Background

• Admitted to the bar in 1982 after studies of law in Cologne
• Attorney with Löscheder, Heuking, Kühn & Partner
• Head of legal department, Suchard GmbH, followed by Group head position for international brands at Jacobs Suchard AG
• Director legal department, VP-Schickedanz AG
• Member of Board Committee, Head of legal department, brand and intellectual property, Wella AG
• Leading positions in associations dealing with the protection of intellectual property rights, brands and product rights