Florian Kaufmann, Dr., MBA

Florian Kaufmann, Dr., MBA has extensive experience in leadership and executive roles in various industries. Their most recent position is Head of Network Marketing at Lykon since June 2022. Prior to that, they served as a Partner at BESSALANI starting in April 2022 and as a Co-Founder at Unique Science from March 2022. In January 2022, they founded Reference To Market and assumed the role of Founder & CEO.

Before their current roles, Florian held the position of Chief Executive Officer for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at Forever Living Products Germany GmbH, where they played a key role in the company's growth and expansion from January 2010 to October 2021. Florian also served as Chief Executive Officer at carvalueplus GmbH from October 2007 to December 2009.

Florian has a solid background in sales and marketing, demonstrated by their role as Director of Sales & Marketing Mainland Europe at British Car Auctions from April 2006 to June 2007.

Florian acquired their Global Executive MBA from Duke University, focusing on key subjects such as marketing, finance, and leadership skills, during the period from September 2005 to December 2006.

Florian also gained valuable experience in the automotive industry, working as Executive Director of Sales for Light Commercial Vehicles Europe at General Motors in 2004 and as Director of Fleet Operations Germany at Ford Motor Company from 2000 to 2004.

Florian Kaufmann, Dr., MBA, holds an impressive educational background in the field of business administration and marketing. In 1982, they began their academic journey at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, where they pursued a Graduate Degree in Business Administration. Florian successfully completed their studies in 1986. Additionally, in September 1988, Florian obtained a certification as a Certified Business Consultant from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia.

Building upon their educational foundation, Florian pursued higher studies at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business. In 2005, they enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, completing it in 2006. This further enhanced their expertise in business administration.

Continuing their academic pursuits to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the field, Florian joined Edinburgh Napier University in 2017. Over a four-year period, they dedicated himself to research and learning, culminating in the completion of a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Marketing/Marketing-Management.

Florian Kaufmann has consistently sought to expand their knowledge and expertise through formal education, earning a Graduate Degree in Business Administration, an MBA, and a DBA. Their academic journey, supplemented by their certified business consultant qualification, underscores their commitment to continuous professional development and their dedication to enhancing their skills in business administration and marketing.