Stephan Tomat
Managing Partner (CEO)
In a nutshell
Name: Stephan Tomat
Year of birth: 1966
Position: Managing Partner
with us since: June 2023
Location: Münster, NRW, Germany
Origin: Northern Light
Biography
Having a strong background in business economics and business strategy, it was Stephan who lead the fate of renowned big groups as an exceptional C-level-manager. Still it were personal affection and the honestly felt wish to change the world for the better that lead Stephan to embark as Managing Partner & CEO on BrightNetWork’s beautiful journey.

You will be successful if you don't shy away from the realization that business always works the same way at its core.Stephan Tomat
Dirk Schroer
Founder & Entrepeneur
In a nutshell
Name: Dirk Schroer
Year of birth: 1966
Position: Partner
with us since: 2019
Location: Münster, NRW, Germany
Origin: NRW, Germany
Biography
It was the Shareholder and former Managing Partner of a well-known mid-market family company, who finally wrote a book to manifest his business attitude and human idealism. Writing “Only Good Paths” he took a strong stand and presented “25 surprising ideas to rethink economy and society”. This is the spirit for his mission with BrightNetWorks as well: Helping people to find better paths, especially young entrepreneurs and founders. If it comes to Dirk Schroer these better paths are those that try to embrace all.

Smart people learn from their experiences. Those who are smarter learn from the experiences of others.Dirk Schroer
Dirk Markus
Investment Manager
In a nutshell
Name: Dirk Markus
Year of birth: 1995
Position: Investment Manager
with us since: June 2024
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Origin: Northern Light
Biography
Dirk Markus once learned the art of healthy business-numbers from scratch. Still, as a judicious manager and strategic expert, facts & figures are only one of many languages, he has mastered. His capability to focus on the big picture stands out while his ability to provide necessary guidelines and operational processes grant success.
In the end, it is the figures that tell the story of the company.Dirk Markus

