Nicole Gr\u00fcndler grew up in Heddesheim and attended high school in Ladenburg. Early on, she developed a strong interest in economic relationships, which led her to study Business Administration at the University of Mannheim after graduating. She later continued her studies at a Cooperative State University, where she earned a degree as Diplom-Betriebswirtin (BA) with a specialization in Public Economics. Her journey at cbs began in a classic way\u2014through a job advertisement\u2014and marked the start of a long and successful career within the company.<\/p>\n
When Nicole joined cbs in 2006, the company was still small, with around 60 employees, short decision-making paths, and plenty of room for individual contribution. She started as Executive Assistant to the Management Board and quickly found herself in an environment defined by pragmatism, trust, and continuous change. Early on, she took on project responsibilities and learned directly from founder and CEO Harald Sulovsky how to approach challenges with curiosity and persistence.<\/p>\n
Today, nearly two decades later, Nicole serves as Head of Corporate Development & Contract Management, leading several teams and overseeing an area that shapes the company in many ways. A large portion of the contracts cbs concludes\u2014from master agreements to project contracts\u2014are handled by her team. She personally manages escalations when matters become complex or require quick solutions. Her responsibilities also include proposals, letters of intent, and risk management, as well as strategic topics such as office relocations, workspace design, and the establishment of the company\u2019s women\u2019s network.<\/p>\n
One particularly defining experience for her was the construction of the headquarters in Heidelberg between 2016 and 2018<\/a>. From spatial planning to the selection of fixtures, Nicole oversaw every detail to ensure the building met the needs of cbs.<\/p>\n