Constant evolution. No excuses.
Growth starts with the uncomfortable. At 20, I mastered Russian from scratch—today, I negotiate in it fluently. At 40, I did the same with Chinese in Shanghai, retracing the steps of my youth. My discipline is forged in combat sports: from training with 6-times Kickbox World Champion Michael Kuhr in Berlin to starting Kyokushin-Kai Karate in St. Petersburg. In nations like Russia, China, and Montenegro, language and sports aren’t just hobbies—they are the keys to the heart of the people.
The Business Foundation: 20 Years of Execution
I didn’t start in a boardroom; I started as an entrepreneur running a tanning salon in Berlin during my university years. Since 2007, I have built my own legacy: establishing my consulting firm in Moscow and leading offices in Berlin, Moscow, Podgorica, and Shanghai. I don’t just consult on markets; I conquer them by understanding their internal mechanics.
The Artistic Evolution: From Script to Screen
To stay sharp and avoid the “boring businessman” trap, I sought a new challenge: filmmaking. What started as writing screenplays to understand directing led me to acting. I learned the craft to understand the soul of a story. Just as I was about to move on, my business network and acting training collided—leading to my first role. Today, with 10 major cinema productions under my belt, I bring the adaptive soul of an actor to every project I touch.
The Summary of a Polyglot Life:
Native: German
Fluent: Russian | English
Intermediate: Spanish | Serbian | Chinese (HSK 2)
The Mission: Connecting East and West through heart and mind.