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99 – now OC – Oberndörfer Law Firm

Founded in 1999, the law firm was revitalized in 2013 when it relocated to Starnberg. We have supported various German and international TV broadcasters, primarily in the areas of distribution, exploitation rights, and content agreements, but also in the area of regulation. A particular highlight was having been fully involved in the founding of the TV network Zee.TV and later serving as its outsourced legal department. Our portfolio includes, among others, retail companies, product manufacturers and suppliers, and digital startups. 20 – present

20 – present – Founder / CEO of StarMaxx5 GmbH

Founding and management of StarMaxx5 GmbH. StarMaxx5 operates the jewelry e-commerce platform favoro-jewellery.com. Version 2.0 of the online store has been live since December 2023; the platform sells international jewelry brands through all digital and social media sales channels.

15 – today – AK Medien / IHK Upper Bavaria

Digital media specialists examine the latest developments and discuss their impact on future business areas, as well as how to integrate them into existing or new business areas in a practical way.

13 – 23 – Chief Executive Officer, ERA Global

The management and restructuring of what was initially a purely European teleshopping association led to its renaming as ERA Global in 2018; since then, it has expanded to represent the industry’s interests worldwide. ERA Global is an international trade association that, in addition to engaging with international regulatory bodies—for example, on platform liability for IP infringements or counterfeiting—also represents the industry at the national level, such as before Ofcom. The association’s portfolio also includes international trade conferences and platforms that take place regularly in Europe and, since 2022, in the U.S. (Las Vegas, Chicago). Industry representatives meet to discuss business opportunities and best-selling products, while specialists provide insights into the latest developments regarding, for example, product innovations, customer engagement, and regulatory changes.

13–23 – Advisory Committee of the European Audiovisual Observatory

Member serving as an expert on the Council of Europe’s advisory body on relevant developments across the European media sector.

18 – 22 – State Media Committee (FDP)

Member of the Bavarian Liberals’ advisory committee tasked with reviewing the party’s media policy in Bavaria and providing recommendations on the direction of the parliamentary caucus.

01 – 13 – Home Shopping Europe (HSE)

As Vice President of Media Law, Media Politics & Distribution, responsible for all aspects of media law, contract negotiations with content platforms (cable/satellite/IPTV/DVBH/OTT), regulatory support, and representation of the broadcasting group at the national and international levels within industry associations or directly with ministries and institutions. Responsible for interactive business models, particularly iTV via HBBTV

As Head of Country Management for Austria & Switzerland, I was responsible for the Austrian and Swiss markets, which accounted for more than 10% of total revenue. In addition to ongoing process optimization, this primarily involved managing local service providers and ensuring the efficient use of the local advertising budget. The European business generated through satellite spillover also falls within this area of responsibility.

06–13 – Chair of the AK Division / VAUNET (VPRT)

At ERA Europe (ERA Global since 2018), the sole representative body of the teleshopping industry at the European level, the primary issues were the revision of the TV Directive and the transformation of the B2B “self-regulation process” into a customer-oriented B2C complaint mechanism.

12–13 – Chairman of the Board, ERA – Europe – Board member since 2007

At ERA Europe (ERA Global since 2018), the sole representative body of the teleshopping industry at the European level, the primary issues were the revision of the TV Directive and the transformation of the B2B “self-regulation process” into a customer-oriented B2C complaint mechanism.

00 – 01 – K+H Law Firm

My first position at a law firm while pursuing my doctorate. I primarily advised “New Economy” startups.

99–01 – Deutsche Bank

Internship during my doctoral studies in the UI Payment division. Supervision and legal evaluation of innovative digital transaction processing methods.

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