Dr. Marc Schaber joined the Ignite Group in 2016 and, as an expert in national grants, has played a key role in developing this area. He was an authorized signatory for many years and has been COO of the Ignite Group since 2023. In his role as Operating Director, he is responsible for operational business processes, particularly in consulting, project support, IT, customer service, and administration.

With his extensive experience from numerous successful funding projects and networks, Marc brings valuable knowledge to the daily work of consulting. He has been instrumental in the professionalization and expansion of the company, including the integration of software solutions and processes in sales and consulting. These measures strengthen the growth and expertise of the consulting teams and maintain the quality of work for Ignite Group’s clients at the highest level.

Marc earned his doctorate in physics (Dr. rer. nat.) from Saarland University in 2016 and has been a certified physicist since 2010. He has completed numerous professional training courses and management training programs. His areas of expertise include physics, mathematics, IT hardware and software, programming (PHP, SQL, HTML, MATLAB, C, etc.), natural sciences, artificial intelligence, and algorithms. In 2010, he was awarded the German Football Association’s Volunteer Award.