Career

Employment

Early years

After gaining his diploma as a Merchant in 1974 Rolf Hess continued his studies to become a Federally Certified Public Accountant and Auditor in 1984.

Professional Activity (1974 - 1984)

Auditor

Schweizerische Revisionsgesellschaft (Swiss Auditing Company), Basel / St. Gallen

Deloitte AG, Zurich / South Africa / Namibia

Controller

Jacobs Suchard Group, Zurich, a public company engaged in coffee and chocolate manufacturing.

Employment

Early years

After gaining his diploma as a Merchant in 1974 Rolf Hess continued his studies to become a Federally Certified Public Accountant and Auditor in 1984.

Professional Activity (1974 - 1984)

Auditor

Schweizerische Revisionsgesellschaft (Swiss Auditing Company), Basel / St. Gallen

Deloitte AG, Zurich / South Africa / Namibia

Controller

Jacobs Suchard Group, Zurich, a public company engaged in coffee and chocolate manufacturing.

Employment

Early years

After gaining his diploma as a Merchant in 1974 Rolf Hess continued his studies to become a Federally Certified Public Accountant and Auditor in 1984.

Professional Activity (1974 - 1984)

Auditor

Schweizerische Revisionsgesellschaft (Swiss Auditing Company), Basel / St. Gallen

Deloitte AG, Zurich / South Africa / Namibia

Controller

Jacobs Suchard Group, Zurich, a public company engaged in coffee and chocolate manufacturing.

Employment

Early years

After gaining his diploma as a Merchant in 1974 Rolf Hess continued his studies to become a Federally Certified Public Accountant and Auditor in 1984.

Professional Activity (1974 - 1984)

Auditor

Schweizerische Revisionsgesellschaft (Swiss Auditing Company), Basel / St. Gallen

Deloitte AG, Zurich / South Africa / Namibia

Controller

Jacobs Suchard Group, Zurich, a public company engaged in coffee and chocolate manufacturing.

Employment

Early years

After gaining his diploma as a Merchant in 1974 Rolf Hess continued his studies to become a Federally Certified Public Accountant and Auditor in 1984.

Professional Activity (1974 - 1984)

Auditor

Schweizerische Revisionsgesellschaft (Swiss Auditing Company), Basel / St. Gallen

Deloitte AG, Zurich / South Africa / Namibia

Controller

Jacobs Suchard Group, Zurich, a public company engaged in coffee and chocolate manufacturing.

Entrepreneur

In 1985, at a young age of 30, Rolf Hess laid the foundation to a long history of entrepreneurial success by setting up Hess Consulting Group, which he grew into an important player in the Swiss Market with seventy employees and what later became Hess Grant Thornton. In his capacity as owner of Hess Grant Thornton he was a member of the Management board of Grant Thornton Europe in London, as well as a member of the European Tax and M&A committee.

In the year 2000 Rolf Hess sold Hess Grant Thornton to BDO.

Since 2001 Rolf Hess has as a private equity investor, set up and/or built up numerous companies in the field of natural resources and consumer goods with a geographic orientation towards the UK, Asia and the USA.

What started out as a small working interest investment in two Oil wells in the State of Utah in 2007 grew into the Carraigmore Group of resources companies. Its main activities are in Oil and Gas with Carraigmore Petroleum Limited, London and Green River Energy Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah who in cooperation with Quinex Energy Corporation is developing over 35 million barrels of reserves and a company focused on water, United Global Water Holdings Limited, London with projects in the USA and Switzerland for the treatment and purification of water.

The growing popularity of Muay Thai Boxing, an Asian martial arts form having its origins in Thailand has also caught Rolf Hess’ interest. He then acquired MTGlobal in Thailand, one of the leading suppliers of Muay Thai sports equipment and also Chairs the business committee of IFMA, the International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs.

Fashion as a passion; for Rolf Hess it was more than that and London with its wealth of established but also lots of young and inspiring designers that draw from The United Kingdom’s rich fashion heritage is the perfect place to start building a boutique fashion group. He initiated this project with Sygnature Limited who currently has two brands, Beautifully Wicked by Afira and Laylah women’s wear. He also set up Acult London a designer, manufacturer and distributor of handbags, leather goods and accessories. These are Rolf Hess’ current fashion projects leading the way with several more exciting brands to come in the very near future.

With 20+ years of experience as a Private Equity Entrepreneur, Rolf Hess is the embodiment of a serial entrepreneur. Rolf Hess has built up a Private Equity Conglomerate which spans across North America, Europe and Asia, focused in natural resources, consumer and luxury goods, sports as well as real estate. The Group is also a major investor in publicly traded corporations.

With the creation of the brand Hess Group International and Rolf Hess as the Chairman & Founder, the Group consolidates all its Member Companies and sets a clear commitment and statement for further growth and expansion.

Entrepreneur

In 1985, at a young age of 30, Rolf Hess laid the foundation to a long history of entrepreneurial success by setting up Hess Consulting Group, which he grew into an important player in the Swiss Market with seventy employees and what later became Hess Grant Thornton. In his capacity as owner of Hess Grant Thornton he was a member of the Management board of Grant Thornton Europe in London, as well as a member of the European Tax and M&A committee.

In the year 2000 Rolf Hess sold Hess Grant Thornton to BDO.

Since 2001 Rolf Hess has as a private equity investor, set up and/or built up numerous companies in the field of natural resources and consumer goods with a geographic orientation towards the UK, Asia and the USA.

What started out as a small working interest investment in two Oil wells in the State of Utah in 2007 grew into the Carraigmore Group of resources companies. Its main activities are in Oil and Gas with Carraigmore Petroleum Limited, London and Green River Energy Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah who in cooperation with Quinex Energy Corporation is developing over 35 million barrels of reserves and a company focused on water, United Global Water Holdings Limited, London with projects in the USA and Switzerland for the treatment and purification of water.

The growing popularity of Muay Thai Boxing, an Asian martial arts form having its origins in Thailand has also caught Rolf Hess’ interest. He then acquired MTGlobal in Thailand, one of the leading suppliers of Muay Thai sports equipment and also Chairs the business committee of IFMA, the International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs.

Fashion as a passion; for Rolf Hess it was more than that and London with its wealth of established but also lots of young and inspiring designers that draw from The United Kingdom’s rich fashion heritage is the perfect place to start building a boutique fashion group. He initiated this project with Sygnature Limited who currently has two brands, Beautifully Wicked by Afira and Laylah women’s wear. He also set up Acult London a designer, manufacturer and distributor of handbags, leather goods and accessories. These are Rolf Hess’ current fashion projects leading the way with several more exciting brands to come in the very near future.

With 20+ years of experience as a Private Equity Entrepreneur, Rolf Hess is the embodiment of a serial entrepreneur. Rolf Hess has built up a Private Equity Conglomerate which spans across North America, Europe and Asia, focused in natural resources, consumer and luxury goods, sports as well as real estate. The Group is also a major investor in publicly traded corporations.

With the creation of the brand Hess Group International and Rolf Hess as the Chairman & Founder, the Group consolidates all its Member Companies and sets a clear commitment and statement for further growth and expansion.

Entrepreneur

In 1985, at a young age of 30, Rolf Hess laid the foundation to a long history of entrepreneurial success by setting up Hess Consulting Group, which he grew into an important player in the Swiss Market with seventy employees and what later became Hess Grant Thornton. In his capacity as owner of Hess Grant Thornton he was a member of the Management board of Grant Thornton Europe in London, as well as a member of the European Tax and M&A committee.

In the year 2000 Rolf Hess sold Hess Grant Thornton to BDO.

Since 2001 Rolf Hess has as a private equity investor, set up and/or built up numerous companies in the field of natural resources and consumer goods with a geographic orientation towards the UK, Asia and the USA.

What started out as a small working interest investment in two Oil wells in the State of Utah in 2007 grew into the Carraigmore Group of resources companies. Its main activities are in Oil and Gas with Carraigmore Petroleum Limited, London and Green River Energy Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah who in cooperation with Quinex Energy Corporation is developing over 35 million barrels of reserves and a company focused on water, United Global Water Holdings Limited, London with projects in the USA and Switzerland for the treatment and purification of water.

The growing popularity of Muay Thai Boxing, an Asian martial arts form having its origins in Thailand has also caught Rolf Hess’ interest. He then acquired MTGlobal in Thailand, one of the leading suppliers of Muay Thai sports equipment and also Chairs the business committee of IFMA, the International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs.

Fashion as a passion; for Rolf Hess it was more than that and London with its wealth of established but also lots of young and inspiring designers that draw from The United Kingdom’s rich fashion heritage is the perfect place to start building a boutique fashion group. He initiated this project with Sygnature Limited who currently has two brands, Beautifully Wicked by Afira and Laylah women’s wear. He also set up Acult London a designer, manufacturer and distributor of handbags, leather goods and accessories. These are Rolf Hess’ current fashion projects leading the way with several more exciting brands to come in the very near future.

With 20+ years of experience as a Private Equity Entrepreneur, Rolf Hess is the embodiment of a serial entrepreneur. Rolf Hess has built up a Private Equity Conglomerate which spans across North America, Europe and Asia, focused in natural resources, consumer and luxury goods, sports as well as real estate. The Group is also a major investor in publicly traded corporations.

With the creation of the brand Hess Group International and Rolf Hess as the Chairman & Founder, the Group consolidates all its Member Companies and sets a clear commitment and statement for further growth and expansion.

Entrepreneur

In 1985, at a young age of 30, Rolf Hess laid the foundation to a long history of entrepreneurial success by setting up Hess Consulting Group, which he grew into an important player in the Swiss Market with seventy employees and what later became Hess Grant Thornton. In his capacity as owner of Hess Grant Thornton he was a member of the Management board of Grant Thornton Europe in London, as well as a member of the European Tax and M&A committee.

In the year 2000 Rolf Hess sold Hess Grant Thornton to BDO.

Since 2001 Rolf Hess has as a private equity investor, set up and/or built up numerous companies in the field of natural resources and consumer goods with a geographic orientation towards the UK, Asia and the USA.

What started out as a small working interest investment in two Oil wells in the State of Utah in 2007 grew into the Carraigmore Group of resources companies. Its main activities are in Oil and Gas with Carraigmore Petroleum Limited, London and Green River Energy Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah who in cooperation with Quinex Energy Corporation is developing over 35 million barrels of reserves and a company focused on water, United Global Water Holdings Limited, London with projects in the USA and Switzerland for the treatment and purification of water.

The growing popularity of Muay Thai Boxing, an Asian martial arts form having its origins in Thailand has also caught Rolf Hess’ interest. He then acquired MTGlobal in Thailand, one of the leading suppliers of Muay Thai sports equipment and also Chairs the business committee of IFMA, the International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs.

Fashion as a passion; for Rolf Hess it was more than that and London with its wealth of established but also lots of young and inspiring designers that draw from The United Kingdom’s rich fashion heritage is the perfect place to start building a boutique fashion group. He initiated this project with Sygnature Limited who currently has two brands, Beautifully Wicked by Afira and Laylah women’s wear. He also set up Acult London a designer, manufacturer and distributor of handbags, leather goods and accessories. These are Rolf Hess’ current fashion projects leading the way with several more exciting brands to come in the very near future.

With 20+ years of experience as a Private Equity Entrepreneur, Rolf Hess is the embodiment of a serial entrepreneur. Rolf Hess has built up a Private Equity Conglomerate which spans across North America, Europe and Asia, focused in natural resources, consumer and luxury goods, sports as well as real estate. The Group is also a major investor in publicly traded corporations.

With the creation of the brand Hess Group International and Rolf Hess as the Chairman & Founder, the Group consolidates all its Member Companies and sets a clear commitment and statement for further growth and expansion.

Entrepreneur

In 1985, at a young age of 30, Rolf Hess laid the foundation to a long history of entrepreneurial success by setting up Hess Consulting Group, which he grew into an important player in the Swiss Market with seventy employees and what later became Hess Grant Thornton. In his capacity as owner of Hess Grant Thornton he was a member of the Management board of Grant Thornton Europe in London, as well as a member of the European Tax and M&A committee.

In the year 2000 Rolf Hess sold Hess Grant Thornton to BDO.

Since 2001 Rolf Hess has as a private equity investor, set up and/or built up numerous companies in the field of natural resources and consumer goods with a geographic orientation towards the UK, Asia and the USA.

What started out as a small working interest investment in two Oil wells in the State of Utah in 2007 grew into the Carraigmore Group of resources companies. Its main activities are in Oil and Gas with Carraigmore Petroleum Limited, London and Green River Energy Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah who in cooperation with Quinex Energy Corporation is developing over 35 million barrels of reserves and a company focused on water, United Global Water Holdings Limited, London with projects in the USA and Switzerland for the treatment and purification of water.

The growing popularity of Muay Thai Boxing, an Asian martial arts form having its origins in Thailand has also caught Rolf Hess’ interest. He then acquired MTGlobal in Thailand, one of the leading suppliers of Muay Thai sports equipment and also Chairs the business committee of IFMA, the International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs.

Fashion as a passion; for Rolf Hess it was more than that and London with its wealth of established but also lots of young and inspiring designers that draw from The United Kingdom’s rich fashion heritage is the perfect place to start building a boutique fashion group. He initiated this project with Sygnature Limited who currently has two brands, Beautifully Wicked by Afira and Laylah women’s wear. He also set up Acult London a designer, manufacturer and distributor of handbags, leather goods and accessories. These are Rolf Hess’ current fashion projects leading the way with several more exciting brands to come in the very near future.

With 20+ years of experience as a Private Equity Entrepreneur, Rolf Hess is the embodiment of a serial entrepreneur. Rolf Hess has built up a Private Equity Conglomerate which spans across North America, Europe and Asia, focused in natural resources, consumer and luxury goods, sports as well as real estate. The Group is also a major investor in publicly traded corporations.

With the creation of the brand Hess Group International and Rolf Hess as the Chairman & Founder, the Group consolidates all its Member Companies and sets a clear commitment and statement for further growth and expansion.

Visionary

Over 30 years of listening to the captains of companies, investors and people of all walks of life has taught Rolf Hess to feel out trends, wishes and dreams. Having the vision of being ahead of the curve is what distinguishes his approach from the crowd. An entrepreneurial vision does not come without its challenges but without risk there is no progress, no disruption of old and rusty structures and no change for the better for everybody.

Visionary

Over 30 years of listening to the captains of companies, investors and people of all walks of life has taught Rolf Hess to feel out trends, wishes and dreams. Having the vision of being ahead of the curve is what distinguishes his approach from the crowd. An entrepreneurial vision does not come without its challenges but without risk there is no progress, no disruption of old and rusty structures and no change for the better for everybody.

Visionary

Over 30 years of listening to the captains of companies, investors and people of all walks of life has taught Rolf Hess to feel out trends, wishes and dreams. Having the vision of being ahead of the curve is what distinguishes his approach from the crowd. An entrepreneurial vision does not come without its challenges but without risk there is no progress, no disruption of old and rusty structures and no change for the better for everybody.

Visionary

Over 30 years of listening to the captains of companies, investors and people of all walks of life has taught Rolf Hess to feel out trends, wishes and dreams. Having the vision of being ahead of the curve is what distinguishes his approach from the crowd. An entrepreneurial vision does not come without its challenges but without risk there is no progress, no disruption of old and rusty structures and no change for the better for everybody.

Visionary

Over 30 years of listening to the captains of companies, investors and people of all walks of life has taught Rolf Hess to feel out trends, wishes and dreams. Having the vision of being ahead of the curve is what distinguishes his approach from the crowd. An entrepreneurial vision does not come without its challenges but without risk there is no progress, no disruption of old and rusty structures and no change for the better for everybody.

Credentials

Academic activity

Visiting Professor at the University in Györ/Hungary (until 2012): International Finance with emphasis on SME (Small and Medium Size Enterprises)

Diplomatic activities

Honorary Consul General for Grenada in Switzerland (1997 - 2002)

President of the European – Grenada Chamber of Commerce (1997 - 2002)

Activity in Sports Association

Chairman of the Business Committee of IFMA (International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs)

Credentials

Academic activity

Visiting Professor at the University in Györ/Hungary (until 2012): International Finance with emphasis on SME (Small and Medium Size Enterprises)

Diplomatic activities

Honorary Consul General for Grenada in Switzerland (1997 - 2002)

President of the European – Grenada Chamber of Commerce (1997 - 2002)

Activity in Sports Association

Chairman of the Business Committee of IFMA (International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs)

Credentials

Academic activity

Visiting Professor at the University in Györ/Hungary (until 2012): International Finance with emphasis on SME (Small and Medium Size Enterprises)

Diplomatic activities

Honorary Consul General for Grenada in Switzerland (1997 - 2002)

President of the European – Grenada Chamber of Commerce (1997 - 2002)

Activity in Sports Association

Chairman of the Business Committee of IFMA (International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs)

Credentials

Academic activity

Visiting Professor at the University in Györ/Hungary (until 2012): International Finance with emphasis on SME (Small and Medium Size Enterprises)

Diplomatic activities

Honorary Consul General for Grenada in Switzerland (1997 - 2002)

President of the European – Grenada Chamber of Commerce (1997 - 2002)

Activity in Sports Association

Chairman of the Business Committee of IFMA (International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs)

Credentials

Academic activity

Visiting Professor at the University in Györ/Hungary (until 2012): International Finance with emphasis on SME (Small and Medium Size Enterprises)

Diplomatic activities

Honorary Consul General for Grenada in Switzerland (1997 - 2002)

President of the European – Grenada Chamber of Commerce (1997 - 2002)

Activity in Sports Association

Chairman of the Business Committee of IFMA (International Federation of Muay Thai Amateurs)