Born in Bremen, Germany, schooled in London, England, higher education in New York and Los Angeles where he is an alum of the American Film Institute and Vassar College. 35+ years of Family Office and investment finance experience. Former Biotech banker at JPM in London/Frankfurt. 20+ years immersed in the entertainment field as award winning producer and executive producer. Former collaborator and producer of renowned fine art photographer David Yarrow. Founding donor of the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts & Sciences Museum in Los Angeles. A frequent deep sea diver, conservationist and lover of the ocean. Married since 2011 to Lisa Scott Firestone. Resides in Sun Valley, ID and Santa Monica, CA, USA.