I have many interests and am curious about the world around me. I like to explore new things and develop them. I am inspired by meeting new companies, new industries and new people.

Outside of work, my family – my wife Lone and our three children – is my greatest source of pride. Lone is Danish and my kids have dual German and Danish nationality. We spend a lot of time in Denmark and I am a great fan of the Scandinavian lifestyle. I felt very honoured when the Kingdom of Denmark appointed me as Honorary Consul in Hesse.

I enjoy sailing and I skipper sailing trips with my family and close friends. I grew up in the Alps and so I’m also a big fan of mountain sports. And I love flying – I am a licensed pilot, and travelling to outlying Danish islands in a small plane is just unbeatable. It’s also important for me to give back to the community, so I am a member of Lions Club Vortaunus, where we raise money to support people in difficulty.