| Biography: | Volker Hirsch is a senior telecoms, media, licensing and transactional executive with 12+ years exposure at the forefront of technology and entertainment. In addition to a deep insight of the strategic landscape of these industries, he possesses exceptional international knowledge and understanding: he has lived in 4 countries and worked in more than 40.Volker's skillset was sharpened in innumerous license and strategic partnership deals as well as in licensing and business development activities predominantly in the mobile telecoms, entertainment and media industries. He negotiated and closed some early landmark deals in the mobile music space with a number of multi-platinum selling artists (e.g. with Britney Spears, Duran Duran, DJ Bobo) and has been driving a number of games licenses (e.g. with LEGO, World Poker Tour, Marvel, Hasbro, Activision, BMW).Volker's initial background is in law where he has many years experience in crafting and executing on cross-border M&A transactions, venture capital & private equity deals as well as media & telecoms affairs. He commenced his career with a number of leading law firms in Brussels and Hamburg. Volker is a member of the German bar. |