Andrew Murphy studied philosophy, political sciences and economics at Bonn University, holding additional qualifications as graduate in business administration and as ecological investment advisor. The father of three daughters worked among others for a major German bank and for a private asset management company. He is acting partner of Murphy&Spitz GmbH since 1999. He was also director of the Umwelt Aktiendepot Deutschland and is still member of the investor's committee. UAD Deutschland has been investing in listed and non-listed sustainable companies in Germany and is one of the most successful sustainable portfolios in Europe with its average yearly performance of +14,99%. In 2006 he organised the IPO of Solarpraxis AG to the stock market. In addition Mr Murphy has been chief executive of a retailing company. Since 2006 he has been managing director of Murphy&Spitz Green Capital AG.