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Peter Frauenknecht, Chief Financial Officer at Arxada, recently joined senior finance leaders at the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Financial Leadership Forum in Düsseldorf to discuss the Performance Effects of Private Equity. Drawing on Arxada’s experience, Peter shared insights on creating sustainable value in a private equity environment, including how organizations build performance, transparency, and momentum under ambitious timelines. Key takeaways: - Transition a carve‑out to an efficient stand‑alone company - Build strong leadership, teams, and a clear culture and organizational set-up - Embed financial discipline through KPIs, cash focus, and aligned incentives - Define a focused value‑creation strategy early - Execute a coordinated, company‑wide operational improvement strategy - Treat exit and capital‑markets readiness as a mindset, not an event Thank you to WHU and fellow participants for a thoughtful exchange. Pictured with: Dr. Patricio Ohle & Prof. Dr. B. Burcin Yurtoglu #FinanceLeadership #PrivateEquity #ValueCreation #WeAreArxada