Dr Christopher Eilers
Co-CEO, CFO
Dr Christopher Eilers has been a member of the Executive Board of Ernst Russ AG since August 2025 and holds the position of Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this, Dr Christopher Eilers held various management positions in the field of asset management and asset financing, most recently as managing director of a co-founded company specializing in a new asset class.
After completing his business studies and doctorate, Dr Christopher Eilers worked for one of the major international auditing firms with a focus on financial consulting before taking on commercial responsibility at a medium-sized shipping group and establishing a specialized financial consulting service for institutional investors within the group.
Joseph Schuchmann
Co-CEO, CCO
Joseph Schuchmann has been a member of the Executive Board of Ernst Russ AG since December 2024, serving as Co-CEO and Chief Commercial Officer.
Prior to joining the company, Joseph Schuchmann was involved in corporate development at various European ship-owners, most recently at a publicly listed company on the Oslo Børs in Norway.
After training as a shipping merchant, Joseph Schuchmann studied Technology and Management at the Technical University of Munich, as well as Shipping, Trade & Finance at Cass Business School in London.
Thomas Deutsch
Head of Finance
Thomas Deutsch has held an executive position within the Ernst Russ Group for over 16 years. As Head of Finance, he is responsible for the areas of accounting, tax, controlling, IT, business development, and investor relations. As an authorized signatory and member of the management team, he is involved in all operational and strategic decisions of the Group.
Before joining the Ernst Russ Group, Thomas Deutsch worked at one of the large, international auditing firms for seven years after completing his studies in business administration.