Fernando Klingenfuss
Managing Director
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THE VAMOS STORY

Fernando Klingenfuss was born in South America in 1968, and three years later he found his way to Switzerland via adoptive parents. He graduated from school in Switzerland and thereafter completed his commercial/business training in which he gained in-depth knowledge of this industry. Hungry for knowledge, Fernando wanted to explore other areas and gained a foothold in sales where his sympathy, humor and success soon earned him a leadership position in a major sports store.

Greater Ambitions and a hunger for success from his entrepreneurial spirit, led to Fernando`s decision to start his own company where he became self-employed in 1999. Within a very short time, he set up an advertising agency and mastered the entire marketing on his own with flying colors. However, the way there was not easy, he also had to take defeats, but thanks to his constant positive approach and focus on his goal, Fernando is where he is today.

In 2012 followed the debut with Thomas Küchler, and the entry into the beverage industry where their label Passaro was born. Fernando independently implemented his first drink Passaro Grapefruit, a mixed wine drink, from idea to completion. Eight years later a second mixed wine drink followed, Passaro Blood Orange, of which he is very proud today.

In 2019 together with Peter Vornbäumen, he launched the first, high-quality vodka made from the purest spring water from the highest mountains in Austria. The initiators successfully created four high-quality vodkas with selected precision, and in 2022 a gin, distilled from the purest glacier spring water followed as well to complement their unique portfolio.

In 2021, Fernando met Walter Blattner and Benjamin Jann from Glory Bomb AG which soon led to more than just friendship as they created the baseline to mix trendy drinks together, exploring new markets with high quality products. With Glory Bomb we create a unique drinking experience and create the best mixed drinks together with our Passaro Wines, Vodka`s or gin. Together we set a new milestone within the mixed drink industry. Glory Bomb ® is a fruity, caffeinated (guarana) vitamin rich soft drink, carbonated with many valuable ingredients. One can of Glory Bomb ® covers 50% of the daily vitamin requirements, it also contains 15% pure mangosteen pulp and is therefore particularly rich in antioxidants. This drink has no preservatives or artificial colorants – Glory Bomb ® doesn’t need any of that! It is a regional product from Switzerland located in Flurlingen.

Fernando always wants to be unique with his company, different from the mainstream! Creative mindset incorporated through his own influences, ideas and visions: Simply better, unique, sensational, a true reflection of his own personality.

The last three years have been challenging by the fight against the corona crisis. Now however, we are taking off again! Together with Georgios Marinis, Astrabrands, L.V., Inc., Fernando’s agent in the USA and Greece, they have successfully promoted the portfolio of products. Spain is already on board with more countries to follow. Negotiations are underway with Greece. Fernando’s goal is to market these high-quality and unique products worldwide.

Fernando has built up his creations with various valuable partners. For him it is extremely important that he can rely on his partners at all times because only through a large network and trust can these synergies be optimally used and the products successfully marketed. Teamwork is everything and the will to succeed – never give up!