We combine decades of international leadership experience in top positions with operational implementation expertise gained from managing successful transformation, brand, and digitalization projects.
01. Top-level leadership experience
Decades of international responsibility in Europe, the USA, and Asia – as a member of the Executive Board, Supervisory Board, and Administrative Board of leading global companies.
02. Over 120 successful M&A transactions
These include the merger of AOL and Time Warner (the largest in the world), the development of the RTL Group, the acquisition of Random House, the founding of the Thomas Cook Group, the purchase and sale of Apcoa (12x multiplier), the sale of Mediaways to Telefónica, and the founding of Sportfive.
03. Record growth at Bertelsmann
Revenue increased by €8.3 billion, EBITA increased from €0.9 billion to €3.2 billion, equity increased sixfold, and the number of employees increased significantly. (use existing image)
04. Global top positions
During this time, Bertelsmann became the world's most admired media company (Fortune 100) and the most popular employer in Germany.
05. International investor and thought leader network
Long-standing contacts with decision-makers, knowledge holders, and investors in media, technology, industry, and private equity.
06. Operational implementation competence
Direct experience in managing and implementing complex projects – from building international brands and communities to digital transformation and market launch of new business models.
We think ahead and identify developments before they become apparent. This allows us to create opportunities early and develop strategies that last.
We listen and understand the people behind the issues. With empathy, we build trust, create partnerships, and develop solutions that truly deliver.
Excellence is evident in the small details. With precision and care, we ensure quality, reliability, and impact.
We question the familiar and discover new perspectives. Creativity opens up possibilities others don't see and turns obstacles into opportunities.
With in-depth insights into competitors and industries, we help identify opportunities, reduce risks, and secure long-term value creation, as we did, among other things, in the establishment of Barca Media, FC Barcelona's central unit for the creation, production, and marketing of digital, multimedia content, in order to distribute it worldwide in a bundled and targeted manner via our own platforms and partners such as Disney+, DirecTV, Sony Pictures, Univision, and DAZN.
Tailor-made approaches guarantee individualized and effective support. With over 120 successfully completed transactions, Middelhoff has an exceptional track record. This includes the $182 billion merger of AOL and Time Warner, the world's largest media merger to date.
Our successes include building international communities for the market launch of the Mercedes EQ and the She's Mercedes initiative. With aka-aki, we founded the first mobile, location-based social network in Germany and France, successfully scaling it, and setting up monetization.
Our work includes, for example, supporting SignalIduna's digital unit "Signals," from its initial launch to its development. With initiatives like "Kulturschmiede," we have also established bottom-up approaches for cultural change. At Continental, we supported the global leadership initiative "Diversity Summit," which has spawned numerous projects and international programs.
New Work Toolbox
Transformation consulting
Innovation programs
Building digital business branches
Our network of experts and years of experience make this step particularly efficient. We use cutting-edge technology and data to validate results and create a solid foundation for strategic decisions.
With in-depth insights into competitors and industries, we help identify opportunities, minimize risks, and secure long-term value creation. We develop strategies that are effective and sustainable.
We tailor customized packages of measures precisely tailored to your goals. Whether new business models, organizational development, or operational initiatives, every solution is practical, implementable, and geared toward sustainable success.
Initial successes aren't left to chance. With clear processes, measurable KPIs, and proven methods, we create structures that enable growth and sustain it over the long term. This allows strategies to be efficiently transferred to the entire market or organization.
Sustainable success is achieved through consistent implementation. We support organizations in change processes, embed new ways of working, and ensure sustainable impact through continuous monitoring and optimization.
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