munich (Chief of Staff), managing strategy execution, KPIs, annual planning, and team coordination, while building long-term relationships that turned into repeat collaboration and durable networks. My style is direct and pragmatic. I bring a persistent “Israeli mindset”: no drama, no endless decks, just sharp prioritization, ownership, and the determination to find a workable path when others get stuck. I hold an MBA from Munich Business School, I’m a coach, and I’m a qualified attorney (Israel). I work fluently in English and Hebrew, and confidently in German.

Jurisdiction

Germany | Israel

Notable Employer

  • Head of Business Development & Strategic Initiatives at Fraunhofer
  • Deputy Consul General (Chief of Staff to the Consul General) at General Consulate of Israel in Munich

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Head of Business Development & Strategic InitiativesNotableFraunhofer
2022 - 2025

-Led cross-institute innovation partnerships and strategic initiatives across five Fraunhofer institutes, aligning research, industry needs, entrepreneurship and institutional priorities. -Designed and moderated ecosystem workshops and strategy sessions with corporates, ministries, and academia - turning stakeholder input into follow-up actions and structured next steps. -Coached deep-tech teams on positioning, value propositions, and partner-facing communication to increase external traction and collaboration readiness. -Built and maintained cross-sector relationships in Germany and Israel, strengthening visibility through events and bilateral formats. -Produced decision-ready briefs and presentations for leadership and external partners; translated complex technical content into clear, actionable narratives.

Deputy Consul General (Chief of Staff to the Consul General)NotableGeneral Consulate of Israel in Munich
2017 - 2022

-Served as the Consul General’s strategic and operational right hand: managed the office agenda, annual planning, KPIs, and budget oversight. -Led coordination across diplomatic, innovation, and economic activities; ensured alignment, clear responsibilities, and consistent follow-up on commitments. -Built long-term relationships with ministries, universities, and corporates; converted contacts into sustained collaboration and repeat engagement. -Planned and executed high-level multi-stakeholder programs and delegations (concept, agenda, speakers, stakeholder management, delivery, documentation, follow-up). -Drafted briefings, speeches, and internal reports under tight deadlines in sensitive political contexts. People leadership: Managed a 7-person team; introduced structured communication routines and accountability. -Recognition: Certificate of Excellence, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2019).

Senior Editor, Business SectionYnet (Israel’s largest news portal)
2015 - 2017

-Led a 12-person editorial team covering economics, innovation, regulation, and capital markets. Set editorial direction and managed high-pressure coverage cycles; ensured speed, accuracy, and clear framing. -Trained staff on storytelling, SEO, and newsroom analytics to improve reach and performance.

Deputy Editor & Senior JournalistBizportal (financial news platform)
2010 - 2015

-Produced investigative and analytical reporting on real estate, policy, and global markets. -Implemented digital and social distribution approaches that significantly increased readership. -Recognized twice as “Editor of the Year” (2013, 2014).

Education

Degree of LawReichman University, Herzliya, Israel
2003 - 2007
Degree of Government Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel
2003 - 2007
Masters of MBA, General ManagementMunich Business School
2023 - 2025

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
German