Germany, Italy, Portugal and Latin America — in five languages.
Germany
Munich/Baierbrunn is my main base. Via Go International Bavaria I support Bavarian SMEs with market entry and site build-up abroad — with eligible consulting services.
Italy
I regularly live in Cognola near Trento and am a member of ITALCAM. Nearshoring to Northern Italy means short distances, EU law and qualified professionals at competitive cost.
Portugal
Portugal is personally familiar to me — I grew up here. I know the language, culture and mentality from the inside. The country is growing as a nearshoring and tech hub within the EU and is attractive for service, IT and industrial roles.
Latin America
I know Latin America from 20+ years of DAX practice — plant build-up in Brazil and Mexico (BMW), HR for Latin America at Bayer (Costa Rica). With the new EU agreements Brazil, Mexico and Costa Rica are back in focus.
Build local, steer remote
The local team is built on site through my network and partners; interim steering and cultural integration run remotely — lean and cost-efficient. Legal, tax & compliance via specialised local partners.
German native · English C2 · Italian C1 · Portuguese C1 · Spanish B2+
My services for market entry, site search and partner search may be eligible under the Bavarian Go International funding programme. Bavarian SMEs can apply for a grant through their local chamber of commerce; the chamber of commerce and/or BIHK-Service GmbH alone decide on funding and amount — there is no legal entitlement.
To the programme · go-international.deHow a market-entry project runs
Which region, which competition, which incentives, what talent density?
Concrete properties, authority contacts, negotiation — on site, in the local language.
First team — site lead, key roles, production. Locally rooted.
Clean hand-over to the permanent team. Steering remote, site running.
Corporate DNA. Entrepreneurial mindset.
I don't come from consulting, I come from the line. VP Global Logistics, plant build-up on two continents, 6,000 hires owned. Those who've led themselves spot fit faster.