Yes, it was time for a break! 🧳
Just like in the Kitkat commercial it was time for a break. So, I’ve finally done it. After 2.5 years as the Managing Director of ADAC Finanzdienste GmbH, I have made the active decision to step down.
It has been a privilege to serve this organization for the past 2.5 years and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together during that time.
After careful consideration, I concluded that I am at a stage in my personal career where I would always look back and regret not taking this step. End of March 2023 felt like the perfect time for me to make this change.
We live in turbulent times with a high degree of uncertainty, but I have full confidence that ADAC will continue to thrive with its great and visionary colleagues and especially the small but highly talented financial services team that has built up an impressive track record over the years. Well done!
Let’s never forget it’s great people who can make the difference.
Therefore, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone in the ADAC organization who has supported me during my tenure. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to the external partners, who have undoubtedly played a crucial role in the recent development of ADAC financial services. It has been an absolute pleasure and a privilege to work with these exceptional professionals during my time, especially the external advisory teams of: Dr. Thede Consulting, Linklaters Munich, and Frankfurt, Deloitte Legal, and Rock&Stars Hamburg. Special thanks go to Renke Weger, Christopher Freitag, Dr. Wolfgang Krauel, Nikita Selivanov, Michael Leicht, and, of course, the Deloitte team with Dr. Till Contzen, Sven Albertsen, and Dr. Michael Fischer.
Furthermore, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the outstanding collaboration and numerous joint successes with our highly valued business partners such as Landesbank Berlin, represented by Andreas Urbanczyk and Christine Schulz, and Dr. Andreas Matuschke. I also want to acknowledge the record breaking years with the Bank11 team, including Jörn Everhard and Patrick Rittich, and lastly, my dear friends from Solaris: Joerg Diewald, Florian Redeker, Baha Jamous, Chloé Mayenobe, and, of course, Roland Folz. I am confident that Solaris will continue to lead the ADAC Credit Card portfolio to new customer and member-centric successes. As I look towards the future, I am filled with excitement, anticipation, and a strong desire to engage in new endeavors. I have a wealth of new ideas, valuable contacts, extensive experience, and unwavering motivation to take that leap of faith.