With his extensive experience in the financial sector, in 2000, Rudolf began his career as an executive search practitioner where he focuses on managing assignments within the industrial, financial services, and private equity sectors. Early in his career, Rudolf held a number of positions with the IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG in both Hamburg and Düsseldorf. While there, Rudolf gained extensive experience in corporate banking, corporate finance, product marketing, change management and due diligence for private equity funds. Rudolf holds a Master’s degree in Agriculture Sciences and Economics from the University of Goettingen.