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Team
Our team brings together a wide range of experience in entrepreneurship, business, technology and psychology to manage the Foundation successfully and in line with its objectives. All work for the Foundation is carried out on a voluntary and unpaid basis.
Guido Neumann
Founder & Managing Director
Born on 13 December 1965. After graduating from Dietrich Bonhoeffer Gymnasium in 1985, Guido served as an officer in the German Armed Forces for twelve years. From 1988 to 1992, he studied Computer Science at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich. He subsequently held various positions with the German Federal Ministry of Defense and the German Army Office, representing the Federal Republic of Germany in a number of NATO and other international committees.
After leaving the German Armed Forces in 1997, Guido moved into the private sector. He initially worked as a management consultant and later as a Sales Director for various technology companies, managing customers around the world as part of his international responsibilities. After successfully establishing a new satellite communications business unit within a larger company together with a colleague, he decided to become an entrepreneur in 2004. Together, they founded CETel GmbH.
Following the challenges typically faced by a young company in its early years, CETel grew organically without external funding from a two-person start-up into an international company with around 50 employees. During this period, Guido was involved in several company formations and acquisitions in Germany and abroad. In 2012, he also co-founded Barcelona Beach Apartments in Barcelona with Roland Poschner.
Following the departure of his co-founder in 2018, Guido decided to lay the foundations for CETel’s next phase of growth. To achieve this, he deliberately sought out a suitable private equity partner and successfully convinced the investor to acquire a stake in CETel. The objective was to accelerate the company’s growth, enable further acquisitions and, at the same time, create the foundation for a future exit. Following a major joint acquisition in Latin America, the business became AXESS Networks Solutions. In 2022, AXESS was fully acquired by the Spanish satellite operator Hispasat S.A., where Guido continues to serve as General Manager for the EMEA region.
In 2015, following the successful sale of a French company, Guido founded the Guido Neumann Stiftung gGmbH.
As Managing Director of the Guido Neumann Stiftung gGmbH, Guido is responsible for the Foundation’s strategic direction and further development, as well as for the selection, planning and implementation of the projects it supports. Another key area of his work is the management of the Foundation’s assets, for which he shares responsibility with Jörn. Together with the other Managing Directors and the Advisory Board, he oversees the Foundation’s ongoing activities and contributes to the sustainable pursuit of its objectives in the areas of humanitarian aid, animal welfare and nature conservation, as well as arts and culture.
Guido is married, has two children and lives in Krahm, a small village near Wiehl. His personal interests include nature and travel, as well as spending time with family, friends and the family’s dogs.
All of Guido’s work for the Foundation is carried out on a voluntary and unpaid basis.
Jörn Kämper
Managing Director
Born on 30 April 1966. Jörn graduated from Dietrich Bonhoeffer Gymnasium in Wiehl in 1985 and subsequently studied Business Administration at the University of Cologne. During his studies, he gained his first professional experience in marketing at Volkswagen Canada in Toronto and BMW in Munich.
From 1992 to 1994, Jörn worked as a management consultant at Kienbaum in Düsseldorf. He then joined A.S. Création Tapeten AG in Gummersbach, one of Europe’s leading wallpaper manufacturers. Jörn spent a total of 22 years with the company, including three years as a member of the Management Board with responsibility for Sales and 15 years as Chairman of the Management Board. After stepping down from the Management Board, he remained closely associated with the company for a further three years as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Since then, he has dedicated his time to his own projects and interests.
Jörn lives with his partner in Wiehl. His interests include mountain biking, skiing, artificial intelligence and travel.
Jörn has been friends with Guido and Roland since childhood.
As Managing Director of the Guido Neumann Stiftung gGmbH, Jörn is responsible for the Foundation’s strategic direction and further development, as well as for the selection, planning and implementation of the projects it supports. A particular focus of his work is the management of the Foundation’s assets. Together with the other Managing Directors and the Advisory Board, he oversees the Foundation’s ongoing activities and contributes to the sustainable pursuit of its objectives in the areas of humanitarian aid, animal welfare and nature conservation, as well as arts and culture.
All of Jörn’s work for the Foundation is carried out on a voluntary and unpaid basis.
Anaïs Neumann
Managing Director
Born on 1 April 1998. After graduating from Dietrich Bonhoeffer Gymnasium in Wiehl, Anais began studying Psychology at the University of Münster in 2017, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in 2020. During her undergraduate studies, she spent a semester abroad at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2018.
Anais subsequently continued her studies in Psychology at the University of Münster, graduating with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in 2023. During her master’s degree, she spent a further period abroad at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 2022.
During her studies, Anais gained practical experience in various areas of psychology. In 2020, she completed internships at the Institute of Sport Psychology at the German Sport University Cologne, the Olympic Training Centre North Rhine-Westphalia and the Schlossparkklinik in Bergisch Gladbach. From December 2022 to February 2023, she also completed an internship at the EOS Clinic for Psychotherapy in Münster.
After completing her master’s degree, Anais worked as a psychologist at the Dr. Becker Rhein-Sieg Klinik from July 2023 to March 2024. In April 2024, she joined Gezeitenhaus in Wesseling, a specialist clinic for psychosomatic medicine.
Alongside her professional work, Anais has been completing postgraduate professional training as a psychological psychotherapist at the Academy of Applied Psychology and Psychotherapy (APP) since January 2024. In addition, she began specialised training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with EMDRIA Germany in February 2024, which she has since successfully completed.
Alongside her academic career, Anais competed successfully in eventing for many years. In 2016, she won the German Championship and went on to claim two gold medals at the U18 European Eventing Championships in Montelibretti, Italy, winning both the individual and team titles.
Anais lives with her partner near Cologne. Her personal interests include equestrian sports, travelling and spending time with friends and family.
As Managing Director of the Guido Neumann Stiftung gGmbH, Anais is responsible for the Foundation’s strategic direction and further development, as well as for the selection, planning and implementation of the projects it supports. Together with the other Managing Directors and the Advisory Board, she oversees the Foundation’s ongoing activities and contributes to the sustainable pursuit of its objectives in the areas of humanitarian aid, animal welfare and nature conservation, as well as arts and culture.
All of Anais’s work for the Foundation is carried out on a voluntary and unpaid basis.
Roland Poschner
Member of the Advisory Board
Born on 28 March 1966. After graduating from Dietrich Bonhoeffer Gymnasium in Wiehl in 1985, Roland began a dual education program combining vocational training as an industrial management assistant with studies in Business Administration at the University of Cooperative Education in Mannheim. In 2002, he completed the Global Executive MBA program at IESE Business School in Barcelona, earning an MBA and completing international modules in Shanghai and Silicon Valley.
Between 1989 and 1991, Roland gained his first professional experience in business development and company expansion at Eismann International, a leading direct-to-consumer distributor of frozen foods, including assignments in the United Kingdom, Italy and France. From 1992 to 2010, he served as Managing Director for Spain and as a member of the Board of Directors of Eismann’s newly established Spanish subsidiary in Barcelona, which grew to more than 500 employees by 2010.
In addition, from 1996 to 2000, Roland was responsible for launching Eismann City in Berlin and Paris, a pilot project for metropolitan markets based on telemarketing and online sales. In 2003, together with a German-Spanish business partner, he established a new business in Barcelona focused on renting out holiday apartments in properties owned by the company. In 2010, he and Guido founded another apartment rental company in Barcelona based around a newly acquired property. From 2004 to 2006, Roland also served on a voluntary basis as a board member of the association of German-speaking executives in Barcelona.
After more than 20 years abroad, Roland returned to Germany in 2011. Since then, he has served as Managing Director of TRIGOcare International, a medical products company which he co-founded. He lives in Drabenderhöhe with his Spanish partner and their two sons. In his spare time, he volunteers as a football coach for a youth team.
Roland has been friends with Rolf, Guido and Jörn since his youth.
As a member of the Advisory Board, Roland advises and supports the Foundation in its strategic direction and further development, as well as in the selection, planning and implementation of the projects it supports.
All of Roland’s work for the Foundation is carried out on a voluntary basis.
Rolf Königes
Member of the Advisory Board
Born on 24 December 1964. Rolf graduated from Dietrich Bonhoeffer Gymnasium in Wiehl in 1984. After completing his compulsory military service in Hamburg, he began studying Business Administration at the University of Cologne in April 1986. Alongside his university studies, he gained his first professional experience as a student assistant at a medium-sized tax advisory firm in Overath.
After graduating in March 1992, Rolf initially worked at the same firm as a tax assistant. Following his qualification as a German Tax Advisor (Steuerberater) in March 1996, he continued with the firm as an employed tax advisor. In January 2000, he decided to take on a new professional challenge and established himself as an independent tax advisor. For the past 15 years, he has worked in a shared professional practice in Cologne-Rath alongside tax advisors and auditors, advising small and medium-sized businesses as well as private clients on a wide range of tax and business matters.
Rolf is married, has two children and lives with his wife in Drabenderhöhe.
As a member of the Advisory Board, Rolf advises and supports the Foundation in its strategic direction and further development, as well as in the selection, planning and implementation of the projects it supports.
All of Rolf’s work for the Foundation is carried out on a voluntary basis.
Stefan Rothmann
Member of the Advisory Board
Born on 29 March 1969. In 1989, Stefan completed his vocational training in industrial business administration at Bergische Achsenfabrik in Wiehl. He subsequently attended the Higher Commercial School in Gummersbach, graduating in 1992 with a university of applied sciences entrance qualification.
Alongside his education and professional career, Stefan pursued his passion for music, releasing a total of five studio albums and performing live with artists including Gianna Nannini, Ten Years After and Steve Harley. In 1991, he was signed by the Cologne-based record label Big Noise Records. This was followed by a period in Los Angeles, where he met numerous musicians and expanded his network in the fields of music and art relationships that he continues to maintain to this day.
After returning to Germany, Stefan moved to Cologne and worked with a friend in the fashion industry, where he was responsible for direct sales and the development of the company’s IT infrastructure.
Stefan had been working periodically in his family’s business since 1989 before joining miro Verbandstoffe GmbH on a permanent basis in 1994. The company specializes in the manufacture and distribution of medical products. Stefan assumed responsibility for IT, quality management and internal sales operations. In 2003, he was appointed Managing Director alongside his father and, following his father’s retirement in 2007, became sole Managing Director.
In 2010, two business divisions – Diagnostics and Advanced Wound Care – were transferred from miro GmbH to its subsidiary, TRIGOcare International GmbH.
Stefan is married, has two children and lives in Much. His personal interests include music, painting, travel and photography.
As a member of the Advisory Board, Stefan advises and supports the Foundation in its strategic direction and further development, as well as in the selection, planning and implementation of the projects it supports.
All of Stefan’s work for the Foundation is carried out on a voluntary basis.