We combine decades of international leadership experience in top positions with operational implementation expertise gained from managing successful transformation, brand, and digitalization projects.
01. Top-level leadership experience
Decades of international responsibility in Europe, the USA, and Asia – as a member of the Executive Board, Supervisory Board, and Administrative Board of leading global companies.
02. Over 120 successful M&A transactions
These include the merger of AOL and Time Warner (the largest in the world), the development of the RTL Group, the acquisition of Random House, the founding of the Thomas Cook Group, the purchase and sale of Apcoa (12x multiplier), the sale of Mediaways to Telefónica, and the founding of Sportfive.
03. Record growth at Bertelsmann
Revenue increased by €8.3 billion, EBITA increased from €0.9 billion to €3.2 billion, equity increased sixfold, and the number of employees increased significantly.
04. Global top positions
During this time, Bertelsmann became the world's most admired media company (Fortune 100) and the most popular employer in Germany.
05. International investor and thought leader network
Long-standing contacts with decision-makers, knowledge holders, and investors in media, technology, industry, and private equity.
06. Operational implementation competence
Direct experience in managing and implementing complex projects – from building international brands and communities to digital transformation and market launch of new business models.
We think ahead and identify developments before they become apparent. This allows us to create opportunities early and develop strategies that last.
We listen and understand the people behind the issues. With empathy, we build trust, create partnerships, and develop solutions that truly deliver.
Excellence is evident in the small details. With precision and care, we ensure quality, reliability, and impact.
We question the familiar and discover new perspectives. Creativity opens up possibilities others don't see and turns obstacles into opportunities.
Strategies for shareholders for alternative exit concepts such as sale, IPO, and SPAC. We accompany the process from preparation to implementation with experience and a clear structure.
Sales
IPO
SPAC
Company valuation, market and competitive analyses, as well as the creation of professional sales materials. We lay the groundwork and develop strategies that build trust and make values visible.
Business valuation
Market and competitive analysis
Strategy development
Creation of sales materials
Support during times of change. We assist the transition with expertise and experience.
Transformation
Restructurierung
Stabilization and value preservation
Compiling longlists and shortlists of potential investors. Targeted outreach to prospective investors and buyers, with structured process management through to closing. We conduct negotiations that persuade and deliver results.
Approaching potential investors and buyers
Process Control
Negotiation
Closing
Our network of experts and our years of experience make this step particularly efficient. We use state-of-the-art technology and data to validate results and create a solid foundation for strategic decisions.
Based on the analysis, we develop a clear strategy with defined goals and courses of action. We provide orientation and set the roadmap that will guide the further process.
We prepare all relevant documents, evaluations, and analyses professionally and reliably. This creates a convincing foundation that makes values visible and builds trust. Compilation of potential investors (longlist & shortlist).
Initial successes aren't left to chance. With clear processes, measurable KPIs, and proven methods, we create structures that enable growth and sustain it over the long term. This allows strategies to be efficiently transferred to the entire market or organization.
We successfully complete the process and support the implementation until closing.
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