Florian Glaser

Chief Technology Officer

Florian joined in March 2021, and is responsible for the strategic and operational development of software systems and the IT infrastructure at ESG Screen17. He oversees and participates in internal and external IT projects to provide the product team with reliable, useful, future-proof tools and systems for data engineering, data analysis, and seamless product delivery to the customer.

Prior to joining ESG Screen 17, Florian worked as a Scientist, Software Engineer, and Software Architect for data-driven start-ups building products ranging from Industrial IoT to Blockchain-based financial services. He also gathered experience as a Quantitative Strategist and implemented IT systems for portfolio- and order management at a boutique Fund in Cologne.

During his academic career, Florian held a position as research group lead and lectured on Applied Analytics and Electronic Finance at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). He conducted scientific research at the KIT and the Goethe University Frankfurt on Systemic Risk, Robo Advisory, Machine Learning in financial markets, user behaviour on Social Trading platforms, and the analysis and design of Distributed Ledger systems.

Florian holds a Diploma in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Practical Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the Universities in Cologne, Hagen and Frankfurt.

Dr. Sven Panz

Chief Product Officer

Dr. Sven Panz joined ESG Screen17 in 2019 and is responsible for the methodological development of the proprietary Screen17 model for the assessment of various sustainability dimensions. He is also an expert regarding the implementation of different regulatory topics such as the EU-Taxonomy and the SFDR.
Prior to joining Screen17, Sven worked within the Investment Banking division of Goldman Sachs in Frankfurt, and worked as a student trainee in various quantitative areas at EY and AXA.
Sven holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Mathematics and a Master in Finance and Information Management from the Technical University of Munich. Sven also conducted international research projects at the University of Cambridge and the University of Toronto.

Felix Schell

Senior Client Executive

Felix joined in June 2018 and is responsible for sales and client relationship management, servicing and communications in Germany, Austria, Switzerland (DACH), and supports the development of Screen17’s client base internationally. Joining Screen17 in its early days, Felix has served multiple roles in the development of the product and client strategy, working closely with both Jobst and Michael, Screen17’s co-founders, and other team members. He also wrote his master’s thesis on circular economy in ESG Ratings in cooperation with ESG Screen17.

Prior to joining Felix worked in various departments and areas in the business and private customer units of Frankfurter Sparkasse, gaining valuable client relationship development experience and also developing his interest in the topic of sustainability, preparing his bachelor thesis on “Integration of sustainability aspects into investment” which was further strengthened by practical experience in the sales management of sustainable funds.

Felix holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in business administration in the field of banking and finance at Frankfurter Sparkasse, and a Master of Science degree in Innovation Management at Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark. He is a certified ESG Analyst.

Sebastian Frank

Data Engineer

Sebastian joined in August 2021 and works as a Data Engineer at Screen17 primarily contributing to the development of the underlying platform as well as the proprietary data offering. This includes taking care of data pipelines, adding new platform features and also supporting the Product Team in processing & analysing ESG data.

Sebastian holds a Master’s degree in Business Informatics from Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main (2021). During his studies he gained diverse experiences including studying abroad at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, working as a research assistant at the Chair of e-Finance (Goethe University) and further short-term employments as a web developer (Frank Europe) & financial services consulting intern (KPMG).

Julian Trageser

Data Scientist

Julian Trageser joined in October 2019 and is responsible for the development of Screen17’s sustainability assessment model, with a focus on adherence and applicability to various regulatory requirements. Julian also designs and implements client-specific data analytics and reporting packages. During an internship, he wrote his master’s thesis in the Department of Business Ethics, in cooperation with ESG Screen 17.

Prior to joining Screen17, Julian worked part-time in marketing and business development at Vaamo (now Moneyfarm), a robo advisor. He also had an internship in international marketing for Universal Music in Berlin.

Julian has Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Goethe University Frankfurt, and a Master’s degree in Business Management at Julius Maximilian University (University of Würzburg), with a focus on business start-ups, marketing and information management.

Moritz Günther

Client Relationship Manager

Moritz joined in December 2021 and works as a Client Relationship Manager, where he is passionate in serving our clients while also enjoying special projects on behalf of the Sales & Relationship Management team.

Prior to this, Moritz worked in the Equities Research department at Deutsche Bank. Throughout his studies, he worked in the Investor Relations department of MDAX-listed company Hypoport SE, supporting capital markets communication and reporting. He also worked at LYNX, an online broker as a customer and trading support specialist, and prior to that in the real estate sector. His Bachelor’s thesis focused on sustainability reporting of selected listed companies in Germany, sparking his interest on the topic.

Moritz holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus on finance and digital business from the University of Applied Science in Berlin, with a semester at Kookmin University in Seoul, Korea.

Bronwyn Hoskins Davies

Business Manager

Bronwyn joined in March 2023 and is responsible for co-ordinating the People, Culture, & Organisation department of Screen17 as well as the day-to-day administrative tasks. Additionally, she works closely with the Screen17 Sales team and the econnext Marketing team to develop communication materials, create content for the Screen17 LinkedIn page, and assist with client outreach.

Before joining Screen17 Bronwyn had a consulting internship at GreenTec Capital Partners, a Venture Capital firm specialising in the development of ESG oriented start-ups on the African Continent.

Bronwyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science with a specialisation in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of the Free State in South Africa and a Master of Science in Management with a specialisation in Digital Business from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. She also studied for a semester at Nova School of Business and Economics in Carcavelos, Portugal where she focused on developing economies and social entrepreneurship. For her master’s thesis Bronwyn developed a scoring framework to rate and dissect Voluntary Sustainability Standards in the fashion industry.

Janis Katzenbach

Data Scientist

Janis joined ESG Screen17 in February 2022 as a Data Scientist. As part of the product team, he supports the further development of the data model. This includes integrating new data sources and implementing regulatory requirements.

In 2014, Janis began his bachelor studies in Industrial Engineering at the Technical University in Darmstadt. In the subsequent master’s program he deepened his focus on sustainable energy, finance, and innovation. During his studies he spend a semester abroad at the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg (Sweden) and worked as a tutor at the department of mathematics.

Prior to joining ESG Screen17, Janis gained professional experience as an intern and working student in different industries. He worked in consulting, in business development, in tool development and data analysis as well as digital transformation.

Nina Nicole Zahn

Data Scientist

Nina joined in August 2023 and works as a Data Scientist within the product team, where her primary focus lies in maintaining and enhancing the Screen17 data model. Alongside these responsibilities, she conducts data analysis and reporting, delivering comprehensive insights for both internal and external needs.

During her Bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics at the University of Mannheim, Germany, Nina spent a semester abroad at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, USA, and engaged in an international research project at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Nina pursued her education further, obtaining a Master’s degree in Data Science from IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark. During her studies, she learned about various facets of the discipline, including algorithmic fairness, digital sustainability, and machine learning.

Prior to her role at ESG Screen17, Nina gathered practical experience in the field of Data Science through an internship at a digital marketing agency and as a working student at a company in the energy and maritime industry.

Luisa Ramirez

Working Student

Luisa joined in November 2022 as a working student and member of the product team. She is currently pursuing a Master of Political Science and Economics at Heidelberg University and working on a research internship at the university’s Institute for Political Science (IPW). In September 2022, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Heidelberg University, and her bachelor thesis explored the relationship between the individual support towards specific party families and the support towards coal energy. Luisa gained previous experience as a working student, supporting social science research focused on quantitative methods, administrative services for the funding of research projects, and product management operations.