Helmut von Siedmogrodzki studied computer science and graduated in economics and organisational sciences. After a successful career as an officer in the German Armed Forces and 23 years in a world leading German industrial group as Managing Director, CFO and Director of Boards in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, he became self-employed in 2010. Since then, he has been advising medium-sized companies on their investments in China and the Middle East with his company Siebenburg International. He has lived and worked in China since 1997 and spent several years in the United Arab Emirates. As Chairman International Relations of the Diplomatic Council (DC), he supports the development of the DC in the UAE and the People's Republic of China. Helmut von Siedmogrodzki has been involved in the topic of sustainable corporate management and economic growth for many years. He regularly organises discussion evenings on current economic and technological developments. He is a much sought-after speaker and moderator at conferences.