About Me

I was born on January 25, 1991, in Düsseldorf, Germany. My father has German roots that trace back to Nordic Europe from the 1780s, while my mother hails from Croatia. This rich tapestry of heritage has shaped my identity and perspectives. I worked for ten years as a sales manager at Hitachi Construction Machinery, Thyssenkrupp and an IT firm in Helsinki, as well as five years as a financial manager at Miele. I have advanced knowledge in global economics, financial risk management, global investments, and sociology. I have moderate knowledge in psychology and anthropology. My native language is German and I speak 9 other foreign languages. I speak fluent English, Japanese, Chinese, and French. I translate 250 pages per month for people. I am currently learning Croatian and Spanish.

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Since February 2011, I have served as a partner and CFO, holding a 30% stake in my father’s company. This role has significantly contributed to my wealth, which now exceeds 10 million euros. I founded JLX Sport and JLX Supplements in Düsseldorf, and in 2024, I launched a pizza franchise in Fenerbahçe, Kadıköy. Currently, I am collaborating with various family businesses located in Germany, Croatia, Japan, and France. This year, I will open a branch of JLX Sport and JLX Supplements in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.

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I am a professional athlete and have won a total of 44 medals since 2002. My sponsors are Puma in Taekwondo, Adidas in running, and Speedo in swimming. I want to conclude my professional sports career with a total of 60 to 65 medals.

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​I am married to a woman who is my childhood friend. She is currently training the French national team and has a sport complex in France.

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I place great value on personal development and live for my work. I am known for my commitment to social issues, such as gender equality, climate change, and a bit of children's rights. I am social-democratic/liberal and have progressive views in life.

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In March 2024, I was appointed as the leader in economic growth for our family businesses across Germany, Croatia, Japan, and Francey. This role was awarded to me due to my extensive expertise in global economics, finance, international sales, family dynamics, and cultural awareness. In 2025, we are set to expand into the food sector through franchising in Istanbul, aiming to establish a total of five franchises this year.

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We operate across various sectors, including outdoor and sporting goods, fitness supplements, sports complexes, finance, insurance, franchising, technology and the restaurant industry, with a presence in Germany, Croatia, France, Japan, and Turkey.​​

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My hobbies are traveling, marine aquariums (I have a 1000-liter marine reef aquarium in Kirchhörde), and gardening.