Werner Frohn

“I had the pleasure to work with Werner for 11 years at APG. Werner's performance as a portfolio manager was outstanding. He was instrumental in the initial development and success of the Alternative Investing strategy at APG. In my dealings with Werner, I found him to be very professional, dedicated and very cooperative and easy to work with. I have the utmost respect for Werner and highly recommend him. ”

“Werner has broad and deep insights in the Alternative asset space. He has been a good sounding board on pretty much every opportunity I shared with him. He has been very helpful in identifying key risks and success factors and was generous in sharing his extensive network to find a matching investor. ”

“Werner's unique experience managing a billion dollar fund focused on intellectual property assets was invaluable to us as we planned the first IP Dealmakers Forum. His guidance on key issues facing the market translated directly into a successful inaugural program and event. With our third event now in the works, we're extremely thankful we can continue to look to Werner for his great advice and connections. ”

“When Werner took on the role of Head of Investment and Information Services, he entered a new area of operations and IT. He created a new team of 18 FTE's that then upgraded existing automated systems (accounting system, database system) and added several new applications (trade support systems and data warehouse) in a two year time period. He also served on a Global task force to redefine APG's 4 production streets. The fact that he carried all these tasks at the same time and finished all his projects within deadlines can be considered a remarkable achievement.”

“Enjoyed working with Werner on various Intellectual Property transactions (including music, literature and film rights). Werner possesses significant insights in the Intellectual Property space and contributed significantly to APG's build up of their IP asset base in the entertainment sector.”

“Werner and I served together as key members of a global task force which redefined the framework for APG’s global investment processes, organizational structure and information systems. Werner's background and experience contributed significantly to understanding practical implications of proposed strategic changes and he made a major contribution to implementing the framework for APG's US subsidiary.”

“Werner is a top notch, results driven financial and business analyst and implementer. His keen understanding and articulation of value proposition from sector to sector is extremely unique. He delivers. And, Werner is a pleasure to work with!”

“Werner has an expert and thorough grasp on financing and managing intellectual property portfolios, and combines that with crisp concise thinking and a dry wit. He has been invaluable in putting together compelling business models with potential investors. His standing and credibility in this space are unmatched.”

“Werner was known as the go-to person to get things done at APG. Launching the Opportunity Fund would have taken much longer without him. He has a strong work ethic, leads by doing, and can accomplish projects in a fraction of the time it takes others. For example, Werner was able to bring together legal, accounting, risk, and others for all the sign-offs required to finalize fund documents. Likewise,on the investment side,he originated and closed a variety of transactions in the music-, film-, and TV-rights space. ”