Maximilian Walter

Strategy & Consulting & Law | International Management | HKUST & SSE CEMS

Germany

About

International business professional with a background in automotive industry projects, strategy consulting, and law. Graduated from the CEMS Master in International Management at HKUST and the Stockholm School of Economics. Experienced across Europe, Asia, and North America, with a focus on corporate finance, M&A, restructuring, and cross-border legal and business operations. Known for structured thinking, intercultural fluency, and a hands-on approach to complex business challenges. Feel free to reach out for professional networking.

Experience

  • Insolvency Law, Restructuring & Distressed M&A at GRUB BRUGGER Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Business Development, Trading & Consulting at Dr. Walter Business Trading & Consulting
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Rejoined the company to lead strategic sourcing and consulting initiatives with a continued focus on international supplier coordination and project advisory in tunneling and rail.

  • Strategy Consultant - CNCBI x HKUST at China CITIC Bank International Limited
    Feb 2025 - May 2025 · 4 mos

    Selected as part of a strategic consulting collaboration between HKUST Business School and CNCBI. Developed forward-thinking fraud mitigation strategies to enhance customer trust and reduce real-time risk exposure in digital banking.

  • Insolvency Law, Restructuring & Distressed M&A at GRUB BRUGGER Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB
    Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 · 5 mos

    Worked in the restructuring team of Attorney Martin Mucha, contributing to high-profile insolvency proceedings of a leading international e-mobility automotive supplier. Supported legal and financial aspects of insolvency continuation, distressed M&A, and corporate restructuring.

  • Management Consulting - Corporate Finance & M&A at Porsche Consulting
    Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 · 4 mos

    • Built scenario-based valuation models and cost structures for various value creation strategies • Prepared board-level presentations and decision papers for DAX-listed clients • Conducted impairment testing and sensitivity analysis for company share valuations • Supported business scaling through location analysis, funding procedures, and financing strategy • Planned, facilitated, and followed up on strategic client workshops across project phases