We speak your language. Our European professionals have delivered successful turnaround and restructuring services in many industries, countries, and languages. Each team member has decades of experience in managing crises that extend beyond a client's national market to other countries and continents, spanning multiple operational and financial domains. Our managing principals are proven leaders in a variety of fields.

François de Decker
Antwerpen, Belgium

After many years in finance, operations, and general management at Gulf Oil, Monsanto, and Nestlé, François assumed the position of managing director at a variety of troubled companies, which he successfully restructured. His engagements included a privately owned, integrated Belgian textile manufacturer; a Luxembourg aluminum rolling mill owned by a U.S. metals concern; and consumer goods companies in Hungary, Romania, and the CIS owned by U.S. conglomerates.

Peter Duss
Zug, Switzerland

After a career in software project management and business development, Peter founded Alphacon Informatik AG, Switzerland, a software consulting and services company, in 1994. He led the company through rapid growth and sold it to Rational Software in March 2000. He then served as managing director of Rational's Swiss subsidiary, where he merged and repositioned the business units. In 2002, Peter left Rational to pursue a career in business development, turnaround, and restructuring.

Joseph B. King
London, UK

Prior to joining Regent Pacific in 1990, Joseph served as the head of European Corporate Finance for Bear Sterns. Joseph has since played an important role in the strategic and financial structuring of several Regent Pacific engagements such Daisy/Cadnetix, Savin Corporation, MDIS Corporation, Verity, Inc., and 3D Systems Corporation.

Brian R. Kirk
Gloucester, UK

In addition to overseeing the systems engineering team at Robinson Associates, which he founded in 1976, Brian focuses on project rescue, product line re-engineering, and technology strategy for international clients. He has made significant contributions to restructuring client firms with large investments in R&D and technical staff in industries as diverse as professional audio equipment, industrial packaging systems, bank note sorting, and vault management.

Robert Lombardini
Zug, Switzerland

After a career in electrical engineering, Robert became head of R&D at AGIE in 1982. In 1988, he joined the executive committee of Motor Columbus and turned around numerous group companies such as Studer-Revox. In 1999, after successfully turning around the Cables and Systems division of Dätwyler AG, he was appointed CEO of publicly traded conglomerate Dätwyler Holding AG [SWX: DAE]. In 2004, Robert was elected Chairman of Axpo, the number-one electrical power utility of Switzerland.

Denis Murena
Zug, Switzerland

Following a telecommunications career that included serving as vice president of marketing of the energy systems division at Ascom and president of Ascom Warren, Inc., Denis served as marketing VP and member of the executive committee for the worldwide activities of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Since 1994, Denis has acted as CEO and director for companies in need of restructuring in a variety of industries, including the manufacturing of industrial robots, commercial lighting systems, and product labeling systems.

Alexander W. Rosenzweig
Zug, Switzerland

Prior to joining Regent Pacific, Alex served as vice president of international steel trading for Erlanger Commercial Corporation and Associated Minerals & Metals Corporation, where he developed business and restructured multinational operations in over 30 countries. From 1993 to 2003, Alex advised private clients on equity investments in numerous public and private companies, acting as an analyst and restructuring advisor.

Dr. Alexander Ruckensteiner
Barcelona, Spain

After years in the packaging industry, which included serving as managing director of Frapack Iberica and managing director of business development for the Frantschach Packaging Group, Alexander became CEO of the Kneissl and Friends Group in 1999, where he initiated the restructuring of the famous sporting goods company. In 2001, Alexander founded the Blue Management Group, which, among other projects, launched Barcelona's leading self-storage company.

Richard P. Schmit
The Hague, The Netherlands

Having already participated in over 20 Regent Pacific engagements - including publicly held, privately owned, and family-owned companies in a variety of industries - Richard played a key role at turnaround engagements with the Malenstein Group, HCS Technology N.V., Verity, Inc., Savin Corporation, and 3D Systems. Since 2002, Richard has served as CEO of Tulip Computers N.V.

Erwin J. Steinmann
Chairman, Regent Pacific Management Europe AG
Zug, Switzerland

After a career of analyzing and fixing troubled situations at Nestlé, Erwin founded CAP CON in 1987. Since then, he has turned around the financial and operational performance of numerous companies in various industries. Erwin usually assumes the position of CEO and Chairman of the Board. His many international engagements include a global manufacturer of curtain walling, two well-known IT solution providers, a global direct marketing and mail order company, a PCB manufacturer, and a manufacturer of pharmaceuticals.

Felix A. Weber, PhD
Zug, Switzerland

Felix is currently a director of Syngenta International AG [NYSE:SYT] and a director of the parent company of Cablecom Group. Previously, he was managing director of Alusuisse South Africa (1982-1984) before joining McKinsey & Company in Zurich as engagement manager and partner (1984-1997). From 1998 to 1994, Felix served as Chief Financial Officer of Adecco SA. Felix Weber holds an MBA in Operations Research and Finance and a PhD in Marketing from the University of St.Gallen.

Kirsten Winter
Paris, France

Kirsten is a senior executive with 25 years of experience in the retail industry. She has held several positions in the fashion industry, including global fashion and trend representative, and managing director for large companies for both branded and private label apparel, accessories, intimate wear and home collections. As an expert photographer, she has developed a talent for researching the market and identifying and anticipating major trends, items, color, and fabrications that will inspire designers and maximize sales.

Hans Ziegler
Vice Chairman, Regent Pacific Management Europe AG
Zug, Switzerland

After a career in IT, logistics, and finance at a division of Nestlé, Hans became head of finance and IT for retail group Useg-Waro and then for the Globus Group. In 1996, he was appointed CFO and later President and Director of Interdiscount and turned around the company's sagging fortunes by 1998. Since then, Hans has served as board member and/or interim President/CEO at a variety of troubled multinational companies, public and private, in a variety of industries, most recently at the Erb Group and at Swisslog.