The Commercial Director

Michael Hughes Bcom, joined Wolfgang's team in February 2002 as a marketing consultant to develop a corporate identity, branding and marketing material for the growing business.

Michael was appointed Commercial Director in September 2002 and became a major shareholder of the company.

Michael is now responsible for:

• International Business Development (Australia, UK, USA, primarily)
• Development and execution of a strategic global business plan
• Directing the marketing and communications plan for the company
• Negotiation, settlement and contract initiation for all developments Internationally
• Identifying new business opportunities for Wolfgang Rost Design

Michael holds a Bachelor degree in Commerce, majoring in Marketing and Economics. He has 15 years experience in business including travel and tourism, Technology, e-Commerce and Design. Michael has worked for companies including Qantas Airways, Viator Inc, HotelClub Ltd and Toms Company GmbH. Michael's career has taken him to the USA, UK and Europe and is now based fulltime in Germany.

"Any business in today's climate of change needs commercial astuteness, sound communication plans and a dedicated team to drive its goals, regardless of the industry it belongs to."

(Michael Hughes Bcom, London Times, Features section, 18th September 2001)