About
As a consultant and for 10+ years as a founder and managing director, I’ve built companies, raised capital, restructured businesses and led companies through transition – from climate-neutral startups and joint ventures to established mid-sized firms.I combine strategic perspective with hands-on execution and support family-owned businesses in times of change – as CEO, sparring partner, or successor.What drives me: substance over show, clarity over politics – and a deep belief that uncertainty can lead to strength and real solutions. Above all, I do it for my children – and for the next generation.
Experience
Ceo
Living Kitzbühel · Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria
Led strategic and operational transformation of a traditional DACH market leader in premium kids’ footwear (Living Kitzbühel). Mandated to prepare the company for scalable, profitable growth and long-term continuity under challenging market conditions. Key contributions included: • Restructuring financial processes and establishing strict liquidity and cost controls • Reducing dependency risks across a global supply chain • Improving gross margin through pricing, product focus and sourcing optimisation • Repositioning the brand with sharpened value proposition and vertical go-to-market model • Opening new B2B and D2C channels • Reorganising team structure and professionalising operations → Strategic repositioning completed; key operational areas strengthened; margins improved; growth paths outlined – despite continued structural and market headwinds. Resigned from my position on 1.7.2025.
Co-Founder
GRND · Hamburg, Germany
GRND was developed to reduce the waste problems of the sneaker industry with a proven sustainable impact: reduce waste | create circular solutions | educate consumers about sustainable consumption and recycling | support local partners in Kenya
Ceo
MONACO DUCKS · Munich
Founded and scaled a direct-to-consumer footwear brand pioneering climate-neutral and circular design. Built the business from idea to market, driving growth, brand strategy, and operational innovation. Key achievements: • Developed and launched Europe’s most circular sneaker brand • Built a multi-channel business across D2C and selected B2B partnerships • Raised 7 figures in equity funding from angel investors, VC and banks • Implemented reverse logistics and product return loops for circularity • Led brand strategy, product development, and all investor communications • Collaborated with industry partners on pilots for rental, reuse, and circular supply chains → Created a model brand for sustainable consumer innovation – widely featured in media and startup networks.
Founder
Bavaria Ventures · München, Bayern, Deutschland
Entrepreneurial platform focused on building circular consumer ventures and advising impact-driven SME leaders. Launched pilot projects with leading corporates and supported founders in sustainability and business model design.
Consultant - Strategy & Business Transformation
BearingPoint · Munich
Co-Founder
kickArt SE · Maastricht Area, Netherlands
D2C platform to match uprising artists with global buyers at an affordable price point.
Consulting / Performance Improvement & Innovation Management
Ernst & Young · Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Education
Maastricht University School of Business and Economics
Master of Science - MS, International Business - Entrepreneurship and SME Management
University of Bayreuth
Bachelor of Science - BS, International Accounting, Service Management, Mobile Apps
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance & Accounting, Service Management
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