from my time at komoot
I had the pleasure of managing Lisa during her time as a Product Manager in the Navigation Squad at Komoot, and I can confidently say she is one of the most impressive PMs I’ve had the opportunity to work with.
Lisa played a pivotal role in elevating the Komoot navigation experience, helping over 10 million active users enjoy safer, smarter, and more seamless outdoor adventures. Her exceptional ability to combine customer-centric thinking with data-driven decision-making was key to her success. She consistently identified real user needs, backed them with insights, and translated them into impactful product improvements.
Lisa also demonstrated outstanding skill in navigating complex stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally. She led the successful delivery of strategic partner integrations (Bosch, Garmin) within a challenging technological ecosystem.
What impressed me most was Lisa’s ability to foster a strong, collaborative team culture and to build trusted relationships across the organization with ease. She brings warmth, drive, and sharp product thinking into every conversation—qualities that make her not only a great PM but also an inspiring teammate.
Lisa is the kind of product manager every team wants: strategic, analytical, empathetic, and a natural leader. I truly enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her to any team looking for a top-tier product manager.
Rob Hermans
Product Leader
It was a real joy to work with Lisa at Komoot! I can honestly say she was one of the best PMs I’ve ever worked with. Her attention to detail was impeccable, she really drove the project, and she was amazing at jumping into any design or technical discussion and unblocking it with ease. Her past experience as a UX researcher was invaluable—she clearly cares about users, understands the role of design deeply, and consistently challenged ideas in ways that improved the work.
On top of that, Lisa was incredible at igniting team spirit—she organized amazing themed retros that made it so easy to share feedback while having fun. She also ran great team-building sessions at our in-person meetups and really invested a lot of energy into building relationships with everyone in the squad and across the company.
I really hope we get to work together again in the future and would recommend Lisa to anyone!
Anastasia Moreva
Senior Product Designer
I was incredibly fortunate to work alongside Lisa in the Navigation Squad at Komoot. From the very beginning, I was struck by her ability to take on board complex ideas and then explain them in a clear and simple way. This talent made collaboration seamless and ensured everyone was on the same page.
Lisa possesses a unique gift for uniting a squad, fostering a shared sense of purpose and driving us all in a single direction. What impressed me most, however, was her commitment to creating an inclusive environment. She consistently opened the floor to every team member, valuing their contributions and providing the time and space needed for thoughtful input. This approach is surprisingly rare in the tech world but empowered each of us to contribute our best.
Beyond her professional capabilities, Lisa is exceptionally friendly and easy to work with. She’s an absolute asset to any company, bringing a positive and collaborative spirit to every project. If you’re looking for someone to drive a project forward with clarity, inclusivity, and dedication, Lisa is the perfect person. I would jump at the chance to work with her again!
Steven Turnbull
Senior QA Specialist
from my time at XING
I wholeheartedly recommend Lisa, an outstanding senior product manager with whom I've worked as both her manager and as ProductTank Hamburg co-organizer.
Lisa brings a rare combination of deep user empathy and business acumen to her product work. Her background in UX research gives her a distinct advantage—she doesn't just understand user needs intellectually, she feels them intuitively. I've watched her transform complex qualitative and quantitative research into crystal-clear insights that guide product strategy with remarkable precision.
What sets Lisa apart is her ability to translate these insights into tangible solutions that consistently deliver measurable business impact. She approaches product challenges with a methodical mindset while remaining flexible enough to pivot when user feedback or business strategy demand it. Her product decisions are always grounded in evidence, yet informed by a genuine creativity that leads to innovative approaches.
Lisa's collaborative style creates an environment where teams thrive. Engineers, designers, and stakeholders all respond to her inclusive leadership and clear communication. She builds bridges across organizational silos, ensuring everyone remains aligned with both user needs and business objectives.
Beyond her professional capabilities, Lisa is an active contributor to the product and UX community both locally and internationally. Her generosity in sharing knowledge and connecting professionals speaks to her commitment to elevating our field.
Any organization would be fortunate to have Lisa's talents. She combines strategic vision with execution excellence in a way that truly moves products forward. I recommend her without reservation and am confident she will bring tremendous value to any future role.
Tobias Freudenreich
Product Leadership Coach & Consultant
at the time Product Director at XING
I had the pleasure of working closely with Lisa during our time at XING on the MeHub team, where she was the Senior Product Manager and I led the Engineering side. Our collaboration was one of the best I’ve experienced between Product and Engineering.
What stood out to me right away was how consistently she made space for technical input early in the process. She didn't just “listen” to engineering concerns. She actively worked with us to find a meaningful balance between delivering value fast and managing the long-term health of the product. Whether we were planning features, fixing bugs, or discussing tech debt, she brought a thoughtful and pragmatic mindset that made our team’s work better.
Beyond the day-to-day work, she fostered a culture where people felt comfortable, heard, and motivated; something that’s easy to underestimate but has a huge impact. She genuinely cares about the people she works with, and that translates into teams that are not just effective, but also a great place to be.
I'd happily work with her again any day.
Gastón Salgueiro Iglesias
Director Software Engineering
at the time Team Lead Engineering at XING