Katharina Harf

Katharina Harf co-founded DKMS Americas with her father, Peter Harf, in 2004. She now serves as Executive Vice President and is responsible for financial reporting, overall strategy, establishment of transport business, and donor center activities.

Katharina has extensive expertise in donor recruitment, including health history screening, stem cell transplantation, donor counseling/education, program development, and working with volunteers.

Prior work experience includes positions at Louis Vuitton, Marie-Chantal, Hugo Boss Fashions, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Katharina received her Bachelor's degree from Harvard University and graduated cum laude in 1999. She was the recipient of the John Harvard Scholarship and the Carey Agassiz Certificate of Merit for Academic Achievement of High Distinction and on the Dean’s list all semesters

She also attended Philips Exeter Academy and graduated summa cum laude in 1995. There she was the recipient of Cox medal in recognition of academic rank in top 1% of graduating class

Katharina is fluent in German and English.

Read her welcome message to you to learn about how leukemia has touched Katharina's life, and her efforts to help others in need of hope and healing.