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From soldier to broker: Ex-bodyguard starts new family career!
Christoph Völz, Ursula von der Leyen's former bodyguard, will start a new career in finance in Rostock in 2025.
From soldier to broker: Ex-bodyguard starts new family career!
In a world where security is a top priority, Christoph Völz, a former Bundeswehr bodyguard, has taken a bold step into a new career. After a varied period in which he protected high-ranking officials such as former Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Afghanistan, the 38-year-old has made a name for himself in the finance and insurance industry Baltic Sea newspaper reported.
The beginning of his career dates back to 2007, when Völz joined the Bundeswehr without any concrete plans for the future and quickly took on the role of military police officer and bodyguard. Such a job requires not only physical fitness, but also a strong knowledge of people and the ability to act both preventively and in crisis situations, as the information from salary.de clarify.
A change for the family
After many years of service, Völz expressed the desire to spend more time with his family, which led him to give up his job in the Bundeswehr in 2017. This step should not only leave behind countless memories of risky missions, but also set new priorities. Völz started training as an insurance salesman and has been working independently in the finance and insurance industry since 2019. According to his own statements, he now earns better than in his best days as a bodyguard and has more time for his loved ones.
The security specialist also has a good relationship with his 14-year-old daughter from a previous relationship and now lives with his new partner and two other children. For Völz, family time is invaluable.
Commitment to the community
But that's not enough for Völz: he volunteers in schools and teaches young people how to handle money. Closing educational gaps and passing on knowledge is very important to him. His experience as a bodyguard, where trust and security awareness were crucial, stands him in good stead.
A career in personal protection can be quite lucrative - with a gross monthly salary of around 3,575 euros, with bonuses even up to 6,000 euros, and usually in an exciting but also challenging environment. Völz has left this phase of his life behind him and chosen a career path that not only offers him financial security but also personal satisfaction. Who knows, maybe his new success will inspire many who are interested in personal protection and security.