Open To Work
Andreas Meese
Geneva
Work Preference
Summary
Achieved a remarkable increase in retained earnings from 0 to over US$ 500 million through strategic financial planning and management across international markets. Demonstrated leadership in directing operations and establishing three successful entities, showcasing a deep understanding of the finance and oil industries.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Marketing
Self
02.2025 - Current
- Actively sought out opportunities for self-improvement through attending seminars, webinars or other forms of educational activities related directly or indirectly with one's area of expertise.
Finance Director
CE Energy Holding LTD
Dubai
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Directed financial planning and budgeting for CE Energy Holding LTD, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.
- Led financial strategy development for energy projects and investments.
- Managed budgeting processes to meet corporate objectives and adhere to regulatory requirements, enhancing financial accountability.
- Oversaw financial reporting, maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations to safeguard organizational integrity.
- Designed short-term financing strategies to meet working capital needs while optimizing returns on idle cash balances.
CFO Managing Director
Coral Energy Group/Polar Energy SA
Geneva
07.2011 - 05.2024
- Advised Coral Energy Group on financing, structuring trade finance options, and executed three private placements to enhance capital access.
- Directed financial strategy and planning for diverse energy projects.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure financial stability and compliance.
- Managed risk assessments to identify potential financial vulnerabilities.
- Developed and implemented trading strategies for crude oil and petroleum products, optimizing positions and managing risk to improve market responsiveness.
Director
Coral Energy DMCC
Dubai
04.2015 - 06.2022
- Directed daily operations, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Cultivated strong client partnerships to drive business growth initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align and optimize business objectives.
Director
Coral Energy Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
06.2013 - 06.2021
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed overall operations of the organization. and building business relationships
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and resources.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to monitor progress on strategic initiatives and drive accountability
CFO
SET Select Energy GmbH
Hamburg
03.2000 - 02.2009
- Structuring a trade finance facility for the largest Russian crude oil supplier
- Arranged purchase of German entity for largest Russian crude oil supplier, expanding market presence
- Completed acquisition of third-party shares in German rubber company for primary Russian trading partner, strengthening partnership
- Negotiated new credit lines, enhancing support for trade finance operations
- Served on the Supervisory Board of natGas AG, Potsdam, the first independent gas supplier
Senior Credit Analyst/Various
Dresdner Bank AG
02.1990 - 02.2000
- Credit Analyst, Central Credit and Risk Management, Dresdner Bank AG, Frankfurt Head Office, Frankfurt (Sep 1998 - Feb 2000)
- Commodity and Trade Finance, Dresdner Bank AG, Frankfurt (Aug 1997 - Sep 1998)
- Facilitated communication and collaboration across Dresdner Bank Group in Baltic States, enhancing regional partnership effectiveness., Dresdner Bank AG, Riga (Jun 1994 - Aug 1997)
- Promoted Dresdner Bank Group's services in Baltic States, increasing regional visibility and client engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics and Finance
Hamburg University
Hamburg11-1989
Bankkaufmann - Banking
European Asian Bank
Hamburg02-1984
License as Futures Trader -
LPX (Leipzig Power Exchange)
Leipzig, GermanySkills
- Financial strategy
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Accounting
- Risk management
- Strategic Analysis
- Collaborative Leadership
- Team leadership
- Collaborative Leadership
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Strategic Analysis
Languages
- German
- English
- Japanese
Personal Information
- Title: Finance Director
- Date of Birth: 03/22/62
- Nationality: German/British
- Place of Birth: Tokyo
Timeline
Self Marketing
Self
02.2025 - Current
Finance Director
CE Energy Holding LTD
09.2024 - 11.2024
Director
Coral Energy DMCC
04.2015 - 06.2022
Director
Coral Energy Pte. Ltd.
06.2013 - 06.2021
CFO Managing Director
Coral Energy Group/Polar Energy SA
07.2011 - 05.2024
CFO
SET Select Energy GmbH
03.2000 - 02.2009
Senior Credit Analyst/Various
Dresdner Bank AG
02.1990 - 02.2000
Master of Arts - Economics and Finance
Hamburg University
Bankkaufmann - Banking
European Asian Bank
License as Futures Trader -
LPX (Leipzig Power Exchange)