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Deutsche REIT AG, Cologne, Germany
CFO, 6/2007–8/2007
· Conducted road show and facilitated a 10% increase in share capital.
· Negotiated and secured several credit facilities to finance company expansion.

Tishman Speyer Properties Deutschland GmbH, Berlin, Germany
Director of Finance, Authorized Signatory, 9/2002–5/2007
· Managing Director of MAC Main Airport Center in Frankfurt, Joint-Venture of Tishman Speyer and Steigenberger Hotel Group.
· Rebuilt relationship with investors, banks, and JV-partner through presentations, conference calls, and shareholder meetings.
· Reengineered company’s finance function including policies, procedures, and personnel.
· Provided solutions for improving asset performance and efficiency.
· Directed acquisition of new projects and liquidation of discontinued companies.
· Developed annual operating budget process covering internal controls, reporting, and strategic planning.
· Directed finance, operating, and administrative functions of the company’s fund projects (e.g. SONY-Center, Berlin).
· Oversaw preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements according to US-GAAP and IFRS.
· Restructured company’s IT function, including new software.


RUESCH GmbH, Kernen, Germany (Medical Division of Teleflex Inc., Pennsylvania)
Director of Finance, 6/2001–7/2002
· Oversaw Accounting, Controlling, and Reporting departments.
· Reorganized global control environment and reporting system.
· Managed post-merger and acquisition issues.
· Supported subsidiaries for US-GAAP and compliance.
· Consolidated monthly statements from subsidiaries and created report for US parent company.
· Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to US-GAAP.
· Liaised with external accounting firms.


Consulting-Firma, Stuttgart, Germany
Self-employed business consultant, 3/2000–5/2001
· Set up company and developed business plans and financial strategies.
· Implemented systems to ensure sound financial control.
· Negotiated with financial institutions.
· Conducted internal audits.

SOFTPRO GmbH, Boeblingen, Germany
Interim CFO, 12/1998–2/2000
· Established US subsidiary (Sewell, NJ) and acted as CFO and board member.
· Prepared budget and cash flow plans and designed and implemented control system.
· Organized board meetings and presented monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
· Carried out pre-IPO negotiations.
· Oversaw tax and commercial activities and contractual organization.
· Negotiated with financial institutions, lawyers, auditors, tax consultants, and main investor GE Capital (London, U.K.).
· Oversaw Finance, Accounting, Controlling, and Reporting departments.
· Selected and implemented financial accounting software.

KPMG AG, Stuttgart, Germany
Audit Manager, 11/1993–9/1998
· Supervised 6 employees.
· Audited annual accounts of companies and group of companies and prepared audit reports.
· Adapted national company accounts to meet US-GAAP.
· Carried out due diligence investigations and regulatory and special audits.
· Solved problems related to commercial and tax law.
· Analyzed company data and advised clients.
· Represented KPMG at career fairs.


Education

US-Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 5/2001; Member of the AICPA.

Ruprecht-Karls University, Heidelberg, Germany
PhD in Finance, magna cum laude, 2/2000; Dissertation: “The Neutrality of a Yield-Exempt Business Tax: Consequences within German and US Tax and Accounting Systems”, published in: Europaeische Hochschulschriften, Frankfurt 2000.

Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
Scholar, 4/1996–9/1996; Scholarship received from Alfred-Weber Gesellschaft e.V., Heidelberg

Ruprecht-Karls University, Heidelberg, Germany
Master’s Degree in Economics, with honors, 12/1992.

Kerschensteinerschule, Stuttgart, Germany
High school Diploma and certified Physical-Technical Assistant (PTA), 6/1986.


Skills

Senior-level executive with 14 years’ experience in finance, asset management, strategic analysis, and operating experience in diverse industries including real estate, medical equipment, and software. Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial focus and a demonstrated ability to plan and execute strategic business objectives. Strong qualifications in general management, asset management, business planning, restructuring, contracting matters, and staff development.

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