Resume EXPERIENCE 2003 - present Finance and Internet Consulting, Hamburg Consultant. Member of several consulting networks, in the fields of IPO preparation, refinancing, restructuring, and internet marketing. 2002 - present Real Estate Development, Rostock President. Developing and managing 18,000 sqft, rented out 7000 sqft, 5000 sqft ready for move in. First operational profit during initial year. Extensive additional real estate development and management experience since 1983. 2001 - 2002 IT Security, Hamburg Chief Executive. Developed business plan, restructured company, acquired private venture funding, and merged with IT security group. Company value increased by 2 Mio. Euros during tenure. 1999 - 2000 eCommerce, Hamburg Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Administration. IPO, Investor Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance Management. Company value increased by 526 Mio. Euros during tenure. IPO at the German Neuer Markt stock exchange within 5 months of kickoff. At the time Europe's youngest publicly traded company. Performed aktive and passive Due Diligences, helped writing prospectus. Installed controlling organization and internal control system for monthly! growth of 25%. Negotiated and closed M&A deals, founded foreign subsidiaries. Responsible for IR through sevenfold stock price increase and entry into NEMAX50 index. 1998 - 1999 Internet Software, Berlin Vice President Finance and Marketing of a company providing interactive 3D simulation products and related software. Turn Around. Company value increased by 1.5 Mio. Euros during tenure. 1997 - 1998 Publishing, Cologne Vice President Finance of a German $ 37 million group of companies publishing books and CD-ROMs. Turn Around. 1988 - 1996 Computer and Software Retail, San Francisco, California Owner. Acquired, turned around, redirected marketing, automated operations, and sold as going concern. 1985 - 1987 Management Consulting, San Francisco, California Project Manager, worldwide Mercedes-Benz Corporate Identity Program in 176 countries. EDUCATION 1985 - 1986 Santa Clara University, Graduate School of Business, Santa Clara, California M.B.A Degree. Concentration in Finance (4.0) and International Management (3.7). 1980 - 1984 Hamburg University, Hamburg, Germany Diplom-Kaufmann Graduate Degree with distinction. Concentration in Marketing and Data Processing. MILITARY EXPERIENCE 1978 - 1980 German NATO Forces. Promoted to Lieutenant rank after two years of service. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Languages: Native language German, fluent in English, ability in French. Computer skills: Internet, Website Design, MS business software. Programming languages: Basic, Fortran, Cobol, HTML, Javascript, SAP R/3, SQL. Pilot: Single engine licence, FAA, powered paragliding licence, USHGA. Special interests: Traveling and study of foreign cultures, Japanese cuisine, running and golf. For Printout download pdf file