Interview with logistics alumnus Luca Kainhofer
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Luca Kainhofer completed his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Purchasing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management in 2023. After graduating, he joined Karlsruher SC GmbH & Co. KGaA as an E-Commerce Manager, and since March 2024, he has been working there as a Digital Sales Manager. He finds balance to his professional work in the soccer industry through other sports: golf and running marathons.
My best memory of Pforzheim University is definitely...
...the semester opening and closing parties.
What was particularly exciting about the degree program?
The practical focus, which was consistently emphasized throughout the program. Applying what you learned not only in theory, but also through practical case studies, greatly helps to absorb material.
What I enjoy most about my job as Digital Sales Manager at Karlsruher SC is...
...the variety of tasks. Working for a soccer club means facing new challenges every day that need to be overcome. I also enjoy taking on responsibility. This is part of my role, as I'm responsible for all online sales channels (ticketing, merchandising, membership, etc.). The young team and the sporting focus of the work are a particular draw for me. Furthermore, I see the direct impact of my work and can actively contribute to shaping the future of the organization/club.
What are – from your perspective – the most important milestones in your career path?
My self-employment alongside my studies, which ultimately paved the way for me to join Karlsruher SC. Generally speaking, I would consider experiences like practical semesters and working student positions to be very important. Only through these professional experiences does it become clear what you want in the future, or indeed, what you don't. I wouldn't want to have missed out on these experiences.
What always distracted you from studying?
Any sporting events made it difficult to put studying on the back burner. Bundesliga conferences or Champions League evenings made it hard for me to use the weekends or evenings effectively for studying.
International Insights
In the spring issue of our online magazine "Business School Pforzheim – Insights," we look back on the 2025/2026 winter semester. As always, we have aligned all content with the Business School’s values—#international, #practical, #sustainable, #interdisciplinary, and #personal.
The featured topic "International Insights" provides an initial summary of the development of our entirely English-language degree programs since their introduction in the winter semester of 2024/2025. You’ll also gain exciting insights into current research and teaching and learn about the impact our alumni are making both on campus and in the professional world.
EFMD reaccredited
In the first issue of our newly designed online magazine “Business School Pforzheim – Insights,” we look back on the 2025 summer semester. To provide a structured overview of everything that happened, we have based our approach on the values of the Business School: #international, #practical, #sustainable, #interdisciplinary, and #personal.
The main topic of this issue, “EFMD reaccredited,” takes a close look at the international orientation associated with accreditation and its close connection to practical application. You will also gain valuable insights into research and teaching and learn about the impact our alumni are making – both on campus and in business and society.
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