Chief Financial Officer

• Feb 2023 - Present

Founder and Owner

• Mar 2021 - Present

Manager German Desk

• May 2022 - Present

Senior Manager Finance

• May 2014 - Feb 2021

* Successfully transitioning the adidas brand Reebok from operating in a Joint Venture business model to become a fully integrated part of adidas in Brazil and Argentina with revenues of over 100 Mio USD. Complete financial planning and reporting to the global leadership of the brand Reebok * Responsible for Supplier Financial Reviews in Latin America to minimize risk of financial exposure * Member of global pilot project "Zero-based budgeting" ZBB resulting in a cost reduction of 8% * Financial lead (including Cash Flow planning) in right-sizing the supplier-landscape in Argentina with a scope of around 100 Mio USD. Reporting to the adidas Board of Directors * Improving Apparel supplier competitiveness in Argentina and Brazil resulting in very strong increase of demand for locally sourced products. Show less

Controller

• Aug 2012 - May 2014

Responsible for creating the Controlling-function of the company • Budgeting • Cost reduction projects • Leadership of financial team • Creating reports to monitor and control o The value of the company o Performance (actual vs budget vs last year) of revenues and cost o Headcount o Productivity and efficiency • Processes-harmonizing with the German headquarter In December 2012 switch to the newly founded Holding to establish the controlling-, budgeting-, and reporting function of the subordinated companies. In July 2013 a temporary move to Sarajevo, Bosnia to establish a unified Controlling/ Reporting system for the worldwide most important divsion of the group. Show less

Director of Finance and Operations

• Dec 2011 - Jul 2012

Responsible for the “back-office” of Latin-Americas fastest growing internet property portal including Finance, Administration, HR, Legal and IT. • Forecasting of complete operation in three countries • All financial reporting to secure liquidity and profitability • Setting up business processes for Finance, HR, Legal and IT • Providing Leadership experience in a young and fast growing environment Responsible for the “back-office” of Latin-Americas fastest growing internet property portal including Finance, Administration, HR, Legal and IT. • Forecasting of complete operation in three countries • All financial reporting to secure liquidity and profitability • Setting up business processes for Finance, HR, Legal and IT • Providing Leadership experience in a young and fast growing environment

Co-founder, Co-owner and Controller

• Mar 2006 - Nov 2011

Co-Founder, co-owner and Controller of Sucandi - Cavalos do Brasil, responsible for the entrepreneurial start-up of a global business for Dressage Horses managing the day-to-day operation including the controlling the international marketing. • Within three years Sucandi became the leading exporter of Brazilian Lusitanos, opening countries (including Nicaragua) to which Lusitanos had never been sold before. • Revenue doubled each year in business over five years while decreasing operating cost. • Advertising costs kept under control by optimizing internet marketing. 60 consecutive months number one in Google-search. • Ninety-five percent conversion-rate on sales of horses. • Customer referrals and repeat customers account for 40% of the business. • Price-point of each sale starts at 35 K US$ to 200 K US$. Show less

Global Business Controller

• May 1989 - Feb 2006

Global financial leader, responsible for all financial- and controlling matters of the global Fabrics division (the makers of GORE-TEX) in 49 countries, serving 1.600 people with an annual revenue of over 700 K US$. Complete financial planning/ budgeting for revenue, cost and assets (including follow up and corrective actions). Served as the financial advisor for all economic value added (EVA)- questions. • Developed and maintained business reporting (actual versus forecast and corrective actions) resulting in more accurate decision-making. • Implemented and maintained new structure for European pricing improving customer-perception. • Led a team of 15 Controllers worldwide directly and about 45 support people indirectly. • Proven leader of projects to reduce net assets (resulting in increased EVA by 2 Mio USD) and cost (resulting in increased profits by 10 Mio USD) and reported to the Board of Directors. • Represented Fabrics division in corporate finance team responsible for the financial planning and budget of the entire group, with annual revenue of 3 Billion USD. • Member of the supervisory board of the German branch. • Responsible for the financial set-up of new plant in China representing a 30 Mio US $ investment for the company. • Member of the global strategic team responsible for the development and implementation of Business Plans and KPIs • Controlling projects like “Pac-Lite” using the Real-Win-Worth-method resulting in increased revenue of approximately 80 Mio US $. Show less

Controller

• Jan 1989 - Apr 1989

Controller for German branch Controller for German branch

Sales

• Feb 1987 - Aug 1987

Member of Disney’s “Cultural Representative”- Program at EPCOT-Center. Responsible for sales of food and beverages as well as merchandising at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA. • Trained by Disney on the importance of outstanding customer service. • Exposed to international communication. • Educated at the Disney University (now Disney Institute). Member of Disney’s “Cultural Representative”- Program at EPCOT-Center. Responsible for sales of food and beverages as well as merchandising at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA. • Trained by Disney on the importance of outstanding customer service. • Exposed to international communication. • Educated at the Disney University (now Disney Institute).