Business Economist

Financial planning for a non-profit, purely third-party funded institute is complex. Stefanie Freier is tackling this challenge with dedication: after many years working in the IÖW's finance and HR department, she took over the position of Administrative Director in July 2025.

Together with the administrative team, which she leads, the experienced business graduate takes care of balance sheets, controlling, contracts and legal issues. She also keeps a constant eye on IT, premises, data protection as well as occupational health and safety. Stefanie Freier is particularly passionate about corporate health management and personnel development, because: The success of the IÖW hinges on motivated and well-qualified employees.

Main focus

• Commercial management
• Administrative management
• Personnel development and corporate health management
• Contract, grant and non-profit law
   

Experience

• Since 07/2025: Administrative Director of the IÖW
• 2014 – 2025: Coordination of human resource and finance at the IÖW
• 2012 – 2014: Assistant of the department public relations and communications at the IÖW
• 2006 – 2011: Trainee, then District Manager at the Dänisches Bettenlager GmbH & Co. KG
• 2006: Assistant of the Financial Director at the IÖW
• 2003 – 2005: Student assistant in the Finance Department of the IÖW
• 2000 – 2003: Student assistant at the Weberbank Privatbankiers KGaA in Berlin
   

Education

• 2000 – 2005: Studies of Business Administration at the FU Berlin
• 1998 – 2000: Training for bank business management