In our #InsideAT series we regularly present new employees. Today it's Heike Horch's turn. She starts with us as office and event manager - in the interview she tells us what drove her to this, what her background is and how she likes to spend her life besides work.

What position will you take on at AT?

I am taking over the position of Office and Event Manager

How did you become aware of AT?

About LinkedIn

Why did you choose AT?

The company's profile on LinkedIn and on the homepage as well as the job description sounded insanely exciting, I could immediately identify with the content and applied.

What are you looking forward to the most?

To being able to make a difference. To contribute my long professional experience in both areas, to optimise processes and to plan great events!

What did you do before?

I have many years of experience in office and event management in a wide range of industries, the last four years in start-ups in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, but also in the legal, solar and agency sectors. So to speak, the "eierlegende Wollmilchsau" ?

Where were you born and raised?

I was born and grew up near Stuttgart, in the countryside.

What do you do in your spare time?

I am a big fan of music and literature. I also love cooking, gastronomy and trying out new hotels.

What has been your favourite travel destination so far and where would you definitely like to go?

Indonesia with a backpack.

What was the last book you read?

The corrections by Jonathan Franzen

What could you definitely not do without in your travel suitcase?

A good book and my headphones (with mobile phone of course)

What would you get up for in the middle of the night?

For a sip of cold Coca Cola

What do you always carry in your pocket?

My mobile