• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to founders and owners of mid - market firms across industrials, tech, manufacturing, and services • Advised on the sale of a European EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) provider • Developed restructuring and turnaround plans for a German industrial automation company • Guided strategy, valuation, and funding readiness for an Austrian technology start - up • Acted as interim CFO for a German events and exhibitions group during a transformation phase • Developed strategic positioning and investor materials for cross - border M&A transactions

• Directed corporate strategy and finance for €8B+ international investment group • Advised ownership on investment priorities, asset allocation, and portfolio rebalancing • Led M&A, refinancing, and capital strategy projects across hospitality and real estate verticals • Oversaw FP&A, treasury, and controlling functions across group subsidiaries • Acted as strategic liaison to external stakeholders (banks, auditors, advisors) and reported to group headquarters

• Led international M&A deals with a focus on industrial and tech sectors • Directed strategic analysis, valuation, and due diligence for both buy- and sell - side clients • Developed market entry strategies for European and US clients pursuing inorganic growth

• Delivered strategic plans, growth assessments, and feasibility studies across industries • Supported C - suite clients with market research, expansion strategy, and financial diagnostics

• Led strategic M&A advisory mandates including government privatisation and cross - border asset disposals • Worked with state - owned and private enterprises across CEE and Western Europe

• Executed buy - side M&A and strategic direct investments across the Balkans and Central Europe • Advised on market entry strategy, acquisition targets, and investment structuring

CFA Institute / Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA Charterholder)