People

Areas of Expertise

Core Expertise

Professional Journey

• Senior International business lawyer
• Eminent Asia expert, lecturer and keynote speaker
• Strategic adviser to Asian and European companies
• Sustainable Development & Impact Investments
• Real Estate, Energy & Infrastructure

• Strategic macro and geopolitical advisory
• Asia-Europe Business Strategy
• Cross Cultural Leadership
• Technology & IP Management
• Investment & Asset Management
• Corporate Board Experience

Legal Leadership

• Dentons, Of-counsel, Berlin
• Travers Smith, Partner Berlin, London, Paris
• Coudert Brothers, Partner Tokyo, New York, London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin
• Rihm Law, Partner Zurich, Geneva, Berne

Entrepreneurial Ventures

• Asia21, Zurich
• Business Angel & Investor, Berlin
• Dealmaker, Berlin
• TAC Fund, Zurich/Luxembourg
• Global Ethics Foundation, Geneva

Academic & Thought Leadership

• Professor BBW/FHM/HTW University Berlin Kyoto Imperial University Japan Max – Planck Institute, Munich
• Published Author on Asian Business & Sustainability
• Thought leader in Business-Politics & Academia Relations
• Founder, Pilnys Asia Insights

Professional Background

Approach

Professional Journey

• International Investment Banking Executive
• Serial Entrepreneur (25+ years)
• Private Equity Investor
• Corporate Board Chairman & Director
• Corporate & SME Strategic Advisor
• Family Business Specialist
• Asia-Europe Business Expert

• Strategic Long-Term Vision
• Results-Drive Implementation
• Cross-Cultural Excellence
• Hands-On Operating Experience

Investment Banking

• S.G. Warburg, London
• Lazard, Frankfurt
• UBS, Zurich
• Citigroup, London

Entrepreneurial Ventures

• Asia2Europe, Zurich, Shanghai
• Five Elements Capital, Zurich
• Quadrum Partners, Zurich
• Klemm & Co, Zurich/London
• Rail Serve Consolidated, Zurich

Board & Advisory Roles

• Ispahani Advisory, London
• Clairfield International
• X ESS, Pfaeffikon