Susanna Filbinger-Riggert is founder and owner of Filbinger Consulting with 20-years experience in advising German and American companies in doing business in Germany. She feels practically “at home” in both cultures. Her intimate knowledge of the American market stems form an eight year long career in a Washington-based international consulting company.

Mrs Filbinger was co-founder of the Venture Capital Forum NRW e.V. and managed the institute to promote young entrepreneurship in the State of North-Rhine Westphalia from 1998-2001. Since 1990 she advises and assists international clients in financial services industries, investment banking and high growth industries of the future.

Education:
M.A. in Political Science and History, University of Munich, Germany; M.Sc. in Economics, London School of Economics, UK.

Mrs. Filbinger is a passionate mount climber, plays the piano and is active in local political affairs. She is married, has two children and resides in Meerbusch by Düsseldorf, Germany.