Andreas Wilmers Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Hope Services is a UAE based company with the following interests: • Operating "MY Dubai" online portal • Company Foundation (focused on the UAE) • Consulting media companies in setting up or restructuring of TV channels • Consultant, designer and ICT integrator in the fields of broadcasting and media innovation

Ortrand, Brandenburg, Germany

Afghanistan

ABS (an affiliate of ARX Communications) was issued the license to build the Digital Terrestrial Television Network (DTTV) in Afghanistan. According to ITU regulations, Afghanistan is scheduled to switch off all analog broadcasting within the next five years.Reporting to CEO to catalyse revenue growth and operational enhancements within a highly competitive market. Direct and improve newly-created subsidiary in all business and technical aspects of a digital terrestrial broadcast TV Network. Under tight schedules, partner with vendors, networks, and technical teams to rapidly bring DVB-T2 as well as a Pay TV platform (DTH & DTT) to Afghanistan; includes planning, directing, and coordinating all operating and marketing activities.Selected Achievements:♣ Rolled-out Digital Terrestrial Television (DVB-T2) in free-to-air and Conditional Access Packages countrywide including sales of the CA receiver and CA packages to end customers (B2B & B2C)♣ Directed the development/implementation of a new brand with a 360° marketing plan to establish the brand and create the need for the viewer to change to digital broadcasting♣ Executed major contract negotiation wins with global broadcasters and Afghan government. ♣ Orchestrated all facets of vendor performance and service delivery to expand digital television platform (Marketing, Customer Service, Distribution Network). ♣ Developed strategic solutions as well as a five-year business plan in collaboration with the CFO.♣ Created reports that summarized/forecasted company business activity and financial position(s) based on past, present, and expected operations.♣ Established and controlled the customer care function (IVR, call centre, social media, and web).♣ Oversaw cash management, general accounting, disbursement (A/P, and payroll), commercial billing, A/R, and tax.

Afghanistan

Consulted GroupOne for another 6 months on Got Talent and to ensure a smooth handover of the business to my successor.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Restructured the Company Group (+350 employees) to establish the group as the market leader in Afghanistan. Relaunched 1TV, Afghanistan’s second biggest TV network including branding, communication campaigns, and programming. Secured/established international formats including Got Talent, Money Drop, Bodytalk, and Smarter than a Fifth Grader. Created and produced the first national cricket league in the country. Realigned MCXi, the strategic communications entity of GroupOne. Developed communication strategies for international clients/local customers. Develop/pitched formats such as live debate shows and election campaigns. Enhanced the technical capabilities of Studio One, the production house of the Group. Tasked with planning, selecting, and sourcing technical equipment including a full virtual studio including augmented reality, Uplink, SNG, and oversaw the installation of MCR/PCR.Selected Achievements:♣ Developed GroupOne into the second market leader in Afghanistan; developed/executed a full business plan for the Group companies.♣ Accountable for the strategic refocusing of sales/marketing.♣ Prepared the Group (also technical) for the extensive election program/coverage in 2014♣ Equipped the TV station with new state-of-the-art equipment including SNG, BGAN, and virtual studio to establish 1TV as the country market leader concerning its fast news and election program coverage.

Kabul

1TV (an affiliate of GroupOne) is one of the leading TV channels in Afghanistan. Promoted in June 2013 to SVP of the Group Company.

Kabul

Directed/managed all aspects of the largest TV Production House in the country and provided daily direction to 250+ employees. Built and executed strategic plans to create high-quality, cost-effective productions, while simultaneously increasing capacity. Proactively led/approved all phases of the production process from format development, budgeting, resource planning, production, and delivery. Approved business plans; responsible for the P&L; oversaw key client relationships including UN agencies, USAID, US Embassy, Afghanistan Parliament, Ministries of Defence, Agriculture, Counter Narcotics, and Interior/commercial clients including Roshan, Kabul Bank, Azizi Bank, Nestle, Unilever, Coke, and Etisalat.Selected Achievements:♣ Transformed an unstructured company in a challenging environment into a world-class profit centre, despite resistance to change; restructured the entire organization including new workflows/processes; achieved a complete company turnaround with 0% impact to the delivery of 15 hours of daily content.♣ Eliminated ~30% of costs, implementing SchedulAll as central planning, budgeting, and cost tracking software.♣ Cultivated a high-performance team, training all personnel from production management to cameras, lighting, editing, and content; subsequently replaced all expat department heads with local employees.♣ Produced high-quality media products with minimal costs continually, while ensuring on-time delivery, strategically planning/managing all phases of the production process.♣ Provided hands-on leadership in all aspects of production including camera, lighting, sound, editing, and content, as well as all processes/process modifications.♣ Key player in the company winning the Seoul Drama Award in Korea for the Eagle 4 program.

Kabul

Managed all aspects of the daily television business operations; defined technical needs. Approved scripts, production plans, and airing slots. Trained journalists, cameramen, and editors. Monitored budgets. Selected equipment and launched production facility. Negotiated contracts with local television stations/foreign production and television outlets. Hired staff and provided consulting/training for other Afghan television stations/production companies. Served as a journalist and producer as needed.Selected Achievements:♣ Researched, purchased, and installed 1st tapeless production house in Afghanistan including all facilities as well as planning, equipment procurement, and installation.♣ Elevated production quality to European standards, training, and developing the staff from the ground-up; involved countrywide staff and reporters in both green and red zones.

Ismaning

München Und Umgebung, Deutschland

Kabul

Divers

♣ Technical Planning and managing of live TV broadcasts for TV stations mainly in Germany (ARD, SWR, WDR, HR, MDR, Phoenix etc.) (-> mostly News broadcasts)♣ Planning, organization and monitoring of individual production steps

Siegen Und Umgebung, Deutschland

♣ Leading day to day operations of the Company Group♣ Planning of all TV projects♣ Development of various formats ♣ Budgeting of costs and coordination of TV productions ♣ Management of permanent and freelance employees ♣ Recruitment and contracting♣ Checking and approval of all schedules♣ Accountability for the execution of (technical) pre-inspections♣ Key account manager for TV stations (offers, negotiations, contract formation)

Hamburg Und Umgebung, Deutschland

Mayen

♣ Instrumental in the setup of TV editorial and production departments♣ Training of editorial and production staffs ♣ Assembly of camera deployment squads (combat camera) and responsibility for equipment selection♣ Organization of live broadcasts and SNG missions for combat camera crews in operational areas of NATO- forces abroad (Bosnia, Kosovo and Macedonia)♣ Camera, editing, unit management, production management

Zweibrücken

♣ Unit management♣ Vision mixer♣ Editing ♣ Cameraman (live & EB)♣ Journalist

Zweibrücken

Freelancer (editor) - Daily Newspaper

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), International Management

MBA International Management

Ihk Exam For Instructor Qualification

IHK exam for instructor qualification (AdA- certificate) Koblenz, Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Banker (Bankkaufmann), Bankkaufmann Ihk