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LSE German Society

Career Dinner

Shaping Futures. Building Connections.

6th May 2026  ·  London

Application Deadline: 10 April 2026

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3rd
Edition
50
Students
30
Executives

An Evening of Meaningful Connections

Now in its third year, the LSE German Career Dinner brings together 50 outstanding students and 30 leading executives from finance and consulting for an exclusive evening of networking and industry insights. Through a seated dinner and structured networking, participants gain the opportunity to build lasting connections, exchange ideas, and learn from some of the most accomplished professionals in the field. Designed to foster meaningful connections, this event offers a unique platform to engage with top executives in a personal and relaxed setting.

Schedule

  • 6:00 – 6:30Arrival & Student Networking
  • 6:30 – 7:00Opening Speech & Introduction of Firms
  • 7:00 – 9:00Dinner
  • 9:00 – 11:00Open Networking
  • 11:00 – LateAfter-Party

Venue

The Portrait Restaurant
The Portrait Restaurant
By Richard Corrigan

Perched atop the National Portrait Gallery, The Portrait Restaurant offers contemporary British fine dining with panoramic views across Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, and the London skyline.

📍 2 St. Martin's Pl, London WC2H 0HE
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Participants
Dorothee Blessing
Dorothee Blessing
Global Head of Investment Banking Coverage
J.P. Morgan
Martin Grebner
Martin Grebner
Deputy Head of Investment Banking EMEA
Morgan Stanley
Dietrich Becker
Dietrich Becker
Founding Partner & President
Perella Weinberg Partners
Alexander Dibelius
Alexander Dibelius
Co-Head of DACH and Israel
CVC Capital Partners
Markus Brennecke
Markus Brennecke
Managing Partner; Global Co-Head, Equity
EQT
Philipp Nattermann
Philipp Nattermann
Senior Partner & CFO Europe
McKinsey & Company
Patrick Klotz
Patrick Klotz
Co-Head of Global Banking Germany & Austria
UBS
Sven Baumann
Sven Baumann
Head of Investment Banking DACH
Jefferies
Peter Wirtz
Peter Wirtz
Senior Partner & Head of Private Equity
3i
Giovanna Maag
Giovanna Maag
Partner and Head of DACH
Altor Equity Partners
Sascha Guenther
Sascha Guenther
Managing Director & Head of DACH
General Atlantic
Andreas Helbig
Andreas Helbig
Partner
Atomico
Johanna Lottmann
Johanna Lottmann
Partner
PJT Partners
Stefan Jaecker
Stefan Jaecker
CEO Germany and Head of DACH & CEE
DC Advisory
Friedrich Bieselt
Friedrich Bieselt
Head of Business Services
Lincoln International
Christopher Martens
Christopher Martens
Partner
McKinsey & Company
Matthias Allgaier
Matthias Allgaier
Managing Director
Summit Partners
Andreas Klukas
Andreas Klukas
Partner & CFO
Lakestar
Henrietta Schmidt-Wilke
Henrietta Schmidt-Wilke
Senior Managing Director
Arma Partners
Tom Husmann
Tom Husmann
Head of iShares EMEA Core Equity Product Strategy
BlackRock
Teresa Schawe
Teresa Schawe
Partner & Managing Director Private Equity
Kearney
Dominik Schwarz
Dominik Schwarz
Partner
Verdane
Angie Gifford
Angie Gifford
Value Accelerator Advisor & Supervisory Board Member
Goldman Sachs
Alexander Schmitt
Alexander Schmitt
Partner
Lightspeed
Cai Berg
Cai Berg
Senior Managing Director
ParkView Partners
Matthias Wilcken
Matthias Wilcken
Senior Partner
Rivean Capital
Bobby Vedral
Bobby Vedral
CEO and CIO
SCYLD Capital
Gerhard Nenning
Gerhard Nenning
Senior Partner
Stern Stewart & Co.
Alexander Voigt
Alexander Voigt
Managing Director
J.P. Morgan
Christian Schwab
Christian Schwab
Head of Investment Banking Germany
Citi
Dietrich Becker
Dietrich Becker
Partner & Co-President
Perella Weinberg Partners
Adam French
Adam French
Partner
Antler
Dr. Sven Baumann
Dr. Sven Baumann
Head of Investment Banking DACH
Jefferies
Max Flötotto
Max Flötotto
Senior Partner
McKinsey & Company
Martin Lührs
Martin Lührs
Head of Global Capital Markets
Morgan Stanley
Tobias Büchner
Tobias Büchner
Executive Director Investment Banking
Goldman Sachs
Anna Graf
Anna Graf
Vice President
General Atlantic
Dr. Joachim Nagel
Dr. Joachim Nagel
President
Deutsche Bundesbank
Robin Ackerknecht
Robin Ackerknecht
Senior Manager
N26
Conrad Heider
Conrad Heider
COO
Simon Kucher
Felix Wallner
Felix Wallner
Investment Professional
Permira
Judith Dada
Judith Dada
General Partner
La Famiglia
Christian Edelmann
Christian Edelmann
Managing Partner Europe
Oliver Wyman
Philipp Zimmer
Philipp Zimmer
Senior Project Manager
Horváth
Timon Müller-Gastell
Timon Müller-Gastell
Vice President
Permira
Bobby Vedral
Bobby Vedral
CEO & CIO
SCYLD Capital

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How to Participate

50 students. 30 executives. One evening.

Who Can Apply

German-speaking students from all universities and academic backgrounds are welcome to apply

A strong interest in business, finance, and consulting is essential

We are looking for students who are eager to engage and network with senior professionals

Prior professional experience in finance or consulting is an asset, but not a requirement

Application Timeline
  • NowApplications are open
  • 10 AprilApplication deadline
  • 12 AprilApplication decisions released
  • 19 AprilTicket purchase deadline (£30)
  • 6 MayCareer Dinner 2026
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Applications close 10 April 2026