- Secondary school in South Africa (1976-1979): first international experience – during the Apartheid era;
- Semester abroad in England (1991-1992): international university environment;
- CFO Siemens Turkey (2004 - 2009): I was fascinated by the country and its positive attitude, and inspired by the openness of my Turkish colleagues;
- Global CFO of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies in Austria (2009 - 2013): very exciting years; the division was undergoing nearly constant restructuring due to the difficult market environment; particular challenge: control of the complex project activities with competence centers spread across the globe;
