Stefan Knueppel began as CEO of Opportunity International Germany in 2005 following two years of volunteer service in South-East Asia. Previously Stefan was a member of the Board of Management for EK Service Group in Bielefeld, Germany, one of Europe’s leading trade networks, where he was responsible for sales and marketing and organizing associated companies in European countries. He also serves as a consultant with Goll Consulting Bonn, Germany, as a personal management coach and organization development consultant. Stefan earned a graduate degree in economics and business from Wuppertal University.