Maximilian Ziegfried de Kment was born in Venezuela and moved to England at the age of seven, speaking only Spanish. His is a powerful story of building success through determination, resilience, and pride in standing out rather than fitting in.
A former professional rugby player, Maximilian later moved into business and is now the owner of the estate agency Saxe Coburg and Lovett International in Dorset. With Beautiful World Festival, he shares his journey, the challenges of starting again in a new country, and the mindset that helped him succeed. His story is part of our series highlighting inspiring people from our diverse society – people who turn difference into strength and background into opportunity.