Johannes joined Vistra as Managing Director of optegra Germany, which was acquired by Vistra in April 2017. He currently heads the Alternative Investments unit of Vistra Germany and is a member of the Vistra Alternative Investment Services (AIS) Board. Johannes co-founded optegra in 2005 and played a key role in driving growth in alternative investments business.
Johannes is very experienced in structuring investment concepts, and as a regulatory compliance advisor to investment funds, asset managers and investors. With a tax consultancy background he has over 25 years of experience in the alternative investment fund industry with a strong focus on real estate and private equity funds. Johannes is focused on growth in alternative investments business.
Johannes graduated from the University of Bonn with a degree in agricultural economics. In 1996 he gained hisGerman CTA qualification.
His native language is German, but he also speaks fluent English.
