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Would you like to have the unique opportunity as female MBS student to continuously exchange ideas with two very successful female C-level executives and benefit from their vast experiences? Would you like to learn what opportunities you have to develop yourself further - both professionally and personally - whilst remaining true to yourself and be authentic?
Then the Female Leadership Lounge initiative is the right initiative for you!
The Female Leadership Lounge is a regular exchange with female C-level role models from international companies such as Microsoft, Ernst&Young, Siemens or Allianz.
Get the opportunity to exchange ideas exclusively for one year in order to develop personally and professionally.
In four informal and exceptional sessions over twelve months - each 1.5 hours long and at different locations - at the companies in Munich and at MBS - you will benefit from:
The next round will start in December 2026. The duration of the program is one year. The new application process will start in October 2026.
Hiltrud Dorothea Werner is a executive and supervisory board member, including at Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG, EVERLLENCE SE and Hensoldt AG. A graduate in mathematical methods and models from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, she held leadership roles in internal audit before joining Volkswagen AG in 2016. In 2017, she was appointed to the Group Board of Management, where she served as Board Member for Integrity and Legal Affairs until 2022, leading key negotiations with U.S. authorities. With extensive international experience, including several years in the UK, she is committed to diversity and actively supports women’s careers. She also shares her expertise as a guest lecturer and author of two books.
The Munich Business School Female Leadership Lounge is designed for
who are looking to develop their personal leadership identity.
Especially recommended for students who want to learn about gender dynamics, exchange more about female leadership and grow professionally and personally.
Only a limited number of spaces are available!
Submit your one-pager motivation letter, answering the following questions:
Hand in this letter plus your current resume to Prof. Dr. Patricia Kraft.
The new application process will start in October 2026.
Each edition of the Female Leadership Lounge brings inspiring encounters with outstanding female leaders from the C-level sector. The mentors share their experiences, perspectives and career paths - making each Lounge unique through their individual backgrounds and personalities.
Get to know some of our previous mentors who have left lasting impressions with their expertise and authenticity.