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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 new application round is open. The Deadline is October 31, 2026.
The next round will start in December 2026. The duration of the program is one year.
Sandra Rauch is a board member and executive advisor with many years of C-level experience in technology and business transformation. She supports executive teams, boards, and leaders in translating technology and AI into measurable business value, making strategic decisions, and successfully driving transformations.
She brings over 25 years of international leadership experience—ranging from DAX-listed corporations to private-equity-backed mid-sized companies. Most recently, she served as Managing Director of Digital & Technology (CIDO) at E.ON Energie Deutschland; prior to that, she was CIO and CDO of the Omnicare Group and held leadership and consulting roles at Allianz and Hewlett-Packard. Her industry experience spans energy, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, IT services, cybersecurity, and consulting.
As an executive coach, keynote speaker, and author, she combines her strategic experience with her passion for leadership and people development. For many years, she has also served as a mentor and sparring partner for executives and high-potential talent, including at UnternehmerTUM, startsocial, and MentorMe.
Throughout her career, she has often been one of the few women in technology-driven leadership roles. For her, forging her own path and shaping her leadership style based on her own strengths and convictions was second nature—even if it wasn’t always easy. As a mentor for the Female Leadership Lounge, she aims to encourage young women to pursue their ambitions, confidently seize opportunities, and chart their own unique career paths.
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 ends on October 31, 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.