Andrea Zechmann
Business Development, International Expansion, and Strategy
As a forward-thinking business luminary armed with a Juris Doctorate and an MBA, Andrea Zechmann brings legal and business expertise to the table. With a background of distinctive leadership and passion for uncharted territory, Zechmann assists businesses as they launch, expand and enter into new markets.
Andrea earned her Juris Doctorate at the Hamline School of Law and obtained her MBA in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.
While working as an attorney, Andrea became intrigued by the opportunities for creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the business world. Landing a position with one of the world’s fastest-growing companies, Tesla, Andrea restructured the project management office and helped launch thirteen new markets across Europe and the Middle East.
Andrea served as Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Global Expansion at another leading automotive company, Rivian, where she and her team oversaw the company’s commercial fleet partnerships and global expansion efforts. Andrea consistently advocated for women in any industry and achieved 75% women representation on her team.
Andrea is an avid reader, a lifelong learner, and an active participant in the local startup community. She volunteers with animal rescue organizations in her free time and enjoys exploring nature.