Miguel Adaro

“One for all and all for one”

My typical working day:

… consists of communicating and managing. The day starts with a team meeting, then I move on to may e-mails and transport organization. Next a tour of the store and touching base with all the art handlers. I am always talking to someone – staff, partners, suppliers and customers. I keep an eye on all the aspects of the company: all forms of transport – air, sea and land – as well as the storage and everything else. I double-check everything, making any necessary changes. I am also constantly looking for new challenges, fairs and customers whilst never taking my eye off out turnover figures.

Customers meet me…

… at fairs and exhibitions. I keep an overview of the entire situation and act as the interface between customers, my team and our local partners. Put simply: I look after everything and everyone. I also lend a hand as an installer. I have a reputation as one of the last hands-on bosses.

My background:

With a background in interior design, I became used to dealing with very rich people, stars and diplomats. Later, I gathered important experience as a Key Account Manager for VIP moves for the removals company Froesch. I was also responsible for founding and managing the art department. Identifying the problems which beset the department, I decided to take my insights to ARTSECO.

My Training:

I started as a carpenter and later graduated in Business Administration for the furniture sector. Moving to Lakeside Interiors, a furniture shop, I was responsible for very valuable goods. This taught me the respect involved in dealing with other people’s valuables.

Why I work for ARTSECO:

Ich liebe meine Freiheit, ich liebe Kunst und ich liebe den Dienst am Menschen.

What Makes me Indispensable:

I am the lubricant that keeps the motor running. I never tire. I never give up. My colleagues and partners appreciate by reliability, flexibility loyalty.

What I like to laugh about with my colleagues:

We like to laugh at ourselves.

What my colleagues say about me:

I am always honest. Face to face criticism and praise. I never overwork anyone. Having worked in all parts of this business, I know what I can expect of people. I make it my mission to ensure that everyone is enjoying themselves. For example, when working in Miami, I never rent hotel rooms for my staff, but a large villa with a pool. This is excellent for the group dynamic.

Christian Weber

My Role at ARTSECO:

I am usually in the office, where I take care of the co-ordination, discuss the jobs with my colleagues and liaise with partners and customers. I am also involved in business acquisition, all aspects of order processing and the planning of fairs. I take care of the numbers, controlling, turnover checks and prepare the books for the accountant.

Customers Meet me in my Capacity as…

… their contact partner for aspects of the transport and planning. A lot of customers ask me about customs requirements, and I always look forward to meeting them at fairs and exhibitions. I also run training days.

My Background:

Having trained as a multi-lingual secretary with a specialism in English and French, I worked for Hasenkamp, the world’s largest art transport company, where I trained and worked as a logistics manager. Looking back, that provided me with the best-possible preparation: I draw on both aspects of my training, from which all ARTSECO customers profit. I was on board at ARTSECO from day one, and saw all the challenges involved in building up the company. Learning the ropes as a transport manager, I learnt all there was to know, a process which saw me manage tasks for all the majority of the world’s art fairs many times.

Why I Came to ARTSECO and Decided to Stay:

Although I am not the boss, I still see ARTESCO as my baby, having been here from day one. I enjoy the freedoms which my position affords me. I would very much like to take the next step with ARTESCO, taking the company to the next level.

What Makes me Indispensable:

Life is a team sport, so I am sure that I am not indispensable.

What I Like to Laugh About with my Colleagues:

Jokes and life. Everything is there to be laughed at.

What my Colleagues Say About me:

I would like to think that they find me honest and direct, in all situations.

Oliver Schultze

My Role at ARTSECO:

Customer management, transport planning, quote preparation, customs preparation. I hold responsibility for the planning and execution of art and fair transport as well as the invoicing and store management.

Customers Meet me in my Capacity as…

… in almost every capacity from the transport planning to its execution. I usually appear somewhat stressed, but always friendly. My role as transport supervisor means that I maintain a number of personal relationships with ARTESCO customers. They always find me an enthusiastic problem-solver. I am not afraid of getting stuck in, even with the heavy, difficult jobs.

My Background:

I started working for a dispatch company.

Why I Work for ARTSECO:

I like the atmosphere here – working is always enjoyable.

What Makes me Indispensable:

I see ARTSECO as my second family and am always motivated.

What I Like to Laugh About with my Colleagues:

Other colleagues

What my Colleagues Say About me:

I have a good memory, for example, what has been stored where.