Guido von Westerholt

Managing enterprise accounts across Europe

Responsible for the launch and management of the Westerwelle Startup Haus centres to support entrepreneurs in emerging/developing countries. Current centres are the Startup Haus Tunis (co-op with enpact) and the Westerwelle Startup Haus in Kigali, Rwanda, powered by Evonik Stiftung. www.westerwelle.haus www.fb.com/wshkigali

Unicorn Pitch, Munich (Presentation Design Service) • Operational lead during founding and ramp up stage • Set up workflows for order intake, production and customer service • Strategic development of the business and pricing model • On-boarding and training of 4 staff

• Launched Hong Kong office and managed all business activities • Responsible for meeting HQ KPIs and setting local targets • Built up and trained sales team • Marketing & Branding (reached Top10 Lifestyle Apps on the HK Apple Store) • Developed and maintained partnerships

Sinnovations Ltd, Hong Kong (Design & Production) • Interim Management • Managed manufacturing and logistics for new shop design concept of a global luxury brand • Quality assurance at manufacturers in China • Planning and execution of logistical requirements

- Created private label consumer goods brands - China Sourcing and distribution throughout SEA - Branding and marketing - Launched B2C e-commerce vertical with teams in Singapore and Malaysia - Implemented multi-channel sales strategy (on-/offline)

• Set up and launched e-commerce venture Lazada in the Philippines • Initiated hiring process and HR structures • Monitored legal setup of entity • Acquired process knowledge, trained teams and implemented KPIs • Negotiated contracts with various stakeholders • Implemented online payment systems • Set up quality control processes • Restructured Customer Service team

Developed the international travel deal offering

• International M&A • Due diligence work • Cash management • Introduction of factoring processes • Loan syndicate communication • SFA compliance

• Analysed and reported on the financial performance of portfolio companies • Liaised closely with the management of portfolio companies, lenders and legal advisors

• Participated in extensive study of the medical technology market • Supported various due diligence projects for consumer product, electronics, manufacturing and service industries

Marketing & Branding

Entrepreneurship, PE/VC, Marketing

Economics & Finance