born in 1977, gained first shipping-experience in 1995.

After an apprenticeship with Messrs. Alstership of Hamburg until 1998, he spent his military service with the German Navy for one year. Thereafter he went to Cardiff, Wales to work as a shipbroker.

After his first seven months as a trainee with Charles M. Willie, he joined Messrs. Harvest Shipping as a competitive broker, concentrating on British Charterers looking for tonnage in sizes of 2.000 upto 20.000 mtons.
In October 2001 it took him back to his hometown of Hamburg, joining the Koletzki-Team.

He enjoys travelling and is interested in foreign cultures.