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Work History
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Christoph Michel

Christoph Michel

Brussels

Summary

Sound understanding of PtX production and PtX project financing hurdles and barriers. Expert in financial engineering and structuring of financial transaction Robust network within the financial industry and beyond Global mindset with a strong sustainable business focus Intrinsic motivation

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Advisor

PtX Hub, GIZ GmbH
09.2022 - Current

Senior Advisor

• Advising de-risking strategies for large scale PtX projects in developing countries to support bankability.

• Capacity building on PtX project finance.

• Building and foster a strong network with relevant stakeholders e.g. Governments, Developer, Investors and DFI/MDB. Main country focus on “global south”.

Partner

KPMG AG
02.2002 - 08.2022

• Independent valuation and risk-analysis of investment portfolios for the financial industry globally.

• Exposure evaluation of investments in relation to climate change e. g. water scarcity, extreme weather and bio diversity, etc.

• Structuring and evaluation of structured and blended finance transaction.

• Evaluation of single transactions including green bonds in relation to compliance with ESG- and EU Taxonomy ("EUGreen Deal“).

• Team size: 90 employees located in Frankfurt and New Delhi.

Director Risk Control

Dresdner Bank AG
01.1997 - 01.2002

Frankfurt Main/Sydney/Hong Kong Director Risk Control

- 2001 - 2002 Hong Kong (CHINA)

- 1999 - 2001 Sydney (AUSTRALIA).

Junior Risk Officer

Commerzbank AG
06.1994 - 12.1996

Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt as Main Junior Risk Officer.

Education

Executive Education Degree: Socially Responsible I - Executive Education Degree: Socially Responsible I

European Business School (EBS)
Oestrich-Winkel
11.2018

Masters in Mathematics And Philosophy - Masters in Mathematics And Philosophy

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Bonn
Bonn
02.1994

Skills

  • Business strategy
  • Leadership
  • Financial planning
  • Risk Management Analysis
  • Effective Communication
  • Key Partnership Development

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)

Accomplishments

    • Membership:

    -CRIC e.V. foundation to support ethical and sustainable investments in the DACH region

    -Global Data and Analytics Group KPMG

    • IFRS 9 accreditation.

Timeline

Senior Advisor

PtX Hub, GIZ GmbH
09.2022 - Current

Partner

KPMG AG
02.2002 - 08.2022

Director Risk Control

Dresdner Bank AG
01.1997 - 01.2002

Junior Risk Officer

Commerzbank AG
06.1994 - 12.1996

Executive Education Degree: Socially Responsible I - Executive Education Degree: Socially Responsible I

European Business School (EBS)

Masters in Mathematics And Philosophy - Masters in Mathematics And Philosophy

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Bonn
Christoph Michel