Oliver Villwock
About Oliver Villwock
Oliver Villwock serves as the Director of Fx Solutions at Kantox, where he has significantly contributed to market expansion and revenue growth since 2018. He has a diverse background in finance and management, with previous roles at BASF and a strong educational foundation in international business and finance.
Current Role at Kantox
Oliver Villwock serves as the Director of FX Solutions at Kantox, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he has led market entries into the Nordics and diversified into new industries, including fashion and flights. He has been instrumental in steering client-facing activities and market expansion in Central Europe and the Nordics. Under his leadership, the revenue run rate doubled year-to-date in 2019, and he expanded the team from three to seven full-time employees.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Kantox, Oliver Villwock worked at BASF in various capacities. He served as a Credit Manager from 2013 to 2015 and as a Commercial Trainee from 2010 to 2013, both based in Ludwigshafen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Additionally, he completed a summer internship in Project Finance Oil and Gas at ING in the Netherlands in 2016.
Education and Academic Background
Oliver Villwock has a strong academic background in management and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen from 2010 to 2013. He then pursued multiple Master's degrees, including a Master of Science in Finance from Esade from 2015 to 2017, a Master of Science in Management from CEMS in 2016-2017, and a Master of Science in Management from FGV EAESP in 2017.
Industry Engagement and Representation
Oliver Villwock has represented Kantox at various industry events, including the 1TC Treasury Conference, where he has shared insights on FX solutions and market strategies. His participation in these events highlights his commitment to industry engagement and thought leadership within the finance sector.