> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gawooni.gitbook.io/tuktukrush-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gawooni.gitbook.io/tuktukrush-whitepaper/management-team.md). # Management Team
### Frank (Founder) Frank has studied mechanics and economics with a focus on international marketing. He started his career as a marketing consultant working for high class companies such as Daimler- Benz, Mercedes-Benz and D2 Mannesmann Mobilfunk (now Vodafone). He entered the games industry in 1996. He was Marketing Director at Infogrames, an exciting European games publisher, well known for its iconing game: ALONE IN THE DARK. Later he became Marketing Director at ATARI, one of the most famous gaming brands ever. Here he had the chance to handle the games marketing for well-known brands such as: Unreal Tournament, Civilization 3, Anno 1503, Anstoss 3, Alone In the Dark, Outcast, GTR – FIA GT Racing Game, GT Legends, One Piece, Terminator, Transformers, Matrix and Mission Imposssible.\ 2008 he founded IEM Consulting, a business consultancy specialized in the games industry. Within only two years Frank became one of the leading international consultants in business development for games companies.\ 2015 he founded GAWOONI together with Michael Heinrich Beekmann. GAWOONI is a developer and publisher for mobile and online games with a special focus on emerging digital markets like Southeast Asia and India. 2021 he founded GAWOONI MetaLabs a game developer and publisher with a focus on blockchain gaming. Frank has market more than 1,000 games on an international level and is a very appreciated international expert and consultant for games.\ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankholz/) ### Michael (Mike, Founder) Michael is an acknowledged financial expert. In 1997 he started his career at one of the biggest travel agencies in Germany. There, he worked in the field of purchasing and successfully established the company’s international hotel network. In 2001 Michael moved to the center of finance, Switzerland, where he worked for well-known finance companies, developing their business in Asia, especially in Hong Kong and Singapore.\ Since 2008 Michael worked as a financial consultant for startups and companies in the New Economy with a focus on financing, internationalization, investor relations and IPO.\ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-h-beekmann-8671a415b/) ### Dr. Mazdak (Board Member) With more than 14 years of professional experience in public and private sector in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, Dr. Mazdak Rafaty is specialized on different aspects of Entrepreneurship, Foreign Direct Investment and startup mentoring. As German citizen, \ Dr. Rafaty holds a PhD in Economics and Management.\ As managing Director of LIC Consulting FZC, Dr. Rafaty has a special focus on supporting international SMEs, entrepreneurs and startups to enter the GCC and MENA Region markets. As the Chairman and co-initiator of the AHK Start-up Desk of the German Emirati Join Chamber of Commerce he actively contributes to building a bridge between the German and Middle Eastern start-up communities and tech scenes.\ Having supported more than 200 international companies and investors entering the MENA Region, Dr. Rafaty has also extensive experience in Business Development, Strategic Management, Intercultural Management, Organizational Development, Mergers and Acquisition and facilitation of international Joint Ventures.\ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mazdak-r-78035a/) ### Johannes (WRC Rally Champion, Board Member) Developing a racing games needs a close connection to the real motorsport sport. Johannes is WRC Rally Champion and driving the official K4 Race Car in the WRC Championship.\ By running our own K4 Rally Racing Team we ensure maximum exposure in the international rally community. Johannes is an expert in finance and personal coaching.\ The trained wholesaler has been working in the finance, insurance and investment sectors in Austria since 1994. His passion is motorsport. In 2018 he was rally vice state champion of Austria. Due to his excellent contacts in the motorsport industry, Johannes is handling the business development with all motorsport sponsoring partners, race drivers who want to join the game as well as the rally racing community\ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannes-keferböck-76992b152/) ### Slavo (Lead Developer) Slavo is an experienced game industry veteran with almost 20 years in studio and game production management. He leads a development team on high-quality visuals and innovative art production techniques:\ \- Hi- and lo-poly modeling\ \- Efficient Mesh handling\ \- Texture- and Material production\ \- In-engine set-up (Unity 3D and Unreal Engine 5.0)\ \- Laser Scanning / Photogrammetry\ Slavo has an absolute passion for car design and high-end car modelling. He was involved in numerous car design projects for car manufacturers and race teams already. He has extensive experience in developing and designing racing games on Web Browser, Mobile, PC and Gaming Consoles. He is also an expert in blockchain development and NFT-Design as well as VR/AR applications.\ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/slavo-hazucha-911901236/) ### Adrian (Head of IT and Blockchain Development) Seasoned Technology Executive with a proven track record of launching industry-leading technologies that unlock significant business value. Specializes in conducting comprehensive current and future state analyses within the Fintech, Retail, and E-commerce sectors, delineating product and platform evolution strategies, and constructing enterprise architecture roadmaps tailored for ambitious business objectives. Proficient in establishing, communicating, and driving technology vision with extensive engineering leadership experience. Known for successfully building, developing, and aligning high-performing, distributed engineering organizations to meet business goals.\ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianlinde/) ### Dan ( Marketing Manager SEA) Dan has a bachelor's degree in marketing and also a master's in international business law. He entered crypto in 2017 and is well connected among Thai crypto communities. He has been a community manager for a number of notable GameFi & crypto projects from Europe, Vietnam, South Korea and Japan. He is result-oriented and has a focus on achieving maximum community satisfaction along with project goals. In addition to gaming passion, he has immense knowledge in Thai gamers' trends, preferences and behaviors.\ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-chaithiraphant-a06772285/) ### Zlatko (Blockchain / Biz Dev / Investor Relations) Zlatko has been a blockchain investor since 2016 and is deep into crypto since early 2017 and is well connected in the blockchain world. Through this time, he gathered a lot of experience and knowledge in crypto space. He has also been a passionate gamer for more than 25 years and is / was an advisor for 5 crypto gaming projects and multiple other crypto projects.\ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zlatko-z/) ### Tim (Blockchain / Biz Dev / Investor Relations) Tim is responsible for setting up and implementing strategies in the field of crypto project management and has built up knowledge through advisor activities in other gaming projects. During this time, a strong and stable network was built up. He has also been a passionate gamer on various consoles and games for over 25 years.\ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-l-25b593243/)