Korbinian Wester studied Mathematics (B. Sc.) at the University of Bonn and the Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia. He then completed a Master’s degree in Quantitative Economics and Finance (M.A.) at the University of St. Gallen, while working as a research assistant in the field of public economics. After completing his Master’s degree, he worked for five years as a management consultant for two large international strategy consultancies.