Our Journey
What started as a shared vision between people from different countries has grown into an international business built on ambition, trust, and a passion for creating new opportunities.
From the very beginning, our goal was to think beyond borders — connecting people, products, ideas, and markets in a smarter and more personal way. Today, our team operates across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, building strong partnerships and turning international opportunities into real business.
Different backgrounds. One vision. One international journey.
Our Team at
Yunai Kim
CEO APAC
Leads the APAC region with responsibility for strategy, market expansion, key partnerships, and sustainable business growth across Asia.
Magan Wilson
Head of Legal & Finance
Legal and financial matters across our Asian operations, ensuring compliance, financial control, and reliable business structures throughout the region.
Clark Tian Chen
Head of APAC Operations
Clark oversees APAC and Swiss operations, supplier coordination, and market execution, turning strategy into efficient results across Asia and Switzerland.
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Lina Brugger
Head of Market Europe
Leads our European market activities and coordinates collaboration between our international locations, ensuring aligned strategies and effective execution across regions.
Aron Schlesig
Project Planning & Coordination Manager
Aron oversees project planning and coordination, aligning teams, timelines, and resources to ensure smooth execution across international projects.
Manuel Krappen
Product Sourcing & Consulting Manager
Manuel is responsible for product sourcing and consulting, identifying suitable suppliers and products while supporting clients with practical, market-focused solutions.
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Ralf Brian Hardt
Founder & CEO
Ralf oversees the company’s administrative leadership, internal structures, strategic planning, and coordination across all business areas and international locations.
Zenete Ahmetaj
Co-Founder & Brand Operations
Zenete supports the operational development of our own brands, coordinating day-to-day activities and the execution of brand initiatives across the business.
Clark Tian Chen
Head of APAC Operations
Clark oversees APAC and Swiss operations, supplier coordination, and market execution, turning strategy into efficient results across Asia and Switzerland.
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Karim Al-Sayed
Co-Founder & Head of Finance
Karim oversees financing and financial strategy, supporting investment decisions, funding structures, and the company’s long-term financial development.
Luna Williams
Brand Development & International Sourcing
Luna supports the development of our brands while managing international sourcing activities, connecting creative brand concepts with the right products, suppliers, and market opportunities.
Our values
At Black Circle, we believe strong businesses are built where innovation, responsibility, and economic thinking come together. Our international team combines diverse perspectives with hands-on experience in global trade, sourcing, business development, and market expansion.
Innovation
We challenge conventional thinking and look for smarter ways to create value. By combining international expertise, market knowledge, and creative problem-solving, we develop tailored solutions that help businesses adapt, grow, and stay competitive.
Sustainability
For us, long-term success also means taking responsibility. We aim to support business models, products, and projects that create lasting value while considering environmental and social impact.
Economic Strength
Great ideas need to work in the real world. That is why every concept we develop is built around commercial viability, efficiency, scalability, and long-term profitability.
International Perspective
With active business relationships across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, including strong trade connections with China, we understand how different markets operate. This allows us to think globally while developing solutions that work locally.
Our approach is simple: think forward, act responsibly, and build businesses that are made to last. Together with our partners, we turn international opportunities into sustainable growth.
This Is Us In Numbers
140+
Product & Market Evaluations
215+
Business Partners in Over 20 Countries
120+
Projects
4
International Offices