Former professional soccer player with extensive experience in international tournaments and club football, including three World Cups and a World Cup Championship in 1990. Transitioned into project management and promotion in the sports infrastructure sector, specializing in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects for large-scale arena developments.
1982 – 2000
– Participated in 3 World Cups, playing in 18 matches; ranked 10th in the all-time history of the DFB (German Football Association).
– World Cup Champion in 1990 with the German national team.
– Represented top clubs, including Eintracht Frankfurt, Hellas Verona, AS Roma, FC Bayern Munich, and VfB Stuttgart.
2002 – 2005
– Led the football division of Walter Bau AG, a major German construction company listed on the stock market.
– Key projects included the redevelopment of the Berlin Olympic Stadium for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the construction of the Düsseldorf Multifunctional Arena, one of Europe’s most successful venues.
– Spearheaded PPP projects delivering comprehensive EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services, encompassing architecture, engineering, construction, financing, and operations.
– Played a critical role in setting new benchmarks for arena infrastructure used in subsequent FIFA World Cups.
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