nova-experts introduced: Brigitte Hellwig

Brigitte Hellwig, Management Assistant and Business Development at nova-Institute

As Management Assistant, Brigitte works closely with nova’s CEO and COO, supporting management activities while taking ownership of selected cross-departmental projects and driving improvements to internal workflows. In close collaboration with nova’s expert teams, she organises stakeholder meetings and expert workshops.

Over the past few years, her role has expanded significantly. Today, Brigitte works in Business Development across nova’s specialist departments. She identifies prospective clients and strategic partners, initiates new contacts and connects nova’s scientific expertise with relevant business leads. She also coordinates communication activities in the fields of renewable carbon and the circular economy.

A further focus is supporting nova’s Innovation Awards. With a keen instinct for people and opportunities, Brigitte helps turn fresh ideas into valuable connections and new collaborations.

Background and expertise

After qualifying as a business correspondent, Brigitte studied Cultural Studies, focusing on art, culture and sociology, at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.

Brigitte´s professional background includes a role at the international engineering company RLE International, where she was responsible for public relations, customer relationship management and client acquisition, followed by almost six years of freelance work with the management consultancy c2s consulting. Her experience in cultural management, including her work as a chairperson and curator of various cultural initiatives, adds a creative dimension to her commercial and organisational expertise.

When she is not exploring the worlds of renewable carbon or contemporary art, she loves feeling the wind while sailing and the freedom of the mountains while skiing.