David Schmidt

Managing Director | WALTER FRIES Corporate Finance GmbH

Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany

About

Experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Director with over 10 years of expertise in the German SME sector and a strong focus on sell-side transactions. A proven track record in leading small- and mid-market transactions, managing cross-border deals, and advising on complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Advising owners on optimal exit strategies, and maximizing value through detailed market assessments and strategic negotiations. Expertise in managing the entire sell-side process, from initial preparation through due diligence, to negotiations and finalizing the deal. Fluent in German and English, with a strong cultural and regulatory awareness of the German and European business landscape.

Experience

  • WALTER FRIES Gruppe (12 yrs 6 mos)
    • Managing Director M&A | WALTER FRIES Corporate Finance GmbH
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      M&A Sell-Side Advisory

    • Manager | WALTER FRIES Corporate Finance GmbH
      Feb 2019 - Mar 2025 · 6 yrs 2 mos

      M&A Sell-Side Advisory

    • Consultant | WALTER FRIES Consulting GmbH
      Aug 2016 - Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      M&A, Restructuring, Financing and Strategy projects

  • Advisory Board Member at SCHÄFER-BODO JAGDBERG GmbH - Buttons & Accessories
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Operations at DPD Deutschland
    2013 - 2014 · 1 yr