After more than 20 years of friendly rivalry, it feels strange to see Stephan Berner step down. From competing pitches to coffee chats that lasted even longer — it’s been one of those rare rivalries built on mutual respect and a shared love of the game. Thank you, my friend, for keeping the bar high, the competition sharp, and the friendship sharper. Wishing you all the best in whatever adventure comes next — but please, let it be in another industry this time 😉.
Well said Mahmoud Soliman! I have truly enjoyed listening to you both banter at our events, you are two of the most passionate business leaders that I have the pleasure of engaging with. Stephan, we will all greatly miss working with you!
Although it‘s a quite long time ago, that I met you both independently, I‘m happy to see that both of you are well! All the best from the Distance!
Entrepreneur + Value Creator + Purpose Builder + Investor
1wI am one of Mahmoud Soliman biggest fans because of his high personal standards, ethics and integrity as the primary form of competition 🤗 beside that you are a amazing human being who became dear to my heart over the years. Let’s stay in touch 🙏🏼 wishing you and your family only the best always