Richard joined BPIE in August 2024 as a Finance and Operations Officer. He began his career with an apprenticeship at the Bavarian State Bank in Munich, which he then complemented with a B.A. in International Business Administration, majoring in International Economic Relations and Politics, from Euro-FH in Hamburg. During his studies, Richard worked at the Bavarian State Bank in Munich for a total of seven years.
Driven by a desire to make a more tangible difference, Richard decided to pursue an M.Sc. in International Development and Public Policy at Nova SBE in Lisbon. This experience sparked his interest in working in an international and intercultural environment, contributing to shaping policies for a greener and more equitable future.
Richard is German and speaks German, English, and Portuguese. In his free time, he enjoys doing various sports such as football, padel, fitness, and cycling, as well as exploring new restaurants or trying new recipes at home.