Over 30 years alongside owners, management teams and investors — from the first assessment to execution.
Over 30 years of expertise in the analysis, coordination and execution of corporate transactions, alongside developing and assessing innovative business models and strategies.
More than two decades as a Partner and Managing Director within international private equity firms, consistently taking responsibility for portfolio companies as an active advisory board member.
A bridge between owners, management teams and specialist advisors — delivering pragmatic, hands-on support.
Deeply familiar with the German Mittelstand, and equally versed in the dynamics of private-equity and private-debt investors as well as family, technology and early-stage companies.
Germany as home market, with substantial insight into the European and US corporate landscapes.
Rapid, objective assessment of corporate situations from an outside “PE perspective”.
Advisory & supervisory board roles across private-equity portfolios — the sectors, and where value was created.
Strategic realignment · add-on M&A · management build-out
Org redesign · non-core divestitures · cost structure
Cross-border add-ons (US, Italy) · sell-side process
FP&A / controlling build-out · US add-on · legal
Organizational redesign · financial restructuring
Controlling build-out · US bolt-on acquisition
Strategic repositioning · sell-side execution
Eastern-Europe expansion · sell-side process
Core areas of hands-on support for private equity, private debt and family offices.
For private equity & family offices — evaluating and facilitating buy-and-sell strategies, complemented by add-on approaches to foster growth and adaptability.
Precise, insightful evaluation of performance metrics for well-informed strategic decisions.
Strategies to restore financial flexibility and stability for sustainable operations.
Robust plans to engage banks, investors and shareholders; buy-outs, buy-ins, restructurings and start-ups.
An outside view on readiness, plus comprehensive plans for a seamless transition.
Bespoke controlling tools aligned to the priorities of owners, e.g. private equity.
Across manufacturing, distribution, services and technology.
A path across ownership, private equity, banking and consulting.
Owner of a consultancy advising private equity, family offices and shareholders on corporate transactions and corporate finance.
Country Head for Germany and Partner at leading international private equity firms — Advent International, Alpha Private Equity, CAPITON and ECM — with responsibility for investments and strategic initiatives.
Dresdner Bank AG — Structured Finance, Acquisition Financing and Project Financing.
KPMG Consulting — corporate finance advisory and business valuation.
Dipl.-Wirtschaftsinformatiker (MBA and MSc equivalent) — Technical University of Darmstadt.
Client references — shared with permission, anonymised.
“I would gladly work with Holger again at any time and recommend him without reservation.
Markus F.CIO, international technology group
“His clear and structured way of working delivers consistently high-quality results.
Inga F.Partner, investment bank
“He always managed to find the right solution and the right partner.
Friedrich S.Family business owner, furniture
“Working with Holger was — and continues to be — successful and a real pleasure.
Stefan D.Managing Partner, machinery & plant engineering
“If you are looking for clarity and well-founded experience, he is exactly the right person.
Jennifer K.Start-up founder, high-end couture
“Particularly in capital raising and M&A, he brings deep knowledge and hands-on experience.
Maximilian L.Entrepreneur, financial services
Regular notes on transactions, financing structures and board work — published on LinkedIn and as a newsletter.
I am glad to be available for a confidential engagement.
