Alexander Fromme - Co Founder / MD

Q: Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months . Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Co Founder / MD at ESG.DNA GmbH .

Q: What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for ESG.DNA GmbH , STEAG GmbH , and Fromme Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Energy . Alexander also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Project Management , and Operations . Alexander also has some experience in Legal , Quality Assurance , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Energy , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany

Experience

Oct 2020 - May 2023

2 years 8 months

Co Founder / MD

ESG.DNA GmbH

Co-founded the company in October 2020
Company's goal is to advise and support small and medium-sized companies in creating an ESG self-assessment profile
Developed system solutions to process data needed for an ESG self-assessment and a "green" rating via web-based applications
Advising and supporting banks in meeting current and future requirements from the EU, lawmakers, and regulators

Jan 2011 - Jun 2022

11 years 6 months

Head of Finance

STEAG GmbH

Set up a new central finance division after separating treasury, corporate finance, project financing, and insurance functions from Evonik Group's service center
Main contact within the Steag Group for banks, rating agencies, credit insurers, and insurance companies
Managed and oversaw hedging and swap structures
Directed liquidity planning, working capital, and cash flow forecasting
Managed the placement of Steag's first promissory note loan of EUR 400 million
Managed the placement of a "green" registered note of EUR 70 million for Steag subsidiary Steag New Energies GmbH in Saarbrücken
Introduced a risk rating system for assessing counterparties' credit quality
Member of the supervisory board of Isken (Steag's largest foreign investment) in Turkey
Managing Director of Kraftwerkseigentümergesellschaft Walsum 10
Member of the supervisory board of Asia Power Development Platform Joint Venture Pte. Ltd., Asia Power Development Platform Investment Manager Pte. Ltd., and Asia Power Development Platform Pte. Ltd.
Managing Director of Steag PE GmbH (holding company for Steag's geothermal activities in Indonesia)
Managing Director of Steag Walsum 10 Kraftwerksbeteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
Member of Steag's Top Executive Circle

Jan 2010 - Present

16 years 3 months

Owner

Fromme Consulting

Advising on sustainability / ESG, risk topics, financing, green financing, treasury, and pensions
Advising the CFO/finance department of a multinational healthcare manufacturer on refinancing a EUR 140 million credit facility extension
Controlling
DCM (Debt Capital Markets)
Optimizing financial and project controlling
Implementing an ABS program at a multinational captive based in southern Germany
Treasury, working capital optimization, and corporate debt restructuring for a medium-sized company in the Ruhr area
Advisor to the CFO of a start-up to overcome a financially critical situation
Refinancing support for a multinational IT leasing company in Germany
Due diligence support for a global one-stop shop for engineering and consulting services in infrastructure
Head of ESG due diligence
Member of finance & treasury due diligence team
Corporate debt project (review and new structure proposal) for an industrial assembly company in the Ruhr area
Selection and project management for implementing ESG software at a pharmaceutical company in southern Germany
Corporate debt, working capital optimization, credit & risk review, and structure proposal for a Turkish start-up
Leasing & factoring structuring for a medium-sized company in the Ruhr area
Advising on a photovoltaic project in Greece

Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

2 years 1 month

Managing Director

CSI Lifecycle Leasing GmbH

Solely responsible for the complete credit assessment of customers
Main contact for preparing and calculating proposals for new business
Directed liquidity planning, working capital, and cash flow forecasting
Solely responsible for all remarketing of leased assets
Determined residual values of leased assets
Independently negotiated with banks
Authorized signatory for all banks
Unlimited sole signing authority for the company

Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

2 years 3 months

Head of Risk Management

Comprendium Structured Finance GmbH

Head of Risk Management, later Deputy CFO
Credit assessment of potential customers
Deal approvals within an approval limit of EUR 5 million
Designed and built a risk management process
Built and trained a credit & risk team
Trained sales staff
Coordinated the collection process
Due diligence in the M&A process for leasing companies to be acquired
Liaison to refinancing banks and credit insurers

Jul 2005 - Jul 2006

1 year 1 month

Managing Director - Risk & Contracts

Deutsche Leasing AG

Lead contract manager for preparing credit decisions for the branches in Spain, Russia and China
Monitoring covenants for ongoing credit commitments
Participating in conceptual projects
Managing Director Risk & Contracts of the newly founded branch Deutsche Leasing (China) Ltd. Co in Shanghai, China
Internal management consultant
Point of contact for all questions regarding the strategic setup and expansion of the branch
Establishment of the business model across China
Recruitment of qualified staff
Development of the sales organization
Design and implementation of the branch structure and related systems for documentation and organization

Oct 2001 - Jun 2005

3 years 9 months

Managing Director - Risk

CitiCapital Leasing GmbH

After the legal incorporation in Germany, implemented the necessary structures for systems, documentation and organization
Established the areas of Operations, Sales Support, Credit and Risk
Special focus: integration into the group with a view to introducing the global guidelines etc.
Managed a team of up to 6 employees in Operations, Sales Support, Credit and Risk

Oct 1994 - Sep 2001

7 years

Risk & Operations Manager

GE Capital VFS/GE Capital mietfinanz GmbH & Co. KG

Led a team of credit analysts
Handled engagements in leasing and credit
Conducted joint customer meetings with sales and supported sales activities
Contributed to a variety of cross-functional and international projects in credit and processing
Supported quality projects to improve processes and organizational structures
Provided due diligence support

Jul 1988 - Sep 1994

6 years 3 months

Credit Officer / Team Lead

Deutsche Leasing AG

Credit assessment based on financial statement analyses, customer interviews, review and evaluation of bank and business references, profitability calculations, etc.
Participated in customer visits to conduct credit discussions and site inspections
Reviewed leasing contracts, partly in cooperation with the legal and tax department
Prepared decision templates with qualified comments on the economic situation of the lessees
Conducted asset inspections in collaboration with the relevant specialist departments, suppliers and industry associations
Individual decision authority up to DM 25,000.00

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Energy, and Information Technology.

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Energy

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Project Management, Operations, Legal, Quality Assurance, and Sales.

Finance

Project Management

Operations

Legal

Quality Assurance

Sales

Summary

Proven, resilient, flexible interim manager and problem solver, especially for companies in financially critical situations
12 years as Head of Finance at STEAG (hard coal power producer) in Essen
Over 20 years in various roles (including Managing Director with BaFin license and Chief Risk Officer) in the leasing industry at home and abroad (Essen, Frankfurt, Munich, London, and Shanghai)
Another 14 years as a consultant – also alongside permanent positions
Extensive experience in setting up organizations and start-ups successfully
Expert in liquidity planning, working capital optimization, cash flow forecasting, corporate, project, and debt financing (including leasing, promissory note loans, green financing, ABS financing, etc.), risk management, and corporate insurance
Rare combination of proven national and international leadership experience, including implementing restructuring measures, quickly adapting to new situations, and a strong focus on new sustainability requirements

Skills

Industry Focus

Finance (Banking, Leasing)
Energy
Municipal Utilities
Manufacturing Industry

Professional Focus Areas

Debt Financing / Refinancing
Risk Management
Treasury Incl. Working Capital Optimization, Liquidity Planning, And Cash Flow Forecasting
Corporate And Project Financing
Leasing And Factoring
Implementation Of Restructuring Measures For Companies In Reorganization
Insurance
Sustainability / Esg / Sustainable Finance

Management Style / Way Of Working

Low-ego Leadership
Democratic Leadership Style
Persuading And Getting Employees On Board
Team Player
Trust In Team Members

It Skills

Other General It Skills
Other Crm Systems
Ms Office User

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 1990 - Feb 1992

IHK

Certified Leasing Specialist (IHK) · Germany

Sep 1984 - Jan 1987

IHK

Commercial apprenticeship at a bank · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance (CESFI)

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Six Sigma Green Belt

General Electric Campus Crotonville

Certified Leasing Specialist (IHK)

IHK

Nuclear law security clearance

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Banking and Finance 37.5 y

Avg length 5 y 9 m

Longest experience 16 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Co Founder / MD, Head of Finance, Owner

Main industries Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Energy

Main business areas Finance, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: Co Founder / MD, Head of Finance, Owner.

What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Co Founder / MD at ESG.DNA GmbH.

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for ESG.DNA GmbH, STEAG GmbH, and Fromme Consulting.

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Energy. Alexander also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Operations. Alexander also has some experience in Legal, Quality Assurance, and Sales.

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Alexander's education?

Alexander holds a Bachelor from IHK.

Does Alexander have any certificates?

Alexander has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance (CESFI), Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Leasing Specialist (IHK).

What is the availability of Alexander?

Alexander is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alexander?

Alexander's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.