Worked 20 years for the Shell Group of Companies around the world. Afterwards decided to start own activities to begin a new area of working. Founded Roland Gropp ProEntertainment and Roland Gropp ProConsultancy. Work together with the Technical University Munich on international projects such as the J-RICH Project for Vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia. Created the HIPOWDA® brand of which HIPOWDA® Fitness is a part of it, I am just beginning to kick off. I am looking for this activity for ambitious (dance) fitness trainer or dancers with a top fitness. I adopted two handful of cats from the local animal sanctuary which live with me. I travel a lot myself. I am also a music producer in particular for electronic music.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I find the idea interesting and only heard about it now in July 2017. I may come across the trainers I am looking forward to lift my HIPOWDA® Fitness program to the next level. Meet new people. And selfish to find surfers who take care of my "children = cats" if I am traveling myself.

Music, Movies, and Books

From Classic to Pop to Heavy Metal.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Joining AIESEC opened up global friendships. Inventing easy-open packaging, undestroyable fabric, protection film to name a few.

Teach, Learn, Share

Typical entrepreneur with a wealth of experience for example in M&A, Business Development, Disruptive Innovation. Tennis, Golf, Racing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, Experience in all sort of areas

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States