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ABOUT DUNJA
Dunja Poetschke, a visionary leader originally from Berlin, Germany, has carved a distinguished path in the global finance sector. With over 20 years of experience across diverse industries such as MobilityTech, FinTech, SaaS, Marketplaces, Media and more, she has led companies through critical transformations, scaling businesses, managing capital, and successfully navigating fundraising. As Chief Financial Officer, Dunja's leadership is marked by her unwavering commitment to continuous learning, embracing cultural diversity, and fostering growth within her teams. Her journey from dreaming of becoming a physiotherapist in her childhood to becoming a top finance executive reflects her deep empathy, resilience, and strategic mindset. Dunja's ability to lead with vulnerability and authenticity not only inspires her teams but also drives meaningful change in the organizations she serves. She is dedicated to making a significant impact on her professional environment while nurturing the potential of those around her.
LEADERSHIP IS NOT ABOUT BEING RIGHT BUT DOING WHAT’S RIGHT.
Dunja Poetschke
DUNJA IN A NUTSHELL
Chief Financial Officer
invygo
area of expertise
Information Technology UAE 🇦🇪
companies Dunja has worked for
DUNJA AS A LEADER
Success is about my impact on people and stories around me. It's about trying, learning from failures, and positively influencing others.
Leadership is not about being right but doing what’s right.
Great Leaders are driven by a strong purpose.
The future of leadership is leading with vulnerability.
When I think of a leader, I think of Angela Merkel and Queen Elizabeth the II.
IT'S NOT ABOUT PERFECTION BUT PROGRESS AND KINDNESS TOWARDS YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
Dunja Poetschke
DUNJA ON CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Dunja's career has been marked by overcoming fear and embracing continuous learning. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's values and continuously seeking knowledge through various forms of learning, such as audiobooks.
My first piece of advice would be to focus on developing both hard and soft skills, and to prioritize continuous learning by committing to reading (or listening to) at least one growth-focused book per month.
DUNJA ON LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Dunja actively supports the next generation of leaders through mentoring, sharing her experiences, and leading by example. She values honesty and curiosity, believing that admitting mistakes and learning from them is crucial for personal and professional growth.
VULNERABILITY: WHILE INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT CAN PROPEL YOU FORWARD, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS WHAT ULTIMATELY CARRIES YOU ACROSS THE FINISH LINE.
Dunja on becoming a better leader
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