Dr. Hans Au builds across borders — and keeps companies grounded.
My Story
I was born in Hong Kong. I grew up between cultures — Chinese at home, German at school — learning early how to navigate different worlds.
I studied law in Germany, earned my PhD from the University of Freiburg, and became a registered attorney in Hamburg. But law was never the whole story. Business was always the arena.
I’ve spent the last 25 years working between Europe and China — building companies, guiding founders, and keeping businesses on their feet in difficult environments.
I co-founded iF JUICE in Beijing — taking it from a single shop to North China’s leading premium juice brand. I’ve held interim executive roles across industries — food, software, automotive — working where things are hard and stakes are real.
Today, I split my time between Munich and Beijing. I run my own consulting business, and I serve as shareholder, investor, and interim CFO for Holedo.
My role is simple:
Make sure the foundations hold.
Make sure the boxes are ticked.
Make sure the numbers are real.
I’ve built in good times. I’ve rebuilt in hard times. I trust what lasts.
That’s what I do.