Unlock Your Business Growth in Eurasia
Business Meetup in Belgrade
27 June | 09:00 – 12:00 (GMT+2) | Hilton Belgrade, Kralja Milana 35, Belgrade, 11000 Serbia
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Language: English
About the event
Serbia, a rising economic powerhouse and regional hub in the Western Balkans, is increasingly becoming a strategic trading partner for the EU, China, and Russia. SCHNEIDER GROUP, a trusted advisor with a proven track record of bridging businesses from the East and the West is starting to support international and local companies in market entry and business development in the country as well as cross-country business activities in the entire Eurasian region from its new office in Serbia.
Join us in Belgrade and explore the exciting business opportunities this dynamic region presents.
Ulf Schneider, President and founder of SCHNEIDER GROUP, Thomas Mundry, Partner, Legal, Tax & Interim Management of SCHNEIDER GROUP, together with Dr. Daniel Thorniley, a renowned expert on Eastern European markets, will offer exclusive expert guidance and in-depth market insights on optimizing your expansion and cooperation strategies in the Eurasian region.
For questions about our office in Belgrade or upcoming event, please contact Andrej Steiner (SteinerA@schneider-group.com).
9:00-9:30
Arrival of the Participants & Registration
9:30-9:45
Welcome Speech
- Ulf Schneider, President & Founder, SCHNEIDER GROUP
- Andrej Steiner, Director, SCHNEIDER GROUP Serbia
9:45-11:00
Business Environment
- Business Outlook: Serbia between China, Russia and the EU
Dr. Daniel Thorniley, President, DT-Global Business Consulting
- Central Asia, Caucasus and Nearshoring – New horizons for European businesses
Ulf Schneider, President & Founder, SCHNEIDER GROUP
- Updates on double taxation treaties with Serbia
Dr. Thomas Mundry, Partner, Legal, Tax & Interim Management, SCHNEIDER GROUP
11:00-11:15
Q&A
11:15-12:00
Refreshments & Networking
About speakers
Ulf Schneider
President & Founder SCHNEIDER GROUP
Ulf Schneider founded his SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2003. He is the President and owner of the well-established consulting enterprise that offers international companies services for their market entry and expansion in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Poland, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
He also is the CEO and Publisher of the owc Foreign Trade Publishing House, a German publishing house, rich in tradition, whose print and online media focus on Russia, CIS, China and Africa.
Thomas Mundry
Partner, Attorney-at-Law, SCHNEIDER GROUP Moscow
Thomas joined the company in 2019 as Partner for legal and tax. Thomas is a German lawyer, ranked among top lawyers in franchising and is regularly included into the “Best Lawyers in Russia” rating.
He specializes in manufacturing localization (greenfield & brownfield), joint ventures, M&A, franchising & distribution, bankruptcy and restructuring.
Thomas advises businesses from a wide range of industries, including machinery, construction and engineering, automotive, logistics, chemicals, mining, energy and utilities, pharmaceuticals, food, real estate, agriculture, fashion, and IT.
He specializes in manufacturing localization (greenfield & brownfield), joint ventures, M&A, franchising & distribution, bankruptcy and restructuring.
Thomas advises businesses from a wide range of industries, including machinery, construction and engineering, automotive, logistics, chemicals, mining, energy and utilities, pharmaceuticals, food, real estate, agriculture, fashion, and IT.
Andrej Steiner
Director, SCHNEIDER GROUP Serbia
Andrej Steiner joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2018 as Head of the Interim Management Department and consults international clients in the field of market entry, funding, project management, regulations and divestment.
Prior to joining SCHNEIDER GROUP, Andrej Steiner worked in international companies, where he was responsible for operational management and business results. He has over 15 years of professional experience.
Andrej graduated from the Vienna University with a degree in Political Science. He is fluent in German, Russian, and English.
He is currently managing the Vienna office and is also Director of the SCHNEIDER GROUP office in Belgrade, Serbia.
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