Services
Sparring partner, Idea Innovator and Strategic Implementer
- Over 30 years of expertise in the analysis, coordination and execution of corporate transactions, alongside developing and assessing innovative business models and strategies.
- More than two decades as a Partner and Managing Director within international private equity firms, consistently assuming responsibility for portfolio companies as an active advisory board member.
- Consistently acting as a bridge between owners, management teams and specialist consultants; delivering pragmatic, hands-on support.
- Deeply familiar with medium-sized enterprises, but equally well-versed in the unique dynamics of family businesses and family offices.
- Germany as home market; however, significant insights into the European as well as US corporate landscapes.
- Rapidly assessing of corporate scenarios through an objective ‘outside perspective’ underpinned by a deep private equity experience (“PE perspective”).
Experiences
Experience and competences as a consultant and member of advisory boards
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Advisory Expertise in Corporate Transactions for Private Equity and Family Offices
Evaluating and facilitating buy-and-sell strategies, complemented by add-on approaches to foster corporate growth and adaptability. -
Engaging in "Quality of Earnings Analysis"
Performing precise and insightful evaluations of corporate performance metrics to support well-informed strategic decision-making. -
Financial Restructuring
Designing strategies to restore financial flexibility and stability, ensuring sustainable operational capacity. -
Business Planning
Developing robust business plans to engage banks, investors, and shareholders, tailored to scenarios such as buy-outs, buy-ins, financial restructurings and start-ups. -
Succession Planning
Providing an "outside view" to evaluate readiness for succession solutions and crafting comprehensive plans to prepare businesses and employees for a seamless transition. -
Owner-Oriented Controlling
Creating bespoke controlling tools meticulously aligned with the needs and priorities of business owners, e.g. Private Equity.
References
Specific Industry Expertise
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING
Iron and steel industry, petrochemicals, manufacturing automation and packaging machinery.
DISTRIBUTION
Automotive spare parts.
RETAIL
Food and apparel industries, cosmetics.
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Engineering and design.
COMPONENT MANUFACTURING
Industrial electronics and automotive industry.
DEVICE MANUFACTURING
Healthcare technology and measurement and control systems.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Biogas and photovoltaics.
SOFTWARE
B2B and SaaS solutions.
Performance
Professional Career
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Owner of a consultancy specialising in advising Private Equity, Family Offices and other shareholders in corporate transactions and corporate finance.
PRIVATE EQUITY
Country Head for Germany and Partner at prominent (international) Private Equity firms, leading investments and steering strategic initiatives.
BANKING
Dresdner Bank AG: Structured Finance, Acquisition Financing, and Project Financing
CONSULTING
KPMG Consulting: Focused on corporate finance advisory and business valuation, worked for the German Reunification Agent
EDUCATION
Degree in Business and Informatics (Dipl.-Wirtschaftsinformatiker; MBA, MSc) from the Technical University of Darmstadt.
