CURRENT MISSION

Try to understand people from all over the world not from the tourist's perspective but as a visitor and by becomming a semi-local

ABOUT ME

I am a globally working freelance business consultant focussing on strategy and business processes). Previously I have worked at McKinsey and Gemini Consulting.

I am an ecommerce specialist and Internet entrepreneur.

I have studied electrical engineering in Stuttgart/Germany and in Kitakyushu/Japan. I have made my doctorial thesis about the GPS-satellite navigation system.

I am a board member (former president) of the German Esperanto Association (1500 members in Germany).I am also a member of other international associations (American, Japanese, ...) and of several business associations (Toastmasters International, American Chamber of Commerce, ...).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to understand how the world ticks. I do this by trying to be like a local person.

Interests

Other interests also include learning about different cultures, psychology, languages, ... .

• business
• engineering
• entrepreneurship
• freelancing
• languages
• psychology

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I love my freedome as a self employed person to explore the world (I consider myself a word citizen). I have been to 52 countries (so far). My main home is in Stuttgart/ Germany, however during the cold German winter, I am regularily living in Sydney/Australia.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia