CHAPTER 012026–PRESENT
Hong KongHong Kong SAR
HKUST
Bachelor of Business Administration
I’m pursuing a BBA at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, with an intended major in Finance.
A LIFE ACROSS BORDERS
Leandre
Rutz.
Born in London. Shaped by Istanbul, Moscow, and Berlin. Now exploring new possibilities in Hong Kong.
BBA at HKUSTIntended major in Finance
6languages
5cities called home
BBAHKUST · 2026–2030
MY WORLD
Hong KongThe next chapter
05/05VisitedLived inNot marked
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French · British · GermanDiscover the story
01 / THE JOURNEY
Five cities.
One evolving story.
The places I’ve called home, from my latest chapter back to where it all began.
CHAPTER 022020–2026
BerlinGermany
Lycée Français de Berlin
French Baccalauréat & German Abitur
A French-German education, with a focus on mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science.
GAP YEAR · ISTANBUL · 2023–2024
Robert College
A year back in Istanbul at Robert College, studying under the American high school system and earning academic honors.
CHAPTER 032016–2020
MoscowRussia
International School of Moscow (ISM)
British education system
I lived in Moscow and studied at ISM, adding a British education to my international journey.
CHAPTER 042011–2016
IstanbulTürkiye
Açı
Turkish school system
I lived in Istanbul and attended Açı from grades 1–3, studying within the Turkish school system.
CHAPTER 052008–2011
LondonUnited Kingdom
Where it began
Born in London
My journey began in London, before growing across countries, languages, and education systems.
02 / WORDS THAT CONNECT
Six languages.
More ways to connect.
German, French, Turkish, and English are my native languages. Spanish and Russian are at B2 level.
Hallo.
GermanNative
Bonjour.
FrenchNative
Merhaba.
TurkishNative
Hello.
EnglishNative · IELTS 8.5
Hola.
SpanishB2 · Upper intermediate
Привет.
RussianB2 · Upper intermediate
03 / BEYOND THE CV
There’s more
to the story.
Music, the ocean, and the rhythm of moving forward.
SINCE 2018
A life with music.
I play cello, both solo and in orchestras, including the Lycée Français de Berlin High School Orchestra and the Turkish Youth Orchestra.
SINCE 2019
Below the surface.
I earned my PADI Advanced Open Water certification in Colombia, and Deep Diver and Night Diver certifications in the Philippines.
04 / FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY
Business,
with a wider lens.
Building my understanding of markets, while exploring what technology makes possible.
I-Circle Investment Club
Exploring investment analysis and financial markets as part of a student investment club at HKUST.
HKUST Business Student Union
HKUST · Hong Kong
CONTINUING TO LEARN
Finance meets technology.
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Citi – Markets Sales & Trading Job SimulationFinancial markets, sales & trading
SEP 202602
Claude Academy: AI Capabilities and LimitationsAI literacy & critical evaluation
SEP 202603
OpenAI Academy: AI LeadershipAI strategy & responsible adoption
SEP 202604
KPMG Audit Job SimulationAudit, risk assessment & financial analysis
SEP 202605 / THE NEXT CONVERSATION
Let’s connect
I’m looking for internship opportunities. Let’s connect about business, new ideas, or wherever the next journey leads.
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06 / ONE MORE ADVENTURE
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