Oliver W. Buse is a seasoned expert in the area of international funding and financing projects, with over 20 years of experience in business development, marketing, and mergers and acquisitions. He has played key roles in prominent companies, such as Rödl & Partner and Bertelsmann, and is currently the Managing Director and Main Shareholder of Buse GmbH, a German-based company that supports international funding and financing projects. Prof. Dr. h. c. Oliver W. Buse is an expert in grants, loans, indemnities/guarantees, public investments and mezzanine, and has over 1,400 clients, ranging from corporations to small and medium enterprises and the public. He takes advisory and supervisory board positions in several prestigious companies and is a member of various organizations and industry associations. His focus is mainly on small and medium-sized enterprises, and he is passionate about helping businesses access public loans and grants.