Cornelius Durm

Cornelius initiated his career at Deutsche Bank AG in Germany, culminating his banking education with a Master’s Degree that comprehensively covered vital areas such as Corporate Banking, Mortgages, Private Banking, Payments, and IT. With over two decades in the banking sector, he dedicated more than 15 years to top management roles at Deutsche Bank and HVB Group, where he spearheaded establishing and leading the bank’s Consulting Unit.

Beyond his professional roles, Cornelius is driven by a passion for sharing his wealth of experience in Management, Leadership, Conflict Intervention, and Group Dynamics as a seasoned trainer in these domains. Having crafted successful concepts for clients, he translated this expertise into action by co-founding Consultaris Management Solutions FZC in the UAE alongside his wife Michaela in 2005.

A year later, Cornelius embarked on a parallel venture, establishing a second company focused on delivering groceries to companies and private households in Dubai. Pioneering the use of the first online platform of its kind in the country, customers could conveniently order products. Today, through Consultaris, Cornelius aims to impart his knowledge and experience in setting up and managing companies. His time in the UAE provided him with profound insights into executing all corporate functions while adhering to the laws and regulations of the country that became his home.

Michaela Durm

Similar to Cornelius, Michaela commenced her career in Banking in Germany with HVB Group / Unicredit. Following her Training and Internship, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in the field. To advance her education, she pursued an MBA while concurrently working in the Banking sector in Germany.

With 15 years of experience across various departments, Michaela has specialized in project management and Inhouse Consulting, honing her exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. One of her notable strengths is her proficiency in researching complex topics and effectively translating acquired knowledge into ongoing projects.

Concurrently, she ventured into the realm of training, focusing on Management, Leadership, and Conflict Management. In 2005, alongside Cornelius, she relocated to Dubai, where they successfully established and managed their own companies.

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