Unser Team

Sagi Hartov, Mitbegründer und geschäftsführender Präsident der BSBI, ist ein erfolgreicher Cellist, der an verschiedenen Aufführungen und Wettbewerben teilgenommen und Werbemusik für die BBC und Universal Records aufgenommen hat.

Ernst Suganandarajah ist gemeinsam mit Sagi Hartov Geschäftsführer der BSBI. Im Rahmen seiner Tätigkeit ist Ernst insbesondere mit der Ausweitung der Beziehungen zu den Berliner Behörden sowie zu Geschäftspartnern befasst. Ernst Suganandarajah ist neben seiner Tätigkeit als Geschäftsführer auch als Rechtanwalt in Berlin zugelassen. Als Rechtanwalt betreut und berät er Unternehmer in wirtschaftsrechtlichen Angelegenheiten. Ernst hat sein Studium an der LMU München absolviert.

Prof. Dr. Kyriakos Kouveliotis hat einen Doktortitel in europäischer Integration und internationalen Beziehungen von der Newcastle University, während er einen M.A. in Diplomatie von der Lancaster University, UK...

Hallo, ich bin Antonia. Ich bin eine erfahrene Frau vom Fach und habe in verschiedenen Teams verschiedene Rollen innegehabt und in verschiedenen Ländern gearbeitet.

Dr. Maryam Mansuri is a PhD holder in Irrigation and Drainage, her desire to do more research and learn more brought her to participate in the Global MBA master's program, now she also holds an MA in Global MBA.

Prof. (Dr.) Shiv K. Tripathi has two and half decades of experience in teaching, research, and higher education management. He has been Vice Chancellor at Atmiya University, India.

Swati has been a lecturer since 2013. Swati's career started as an IELTS trainer and then as Computer Science Lecturer. Swati has professional teaching experience which includes overseas experience in India and Malaysia.  Swati believes in ‘Learning never exhausts the Mind’ and completed her first Master’s in Information Technology and then her second Master in MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from CUC, Chicago University. Swati believes nowadays everyone needs good communication and information technology knowledge. Therefore, during Swati's teaching career, the focus is generally on helping students with both skills.

Data Scientist and Project Manager in the Erasmus+ EU programme and Researcher in data and process mining with a PhD in artificial intelligence...

Post-Doctoral Centre Coordinator, BSBI Gazette Associate Editor, Scientific Journal Associate Editor, and Artificial Intelligence Conference Moderator

Professor Farshad Badie holds a PhD in ‘Human-Centered Communication & Informatics’ (with a special focus on ‘logic’, ‘information science’ and ‘learning/cognitive science’ in human-human-machine interaction systems) from Aalborg University (AAU) in Denmark (2017).

Dr Monika Klein is the dean of Faculty of Creative Industries. Her education, encompassing an M.A in Political and Social Science specialization in culture, a PhD in Economics (Business Models of Creative Industries), advanced SCRUM and Prince certificates, as well as training programs in management and human resources.

Die preisgekrönte bildende Künstlerin Liz Fernando ist Absolventin der renommierten LCC, School of Media, University of Arts London. Ihre Arbeiten wurden in der Tate Modern London ausgestellt und erschienen beim führenden Verlag Photoworks, Brighton. Ihre Werke wurden für zahlreiche Privatsammlungen erworben, darunter das Hauptquartier der Weltbank in Washington D.C.

Ihre Branchen- und Bildungserfahrung im Bereich Kunst & Design reicht von Agenturerfahrung auf Führungsebene beim globalen Saatchi&Saatchi-Netzwerk bis hin zur multinationalen Design-Ausbildungsinstitution Raffles Singapore, Asia Pacific sowie der Entwicklung und Konzeption langfristiger Kunstvermittlungsprojekte in Asien für das Kulturinstitut des Auswärtigen Amts der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Dr. Fountis verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen B2B-Generalmanagement, Marketing, Lieferkette und Verkauf von Industriemineralien und Chemikalien.

Prof. Dr. Milos Petkovic is an University professor in management sciences. Holds the doctorate degree from the University Sophia Antipolis Nice, France. He obtained the bachelor degree from ...

Assistant Professor of Business Administration on SMEs Management at the Hellenic Mediterranean University, Department of Management Science and Technology (Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece).

Professional Series Coordinator, IT/AI Society Coordinator, International Conferences on Artificial Intelligence Coordinator and Scientific Journal Associate Editor

Prof. Dr Lawrence Ibeh started lecturing and teaching since he was 17 and has worked as a scientist and university lecturer for about 30 years. He is an accomplished researcher and award-winning international scholar.

Dr. Palanivel is associated with BSBI, Berlin as Lecturer in Human Resource Management & Finance Stream.

Balaganesh is a Lecturer of Faculty Computer Science and Multimedia. He has 20 years of professional teaching experience which include overseas experience in India, Oman and Malaysia.

Dr. Nguyen Manh Cuong is a lecturer at BSBI.

After receiving a double bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and International Relations at Kirikkale University in Turkey, Elif won a competitive scholarship from the Turkish government to fund graduate studies in the UK.

Mahmoud Manafi is a global business leader with two decades of well-balanced experience in a number of interdisciplinary areas between industry and academia.

Previously, Dr. Zahid Irshad Younas has served as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Finance Investment (NUST Business School, Islamabad) from 2017 to 2022.

Pavel Prokushenkov has over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, lecturing, and coaching.

Mina ist Leiterin / Dozentin für das Academic Support Center der BSBI. Sie ist zertifizierte Englischlehrerin aus Cambridge und unterrichtet seit mehr als zehn Jahren Englisch (IELTS, TOEFL, ESP, Business English, Law English).

Anuj Batta verfügt über fast zwei Jahrzehnte Berufserfahrung in der Unternehmensbranche in Führungs- und Beratungsfunktionen. Er hat in den Bereichen datenbasierte Entscheidungsfindung, Datenwissenschaft, künstliche Intelligenz...

Flavio has more than 11 years of professional experience in tourism (3 years in management positions) working with diverse hospitality companies, revenue management, tourism agencies, market research, consulting projects, and university MBA professor.

Moustafa Gaballa is a Ph.D. Candidate and is a lecturer at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation. He has a master’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management from BSBI, a bachelor’s degree in Law from South Valley University and a bachelor’s degree from Cairo University in Hotel Management.

Mostafa has a master’s degree in Computer Engineering, working as a data science researcher in Institute for Research In Fundamental Science (IPM - Tehran) from 2019 until 2021.

Dimitris Avgerinos has worked as a lecturer at BSBI since March 2022 and he has more than 25 years of experience in education and research.

Dr Niloufar Aminpour teaches English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills - Marketing, Communication and Branding in BSBI. Dr Aminpour has a PhD in English Language and Literature with a specialisation in the areas of contemporary American drama, gender studies, and literary criticism, and has over 20 years teaching experience.

Dr Ikram Ul Haq Choudhary has twenty-nine years of Business administration, Banking, and Teaching Experience in Domestic Banking, International Banking, and Public and Private Universities.

Doctoral student at the Sustainability Business School Switzerland. Master in International Management from Germany...

Dr Ibrahim Baghdadi is a Ph.D. holder in Tourism Economics. He is a creative professor, knowledgeable researcher and a previous chairperson of hospitality and tourism management for eighteen years with long record in leading research programs, obtaining research grants and supervising research students.

Lira Mae de Demo hails from Philippines and has Master's degrees in business administration and management, and in English. 

Ms Velayati is a PhD candidate in management in NEOMA Business School (France), and an enthusiastic researcher with publications appearing in high-ranking journals such Technovation, Internation Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, and Qualitative Market Research.

Ability to problem solving under challenging circumstances. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audiences. Eager to learn, while paying close attention to details.

Andreas Theurer is a film director, screenwriter and lecturer. Since 2022, he has been a senior lecturer at the BSBI Faculty of Creative Industries, Hamburg.

Born 1967, May 11^th, Volker Collman has been drawing & painting his whole life. He took advantage of the animation-course at school from 1983 on Abitur.

Between 1986 – 1991, he worked mostly for Architects in planning, illustrating (perspectives & constructions) & building it up on construction sites.

From 1990, he worked for Animation-Studios: from Cell-painting to Art-Direction.

He has been teaching since 1998 (animation school Hamburg, European Masterclass (2001), HTK).

Hamid Azad has 17 years of teaching experience in a wide variety of classes and skills, including Linguistics as well as ESL by the aim of progressing four core traditional skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) with grammar both discrete and integrated, content-based classes, and specialized classes such as test preparation and business English. 

Mr. Azad's competence lies in overseeing strategic planning initiatives and program development to improve overall school performance. 

Dr. Loubna Ali is an Associate Professor in Networking and Information Technology. She holds a PHD in Computer Networks Engineering and graduated from INSA-Lyon France with a Master's in Computer Science (network security).

Niv is an award winning animation filmmaker and illustrator, with experience in animation and video games. His films were screened in more than 60 film festivals around the world and won numerous awards. His teaching philosophy is focused on helping the students with developing analytical thinking, growth mindset, setting and achieving personal goals.

Dr. Anna Rostomyan was born in Yerevan (Armenia). She has formerly been a lecturer of the English language at Yerevan State University (Armenia) and PhD Mentor at the Swiss School of Business Research (SSBR - Switzerland). She is passionate about science and loves to stimulate the success of the students and see them succeed.

Engr. Dr. Fareed Hussain Mangi is a highly accomplished academic with an impressive background in mechanical engineering, thermal science, and energy. He holds a PhD in Thermal Science and Energy from Nantes University, France, a Masters degree in R&D in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Poitiers, France and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineeirng, Science and Technology, Nawanbshah, Pakistan.

Dr Gemma Vallet is a Lecturer and Researcher at BSBI in AI & sustainability in branding. Dr Vallet is a PhD holder and thinker making things happen for an ethical sustainable branding. She is a pioneer in digital branding and brand communities.

Dr. Gözde Tanrikulu is a Lecturer at the Berlin Schools of Business and Innovation, has graduated from Business Administration Doctorate Program in Dokuz Eylül University in 2023. She worked as a gamification and digital marketing consultant for a mindfulness-based mobile application in 2021-2023.

Dr. Gregor Tkachov is a certified university lecturer specializing in teaching Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) courses in both English and German languages.

Dr Ali Mohamed Abbas Kamali is a Lecturer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, certified in various business fields, including project management, IT & IS, and supply chain management. He is a results-oriented, high-energy professional with 25 years of hands-on experience.

Ms Marta Owczarczak is a visual storyteller with a background in illustration, art direction and design, specializing in creating visual content based on engaging stories and thorough research. Her main goal is to communicate with exiting images that will generate attention, entertain, educate and leave an impact.

Dr Noah Mutai (Dr.rer.pol) holds a doctorate in applied statistics from Freie University Berlin, Germany. Mutai has over 8 years of experience in teaching, research, and management experience at the University level.

Jo gained a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at Cardiff Universty and has enjoyed working with people ever since, having 15 years' experience in the learning disability sector.

Sahar Shekaliu is a lecturer at BSBI. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Communication and Media Management from University of South Australia.

Dr. Svitlana Samoylenko is an accomplished lecturer of business studies who has spent part of her career developing the next generation of young leaders. With extensive experience in international business development and management, she is a true expert in her field.

Dr. Somayeh Taghvaee is a scholar and an educator in Entrepreneurship. His research and teaching activities mainly revolve around entrepreneurship, strategy, and technological innovation. He is particularly interested in investigating how technology contributes to creating a better world for under-represented people by encouraging and facilitating entrepreneurial action and entrepreneurship education.

Ms Deta studied English Literature courses in Churchill Junior High School of the United States, where she graduated from. This led to acquiring the Certificate of Proficiency in English by Cambridge University when she returned to her home country, certified by the Hellenic Ministry of Education & Religious Affairs.

James Okpokiri is a Doctoral Research Student and Lecturer at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation, Berlin, Germany.

Olufunke Mercy Popoola is a doctoral student and a lecturer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation. She holds a master's degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and a bachelor's degree in Economics and Education from the same university.

Luca hat verschiedene Positionen bei verschiedenen Organisationen inne: An der Berlin School of Business and Innovation ist er Bildungsberater. Luca hat eine Position als Reader in Marketing an der University of Westminster, London, wo er ein Programm für Unternehmertum, Innovation und Unternehmensentwicklung leitet.

Dr. Konstantinos Kiousis has been awarded a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2006), a Master of Science (2010) in Renewable Energy Technology [Hons], a Post Graduate diploma (2012) in Pedagogical Training, a PhD (2014) in High Voltage Electrical Engineering, a Master in International Business Administration in 2019 and a Post Graduate diploma in Counselling and Vocational Guidance in 2021. 

Dr. Chaditsa Poulatova is a British trained and dedicated academic, with a PhD (Newcastle University) in politics and human rights, and qualified in law and business leadership ...

Skamagkas Konstantinos hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Rechnungswesen und Finanzen des Technological Educational Institute of Ipirou.

Zoi Kairou holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing by the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Health Management by the International Telematic University Uninettuno and she is currently a PhD candidate.

Kathrin Bremer hat einen Masterabschluss in Geographie. Sie war zehn Jahre in verschiedenen Positionen im Tourismus tätig, sowie 15 Jahre für internationale Nichtregierungsorganisationen als Managerin. Aus dieser 25-jährigen Praxis sind die Themen entstanden, die sie an der BSBI und anderen Universitäten wie der Universität Düsseldorf lehrt.

Katherine ist eine internationale Dozentin an der BSBI mit einem Hintergrund in der Kreativwirtschaft, die auch in der Werbe- und Marketingbranche tätig ist. 

Nagaraj studierte Ingenieurwissenschaften (Information Science & Engineering) und arbeitete danach in verschiedenen Anwaltskanzleien und Start-ups, wo er sich um geistiges Eigentum und Marketingangelegenheiten kümmerte.

Patricia ist gebürtige Französin und lebt seit über 20 Jahren in London. Sie begann 2002 an der ESE (European School of Economics) als Dozentin und unterrichtete und organisierte regelmäßige Workshops für Dissertationen und Forschungsmethodik. 2006 wurde sie zur Akademischen Direktorin und dann zur Campusleiterin befördert.

My name is Menia and I add passion in to whatever I do. A positive thinker and a perfectionist. I hold a BA in International Relations & Diplomacy, which taught me how to communicate effectively.

In the BSBI Student Services Team, Vijesh is responsible for student ID cards and general student queries.

Athanasia has collaborated with prominent mental health professionals on various projects focusing mainly on mental health and psychological wellbeing of adults, adolescents and couples.

Ramy, der seit über 15 Jahren im Bildungssektor tätig ist, bringt einen großen Erfahrungsschatz in das Team ein.

Gunel has had the chance to see the business development sector from every aspect and it helps her to understand what students want. She is passionate to work with students and can understand their needs and goals easily to guide them in the right way.

Master’s in international business administration, Bachelor of Business administration obtained in Ghana coupled with 6 years of expertise exploring opportunities in direct sales...