Qualified 1988 at veterinary university of Hannover, Dr. thesis in veterinary biochemistry 1989 at veterinary university of Hannover, Fachtierarzt für Pharmakologie und Toxikologie 1995. Worked as locum in private practice (1988-1991) and as a Veterinary Technical Adviser (Pfizer, 1991-1994) then as private consultant since 1995. Founded KLIFOVET as veterinary CRO in 1997 and has been CEO of KLIFOVET until 2022, serving the animal health and nutrition industry to register new animal health products and defend existing products. Expert in efficacy and safety, formerly acting as Head of Quality (GMP veterinary pharmaceuticals), qualified person (QP: GMP veterinary vaccines) and Auditor (EOQ) for VICH GCP, GVP, GMP, ISO 9001), and still acting as Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV). Vice president (1999-1997) and president (2007-2009) of the Association of Veterinary Consultants. Board Member (Treasurer) of the ECVPT from 2012-2017. Since January 2025, heading the EU-CRO of Argenta acting as General Manager of KLIFOVET GmbH, Ondax-Scientific Srl and Pen&Tec Scientific Srl, leading a team of 80+ scientists.