Robin Pieper

Manager Corporate Development @Rheinmetall | Strategy and M&A for Division ES

Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset, supporting Rheinmetall in driving its growth ambitions through M&A and strategic development in a highly dynamic and exciting defense environment. I bring experience from start-ups, consulting, and mid- to large-sized international corporations, with a strong focus on strategic development and venture building. With a deep family background in injection molding, I also support our 40+ employee mold-making business with great passion - advising on strategic development, modernization, and long-term positioning. I’m always happy to connect within the plastics and injection-molding industry and beyond to explore new opportunities and help advance our business. Outside of work, I’m a dedicated triathlete, constantly pushing my limits and pursuing new goals.

Experience

  • Manager Corporate Development - Strategy and M&A for Division ES at Rheinmetall
    2025 – Present

  • EY-Parthenon (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Strategy Consultant
      2024 – 2025

      Core project experiences to date: - Market landscape assessment and M&A strategy in the food & beverages sector - Buy- and sell-side commercial due diligences in diverse industries - Corporate strategy in the construction and craft sector - Growth strategy conceptualization and operationalization (PMO) in the industrial manufacturing sector - Growth strategy and value-creation assessment for an international HVAC manufacturer - Market study and derivation of strategic growth options in the metals industry

    • Strategy Consultant
      2022 – 2024

      Commercial Due Diligence and Corporate Strategy

  • Chief Of Staff at LAUFMAUS® - Eine Marke der Flowtastic GmbH
    2020 – 2022

    Business Strategy, New Business Development and +3 skills

  • Entrepreneur In Residence at Street Pro GmbH
    2021 – 2021

    Street Pro was a digital football coach that enabled everyone to train like the pros do. As a member of a advisory team, I played a pivotal role in assessing the potential re-launch of the application 1.5 years post-founding, conducting a comprehensive analysis of the business model and the commercial market landscape. Following the analysis phase, I collaborated with the shareholders to reach a unanimous decision on the company's closure.

  • Intern - Venture Development at Razor Group
    2021 – 2021

    Razor Group is Europe's leading and fastest-growing e-commerce brand aggregator with 100+ e-com brands unified under one roof. During my internship, I was entrusted with the comprehensive management of an e-commerce brand as well as the cross-company integration of fulfillment and service providers. Key tasks and responsibilities: Supply chain optimization, brand development, internal process optimization