Dr. Hilmar Hamm
About Dr. Hilmar Hamm
Dr. Hilmar Hamm serves as the Head of Corporate (Deputy General Counsel) at Wefox, where he manages equity and debt financing rounds and corporate governance for the company. He has extensive legal experience, having worked at various law firms and served in senior legal roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Wefox
Dr. Hilmar Hamm serves as the Head of Corporate (Deputy General Counsel) at Wefox, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees corporate legal matters and manages debt funding rounds. He is also responsible for corporate housekeeping across a group of 30 entities in the European Union, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Additionally, he conducts shareholders' meetings and executes meetings of the board of directors and executive board of the Swiss parent company.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to his current position, Dr. Hamm held various legal roles in prominent firms. He worked as a Senior Legal Counsel at AUTO1 Group from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he was a Rechtsanwalt at Noerr LLP from 2014 to 2018 and at Morrison & Foerster LLP from 2013 to 2014. He also spent a year as a Rechtsanwalt at Hogan Lovells from 2012 to 2013. His experience spans multiple aspects of corporate law and legal counsel.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Dr. Hilmar Hamm studied at The University of Bonn, where he focused on law and achieved the Staatsexamen. His education spanned from 2002 to 2008, providing him with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices. This academic background supports his extensive career in corporate law.
Equity Financing and Corporate Governance
In his role at Wefox, Dr. Hamm has managed equity financing rounds, specifically Series C and Series D, which involved over 100 parties. His responsibilities also include conducting and executing meetings of the board of directors and the executive board of the Swiss parent company, highlighting his involvement in corporate governance and strategic decision-making.