Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Operating executive and investor with 15+ years of experience in value creation across MedTech, industrial and real asset platforms. Proven track record in turning around underperforming businesses, scaling EBITDA and executing buy-and-build strategies. Founder and CEO with hands-on operational expertise and strong focus on execution. Experience includes restructuring distressed assets, building international sales platforms and driving operational excellence across complex environments. Active investor and operator with focus on portfolio transformation, governance and sustainable value creation. Interested in partnering with Private Equity funds on operating partner roles, portfolio transformation and value creation initiatives.
- Full operational turnaround; transformed from distressed situation to a profitable & scalable business. - Improved EBITDA from negative into double-digit margins. - Redesigned supply chain, production processes, and market positioning. - Expanded international footprint (10+ markets). - Full P&L responsibility, governance, operations, and strategy.
- Founded & Investing own capital across MedTech, real estate, and renewable energy sectors - Executed multiple direct real asset investments and developments (residential & industrial) - Structured and financed property development projects - Oversaw Family Office holdings in industrial assets, MedTech equity, and sustainable investments. - Built a value-oriented portfolio focus on capital preservation & sustainable yield generation. - Implemented governance principles across investments to enhance long-term value & compliance.
- Managed CHF 25M+ project portfolio for a leading Swiss fintech company. - Reduced project delivery time by 6 months through enhanced governance and resource optimization. - Established steering committees and governance structures for cross-functional programs.
- Managed acquisition of CHF 200M+ AUM in distressed debt and private credit portfolios. - Implemented Governance, Risk & Compliance (EIM/ECM) framework for NASDAQ OMX - IPO - Led operational transformation across international entities, cutting costs by 15%
- Managed Post-Merger integration following BASF’s €6.7B acquisition of Ciba. - Directed restructuring and process optimization initiatives across HR, Finance, and Operations. - Delivered €2.5M monthly cost savings through value chain optimization and efficiency measures.