Action description.
Empowering your business through legally sound process design, tailored corporate training, strategic risk assessments, and seamless IT interface integration for trade preferences and export compliance.
Customs • Foreign Trade • IT
Dipl.-Finanzwirt (FH) • MCA • MBA
Former Customs Officer, Executive Trade Leader & Strategic Advisor for Global Customs and Export Law Compliance.
Navigating international customs and trade law demands far more than theoretical legal knowledge. It requires a profound, real-world understanding of how regulations are applied in practice, audited by authorities, and streamlined across everyday corporate operations.
Formally educated within the German Federal Customs Administration with a degree in Financial Administration (Diplom-Finanzwirt FH), backed by years as an active customs officer. Advanced academically with a Master of Customs Administration (MCA) and an executive MBA.
Advanced from operational customs management to senior executive leadership as Director & Head of Customs within the automotive sector, mid-market SMEs, and multinational industrial conglomerates.
First-hand experience handling regulatory investigations, trade sanctions, and high-stakes customs audits. I understand the intricacies of customs enforcement and know exactly what auditors look for.
Translating complex statutes into efficient, practical business processes and enterprise IT systems that eliminate friction, lower costs, and accelerate your international business.
"I have sat on both sides of the desk—the regulatory investigation side as well as the executive management side of global operations. My mission is not to lecture on paragraphs, but to bulletproof your business and deliver measurable ROI."
Rely on deep domain expertise to eliminate operational complexity and establish complete regulatory compliance.
Your benchmark for transparency and security in customs valuation. Calculation errors lead to steep back-payments, punitive tariffs, or legal sanctions. I ensure your valuation methodology strictly meets statutory criteria.
On-demand expert advisory whenever challenges arise. Whether tackling customs inquiries, export controls, or preferential trade origin issues, I act as your flexible, battle-tested sounding board.
Rethinking trade preferences for maximum duty savings. Fully leverage free trade agreements without risking severe liabilities from faulty supplier declarations or origin audits.
Future-ready contract structuring for customs & export control. International trade agreements demand precision. I assist you in drafting airtight clauses and commercial terms aligned with trade laws.
Bridging organizational silos for operational alignment. I design targeted strategies to align internal teams and external supply chain partners around compliance mandates effectively.
High-level system interface optimization. Engineering robust Internal Compliance Programs (ICP) for sanctions screening alongside direct software integration with your existing ERP environment.
Because my primary income is independently secured through my executive position, I advise clients entirely free from acquisition targets or upselling pressures. You get candid insights, pragmatic solutions, and expert execution when you need it most.
I will never push unnecessary retainers or artificially complex packages. You receive only actionable, legally essential recommendations tailored to your exact scope.
I select mandates selectively based on 100% bandwidth. You benefit from focused, prompt, and direct senior-level support with zero delegate hand-offs.
Without bloated billable hours or large-agency overhead, you secure high-caliber executive expertise under transparent and fair conditions.
"Genuine advisory thrives where revenue targets are irrelevant. I offer honest feedback, clear direction, and tailored strategies designed solely to secure your business."
— Holger SchmidbaurPlanning an upgraded export control framework, requiring contract audits, or seeking advisory for an ongoing customs procedure? Reach out via the encrypted form—I respond within 24 hours on business days.
Fasanenweg 6, 89407 Dillingen, Germany