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'''Frederick''' (Freddy) '''Schiwek''' is co-Founder and Managing Director of [[Domain Invest]] and co-Founder of [[voipGATE]]. <ref>[http://lu.linkedin.com/in/frederickschiwek Linkedin]</ref> He is widely known as the former EVP for the [[EuroDNS]]. <ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/frederick-schiwek.html Domain News.com]</ref>
'''Frederick''' ('''Freddy''') '''Schiwek''' is responsible for Business Development at [[Namespace]] Holding S.A., he was CEO of Zonat Sarl, a company developing and operating hosting businesses like [http://hosting.uk Hosting.uk], and co-Founder of [[Domain Invest]] and co-Founder of [[voipGATE]].<ref>[http://lu.linkedin.com/in/frederickschiwek Linkedin]</ref> He is widely known as the former EVP of [[EuroDNS]]. <ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/frederick-schiwek.html Domain News.com]</ref>


He resides in Germany, close to the the Luxembourg border,<ref>[http://www.domainersdigest.com/frederick-schiwek-the-man-who-sold-voodoo-com-for-300k/ Domainers' Digest.com]</ref> and enjoys golf, squash, reading, and traveling in his free time. <ref>[http://www.xing.com/profile/Frederick_Schiwek xing.com]</ref> Frederick is married and has a young son, who he says already has aspirations of becoming a [[domainer]] himself.<ref>[http://www.domainersdigest.com/frederick-schiwek-the-man-who-sold-voodoo-com-for-300k/ DomainersDigest]</ref>
He resides in Luxembourg, close to the German border,<ref>[http://www.domainersdigest.com/frederick-schiwek-the-man-who-sold-voodoo-com-for-300k/ Domainers' Digest.com]</ref> and enjoys golf, squash, reading, and traveling in his free time.<ref>[http://www.xing.com/profile/Frederick_Schiwek xing.com]</ref> Frederick is married and has a son, who he says already has aspirations of becoming a [[domainer]] himself.<ref>[http://www.domainersdigest.com/frederick-schiwek-the-man-who-sold-voodoo-com-for-300k/ DomainersDigest]</ref>


==Industry Participation==
==Industry Participation==
Frederick Schiwek is a frequent speaker and adviser to domain name conferences and events. He has personally participated in some significant domain name sales in the recent years.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/frederick-schiwek.html Domain News.com]</ref>  
Frederick Schiwek is a frequent speaker and adviser to domain name conferences and events. He has personally participated in some significant domain name sales in recent years.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/frederick-schiwek.html Domain News.com]</ref> He was a speaker at the 2010 [[DOMAINfest]], in the session "Alternative Ways to Monetize Domain Traffic".<ref>[http://www.oversee.net/news/452 Oversee.net]</ref>


==Career History==
==Career History==
* Frederick Schiwek's working experience started with [[PM-International]]. There he gained experience in direct sales and online marketing over a 5-year period, and also worked in a number of positions; including Marketing Assistant, and Internet Marketing. <ref>[http://lu.linkedin.com/in/frederickschiwek Linkedin]</ref>
* Frederick Schiwek's working experience started with [[PM-International]]. There he gained experience in direct sales and online marketing over a 5-year period, and also worked in a number of positions; including Marketing Assistant, and Internet Marketing. <ref>[http://lu.linkedin.com/in/frederickschiwek Linkedin]</ref>


* In 2001, he joined [[Netline]] S.A., a Luxembourg [[ISP]] , where he spent 3 years as International Business Development Manager, distributing ISP Products.
* In 2001, he joined [[Netline]] S.A., a Luxembourg [[ISP]], where he spent 3 years as an International Business Development Manager, distributing ISP Products.


* In March 2004, Frederick Schiwek joined [[EuroDNS]], one of the leading domain register company of Luxembourg, as EVP of International Business Development. He worked there until September, 2008. <ref>[http://www.xing.com/profile/Frederick_Schiwek xing.com]</ref>
* In March 2004, Frederick Schiwek joined [[EuroDNS]], one of the leading domain register companies of Luxembourg, as EVP of International Business Development. He worked there until September 2008. <ref>[http://www.xing.com/profile/Frederick_Schiwek xing.com]</ref>


* In December 2004, Frederick co-founded [[voipGATE]], a European Voice over IP Company, with the parent company of [[EuroDNS]], [[Datacenter Group]].<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/frederick-schiwek.html Domain News.com]</ref>
* In December 2004, Frederick co-founded [[voipGATE]], a European Voice over IP Company, with the parent company of [[EuroDNS]], [[Datacenter Group]].<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/frederick-schiwek.html Domain News.com]</ref>


* Frederick has been acting as Member of the Board of the telecommunication company [[EnumDNS]] since 2006.
* Frederick has been a Member of the Board of the telecommunication company [[EnumDNS]] since 2006.


* Mr. Schiwek is also the co-Founder and Managing Director of [[Domain Invest]], a domain marketplace company, founded in April, 2008.
* Mr. Schiwek is also the co-founder and Managing Director of [[Domain Invest]], a domain marketplace company, founded in April 2008.


* In early 2010, Frederick Schiwek made news by selling [[VooDoo.com]] to [[Donny Simonton]] from [[Parked.com]] for $300k.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/frederick-schiwek.html Domain News.com]</ref> According to Schiwek, [[Domain Invest]] bought the name for $31k.<ref>[http://www.domainersdigest.com/frederick-schiwek-the-man-who-sold-voodoo-com-for-300k/ Domainers' Digest.com]</ref>
* In early 2010, Frederick Schiwek made news by selling [[VooDoo.com]] to [[Donny Simonton]] from [[Parked.com]] for $300k.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/frederick-schiwek.html Domain News.com]</ref> According to Schiwek, he originally bought the name for $31k.<ref>[http://www.domainersdigest.com/frederick-schiwek-the-man-who-sold-voodoo-com-for-300k/ Domainers' Digest.com]</ref>
* In 2012 he founded hosting.co.uk as a project in Domain Invest.
* In 2018 Freddy separated from [http://Hosting.co.uk hosting.co.uk] from Domain Invest and focused completely on hosting.
* Between 2018 and 2022 he acquired under the umbrella of Zonat Sarl different hosting businesses like [[Luxhosting.com]], Letzebuerg.net, [https://Monsterhost.com monsterhost.com] and many more.
* In December 2023 Freddy sold the whole hosting business to World Host Group.
* In July 2024 Freddy joined [[Namespace|NameSpace]] to support Business Development in the Group.


==Fun Fact==
==Fun Fact==
When Frederick Schiwek was 14 years old, he started publishing a Computer-Magazine for Commodore 64 users. <ref>[http://www.domainfest.com/Prague2010/experts Domain Fest.com]</ref> He also started to work as a Turbo C and C++ Program Developer at the age of 16.<ref>[http://www.targetedtraffic.com/v1/archives/SpeakerArchive/schiwek_f.htm Targeted Traffic.com]</ref>
When Frederick Schiwek was 14 years old, he started publishing a Computer-Magazine for Commodore 64 users called POKE.<ref>[http://www.domainfest.com/Prague2010/experts Domain Fest.com]</ref> He also started to work as a Turbo C and C++ Program Developer at the age of 16.<ref>[http://www.targetedtraffic.com/v1/archives/SpeakerArchive/schiwek_f.htm Targeted Traffic.com]</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:30, 2 October 2024

Country: Luxembourg
Email: fschiwek[at]namespace.com
Website:

   http://www.namespace.com

LinkedIn:    Frederick Schiwek

Frederick (Freddy) Schiwek is responsible for Business Development at Namespace Holding S.A., he was CEO of Zonat Sarl, a company developing and operating hosting businesses like Hosting.uk, and co-Founder of Domain Invest and co-Founder of voipGATE.[1] He is widely known as the former EVP of EuroDNS. [2]

He resides in Luxembourg, close to the German border,[3] and enjoys golf, squash, reading, and traveling in his free time.[4] Frederick is married and has a son, who he says already has aspirations of becoming a domainer himself.[5]

Industry Participation[edit | edit source]

Frederick Schiwek is a frequent speaker and adviser to domain name conferences and events. He has personally participated in some significant domain name sales in recent years.[6] He was a speaker at the 2010 DOMAINfest, in the session "Alternative Ways to Monetize Domain Traffic".[7]

Career History[edit | edit source]

  • Frederick Schiwek's working experience started with PM-International. There he gained experience in direct sales and online marketing over a 5-year period, and also worked in a number of positions; including Marketing Assistant, and Internet Marketing. [8]
  • In 2001, he joined Netline S.A., a Luxembourg ISP, where he spent 3 years as an International Business Development Manager, distributing ISP Products.
  • In March 2004, Frederick Schiwek joined EuroDNS, one of the leading domain register companies of Luxembourg, as EVP of International Business Development. He worked there until September 2008. [9]
  • Frederick has been a Member of the Board of the telecommunication company EnumDNS since 2006.
  • Mr. Schiwek is also the co-founder and Managing Director of Domain Invest, a domain marketplace company, founded in April 2008.
  • In early 2010, Frederick Schiwek made news by selling VooDoo.com to Donny Simonton from Parked.com for $300k.[11] According to Schiwek, he originally bought the name for $31k.[12]
  • In 2012 he founded hosting.co.uk as a project in Domain Invest.
  • In 2018 Freddy separated from hosting.co.uk from Domain Invest and focused completely on hosting.
  • Between 2018 and 2022 he acquired under the umbrella of Zonat Sarl different hosting businesses like Luxhosting.com, Letzebuerg.net, monsterhost.com and many more.
  • In December 2023 Freddy sold the whole hosting business to World Host Group.
  • In July 2024 Freddy joined NameSpace to support Business Development in the Group.

Fun Fact[edit | edit source]

When Frederick Schiwek was 14 years old, he started publishing a Computer-Magazine for Commodore 64 users called POKE.[13] He also started to work as a Turbo C and C++ Program Developer at the age of 16.[14]

References[edit | edit source]