I advise digital service firms – including Agencies, Consultancies, and IT Service Providers – as well as strategic and financial investors (such as Private Equity firms, Family Offices, and Venture Capital firms) on how to increase enterprise value of digital service business.
With over 30 years of hands-on leadership experience in the industry as CEO (i.e. IBM iX) and Entrepreneur, I work with founders, management and investors to accelerate growth, improve profitability, and prepare companies for strategic transactions.
My focus is on three key areas:
• Exit Readiness: Preparing organizations for successful exit with strategy, growth and efficiency
• M&A Advisory: Supporting transactions with deep industry knowledge, incl. Commercial Due Diligence, target definition, Buy and Build concepts
• Post-Acquisition Support: Unlocking long-term value after the deal, e.g. restructuring, scaling, integrating
I work in various strategic and operational roles depending on the needs of the client. Typical engagements include:
• Strategic & executive advisory mandates
• Advisory & Supervisory Board positions
• Non-executive directorships
• Interim leadership roles
• Chief Transformation / Restructuring Officer (interim)