Stephan has spent 20+ years in the financial services industry, working for international Groups e.g. ABN AMRO, AXA, Allianz holding management positions in various functions and regions (latest position held: CEO/Director of Allianz Global Life Ltd., Dublin, Ireland).

In 2014, Stephan started to build his consulting business focusing on insurance and private markets clients.

Stephan holds a degree in business administration (equivalent to MBA) from European Business School (EBS), Oestrich-Winkel, Germany and a degree in public administration from the German School of Foreign Service, Berlin.

Prior to his professional career in the financial services sector, Stephan has gained first international experiences working in the German diplomatic service (Rio de Janeiro, Phnom Penh, Manila, Tripoli).