Paul R. Hofer

Since graduating with a Master of Economics from the University of Basel, Switzerland in 1972, Paul has focused on building his financial & business management career. During this time he spent extensive and successful years at the Credit Suisse Group. Paul was Country Head of the Group in Japan for eight years, the United Kingdom for five years and Germany for three years. Also during this time, he was Co-Head of Corporate Banking and Structured Finance of Credit Suisse First Boston from 1997 to 1999. In all these roles, Paul was responsible for building, restructuring and refocusing franchises in Corporate and Structured Banking, Asset Management, Private Banking, Treasury as well as all areas of Risk Management and Operations.

Since mid-2000, Paul has demonstrated an attractive track record in managing small to medium sized companies, including start-ups, in either board member or Chairman roles. Paul was co-founder and board member of Necura Pharmaceuticals AG, the predecessor of Shogoo KK and subsequently Lumavita AG.

Paul maintains close ties with the operating levels of his managed firms, focusing on developing adequate corporate structures, deciding and implementing defined strategies, in addition to his vigilance and implementation of appropriate Corporate Governance.

Since 2001, Paul has established and successfully run an assessment academy for future potential Managing Directors at Deutsche Bank AG. He also coaches Managing Director and Director level professional staff within Deutsche Bank as well as Senior Executives in other financial organizations.