Philipp Neubrand

Managing Partner / CEO

Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Experience

  • Managing Partner / CEO at MNL Business & Management Partners GmbH
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Co-Founder and Managing Partner of a M&A and strategy advisory firm, advising small- to mid-cap clients across Europe. - Built and scaled the company from inception, including team scaling and adaption - Led the firm’s core service lines, including M&A advisory, strategy, performance and business development - Advised international clients across industries on strategic transformation and transaction execution - Successfully executed domestic and cross-border M&A mandates - Held fractional C-level roles (CFO/CSO) to drive operational performance and growth

  • Markenverantwortlicher / Brand Manager at UZIN UTZ Tools
    Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr

    Responsible for global brand strategy and organizational development of Uzin Utz Tools and its brands Wolff & Pajarito - Led and reorganized marketing, product management, and digitalization functions (9 direct reports) - Developed and implemented a company strategy aligned with group-level objectives - Managed global brand positioning and international business development initiatives - Implemented structured product development and cross-company process management - Member of the leadership team within the group

  • Vorstandsassistent / Executive Assistant at UZIN UTZ
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Strategic and operational support role to the executive board with exposure to group-wide transformation initiatives. - Drove cross-functional strategic initiatives at group level - Led and coordinated key corporate projects (e.g., sales excellence, transformation programs) - Acted as a key interface between executive management and operational units - Contributed to group-wide strategy development

  • Head of Sales and Administration / Plant Management at Edelmann France
    Mar 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Full P&L and operational responsibility for a French production entity with a strong focus on restructuring and performance improvement. - Led the organization with full functional responsibility (7 direct reports; approx. 60 employees total) - Managed finance, operations, and overall business performance - Executed site relocation including organizational restructuring - Implemented lean management and improved working capital efficiency - Strengthened operational and administrative processes - Member of the global Edelmann leadership team

  • Edelmann Group (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Sales Beauty Care & Deputy Head of Customer Service
      Oct 2016 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Project and operational leadership role focused on process optimization and international coordination. - Managed cross-border projects between headquarters and international subsidiaries - Improved customer service processes and internal efficiency - Acted as key interface for major international clients - Supported supply chain coordination and operational improvements

    • DHBW-Student / Corporate Trainee
      Oct 2013 - Sep 2016 · 3 yrs

      Purchasing HR Sales Accounting