Experienced, multi-functionally and internationally educated all-rounder with proven leadership skills in small/big Companies in Germany and CEE. Recognized business-builder who can also cope with challenging situations under adverse circumstances. Energetic, culturally affine and authentic personality, pairing analytics with creativity and implementation power. Multi-lingual.

COO @ Member of the Board. Business Unit Responsibility for: Soft Commodities, Agricultural Machinery, Construction Materials and Outlet Stores From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Münster Area, GermanyCEO (Vorstandsvorsitzender) @ Leading industrial baker in Germany. Early resignation due to frustration of purpose. From February 2014 to June 2014 (5 months) Düsseldorf Area, GermanyCEO (Vorstandsvorsitzender) @ Restructuring of the biggest flour producer in Europe From March 2010 to January 2014 (3 years 11 months) Hamburg Area, GermanyExecutive Director @ Set-up and Managementent of a Holding operating 30+ flour mills in Central-/Eastern Europe and Germany (VK Mühlen) From February 2008 to January 2014 (6 years) Managing Director CEE @ From February 2003 to January 2008 (5 years) Head of International Coffee Service Marketing @ From November 2004 to January 2006 (1 year 3 months) Hamburg Area, GermanyMarketing/Sales Director; CEE-Coordinator @ From January 2000 to December 2002 (3 years) AustriaBrand Manager @ From April 1996 to December 1999 (3 years 9 months) Financial Analyst @ From February 1993 to March 1996 (3 years 2 months) Austria

lic.oec., Finance & Accounting, good @ Universität St. Gallen-Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften From 1987 to 1993 German Navy From 1986 to 1987 Abitur, 1.9 @ Städtisches Stiftsgymnasium Xanten From 1978 to 1986 Graduation Honorary @ Deming High School, Deming, New Mexico, USA From 1983 to 1984 Christoph Kempkes is skilled in: Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, FMCG, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Management, Acquisition Integration, Change Management, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Leadership