Presently, Ann-Kristin Achleitner occupies the position of Advisor at Lakestar Advisors GmbH. Dr. Achleitner is also Member of Bavaria Ministry of Sciences, Research & the Arts, Member of German Federal Government Commission For Corporate Governance and Vice President of Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina eV and on the board of 8 other companies.

In the past she held the position of Chairman-Foundation Board at berufundfamilie gemeinnützige GmbH, Chairman of Förderkreis-Gründungsforschung eV, Co-Scientific Director-Entrepreneurial Studies at Technische Universität München, Member-Private Capital Industry Agenda at Forum Mondial de L'Economie and Chairman-Banking & Finance, Financial Management at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht gGmbH.

Ann-Kristin Achleitner received an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree and a doctorate from the University of St. Gallen.