LSE German Career Dinner

Shaping Futures. Building Connections.

The LSE German Society is proud to host its annual Career Dinner on 6th May 2026 in London.

Now in its third year, this exclusive event brings together 60 high-achieving LSE students and leading companies from finance, consulting, and other industries for an evening of networking, industry insights, and career opportunities.

Designed to foster meaningful connections, the LSE German Career Dinner offers a unique platform for students to engage with top professionals in a personal and relaxed setting. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, gain insights into industry trends, or explore potential career paths, this event provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the leaders shaping the future of finance and consulting.

Your chance:

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An evening of meaningful connections bringing together outstanding students and professionals.

Agenda

Past Participants

Professional headshot of a middle-aged man with a bald head, light stubble, wearing a dark suit jacket and white shirt, against a plain white background.

Dietrich Becker

Partner, Co-President Perella Weinberg Partners

Portrait of a man with curly brown hair and a beard, smiling, wearing a white shirt, standing against a neutral background.

Adam French

Partner Antler

A man with dark hair, wearing a beige coat, white shirt, and red patterned tie, standing outdoors in front of a brick wall and wooden fence.

Boby Vedral

CEO SCYLD Capital

A young man in a navy suit and white shirt smiling confidently against an office background.

Timon Müller-Gastell

Vice President Permira

A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a black sleeveless top and pearl earrings, standing in front of a blue wall and green foliage.

Anna Graf

Vice President General Atlantic

Close-up of a man in glasses smiling outdoors with a blurred natural background.

Max Flötotto

Senior Partner McKinsey & Company

A man with dark brown hair, a beard, and a mustache, smiling, wearing a dark suit jacket and a white shirt, standing in front of a colorful, abstract background.

Conrad Heider

COO Simon Kucher

A woman with long dark hair smiling, wearing a white shirt and small earrings, against a light background.

Judith Data

General Partner La Famiglia

portrait of a man in a gray suit, white shirt, and yellow tie smiling against a plain white background.

Christian Edelmann

Managing Partner Europe Oliver Wyman

Professional young man in a suit and glasses smiling in an office setting with buildings outside the window.

Felix Wallner

Investment Professional Permira

Managing Director J.P. Morgan

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Alexander Voigt

Dr. Sven Baumann

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Head of Investment Banking DACH Jefferies

Executive Director Investment Banking Goldman Sachs

A man in a business suit with glasses, white shirt, and a blue patterned tie, standing outdoors in front of a building.

Tobias Büchner

Head of Investment Banking Germany Citi

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Christian Schwab

Head of Global Capital Markets Morgan Stanley

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Martin Lührs

Dr. Joachim Nagel

A man in a suit and tie, wearing glasses, standing in front of the European Union flag and the German flag.

President Deutsche Bundesbank

Robin Ackerknecht

Portrait of a man with dark hair, light skin, wearing a black shirt, against a black background.

Senior Manager N26

Senior Project Manager Horváth

A young man with neatly styled brown hair wearing a navy blazer over a white dress shirt, posing against a plain white background.

Phillip Zimmer

How to Participate

Applications are now closed.

2025 Impressions

  • A young man in a suit and tie holding a microphone and papers, speaking at a social event in a bar or restaurant, with a woman standing beside him in a red blazer and white blouse, while other people are seated around them.
  • A group of people in formal attire sitting at a long table in a restaurant or banquet hall, engaged in conversation and dining.
  • Dessert on a patterned blue and white plate with a cookie, a dollop of cream, and grapes, on a white tablecloth with silverware and glasses in the background.
  • A woman laughing and smiling at a dinner party, seated at a table with glasses of wine and tableware, engaged in conversation with others.
  • A group of professionally dressed men sitting at a conference table, engaged in conversation, with one man smiling in the center of the image.

2024 Impressions

  • Business conference with a speaker at a podium and an audience in formal attire in a well-lit room with high ceilings and large arched window, labeled 'German Finance Dinner'.
  • A young woman with long brown hair and earrings is engaged in conversation at a professional event, surrounded by people in business attire.
  • People sitting at a dinner table in formal attire, with one woman smiling at a man, at a formal event or conference.
  • Four men in business attire are engaged in conversation at a professional event. One man is smiling and shaking hands with another, while the others listen. The background features windows and warm lighting.
  • A woman with brown hair in a bun, wearing a white blouse and dark blazer, smiling during a gathering or event.
  • A young woman with long brown hair wearing a white blazer over a black top, smiling and engaged in conversation with two women with blonde hair, at a professional event or conference.

Past Sponsors & Participating Firms

Black and white line drawing of a woman holding a book in each hand, with a large tree and a house in the background.
A person sitting at a desk with a laptop and a smartphone, with a large window in the background.
Deutsche Bank logo in blue with a square and diagonal slash symbol.
Logo of Roland Berger with the company name and a stylized 'R' graphic.
Logo with text 'General Catalyst' and a purple circular symbol between the words
The image features a large, dominant logo of YouTube with a black background.
Oliver Wyman logo with a stylized blue geometric symbol and the company name in dark blue text.
Netflix logo with the word 'TUBS' in large red letters overlapping the black text 'Fake'
Text reading 'CHEESE GRRRT' in bold pink letters
Bold text reading "PJT" in black and blue on a black background.
Citi logo with blue text and a red arc above.
McKinsey & Company logo with black text on a white background
Close-up of the black text 'strategy&' on a transparent background.
A silhouette of a person jumping in front of the setting sun on a beach.
Black background with gray text and symbols reading 'DWS' and two diagonal lines.
Rothschild & Co logo featuring a stylized emblem with radiating lines.
J.P. Morgan logo in brown text.
Barclays logo with blue eagle symbol and blue text.
Antler logo with red and white color scheme
Logo of Perella Weinberg Partners, a financial services firm, with a black background and gray text.
Bold black text on purple background spelling 'KKKR' with design elements.
Text reading 'LA FAMIGLIA' in red on a white background.
Triton logo with the word 'Triton'