Our Partners

Thomas Tschol
CEO & Partner
 
Thomas Tschol is one of Austria’s most renowned Executive Interim Managers, with exceptional expertise in restructuring. He founded Management Factory Corporate Advisory GmbH in 2001.

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Reinhold Pfeifer
CEO & Partner
 
Reinhold Pfeifer has extensive experience as a C-level manager in large corporations, both as a permanent and as an interim manager. His favorite areas are finance and restructuring.

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Gerhard Wüest
Partner

Gerhard Wüest is one of the leading pioneers of Executive Interim Management in Austria. He founded Management Factory Corporate Advisory GmbH in 2001 and serves as chairman of several supervisory boards.

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Martin Pfeffer
Partner
 
Martin Pfeffer joined Management Factory more than twenty years ago and grew together with the company. His main areas of expertise are finance, restructuring, management consulting, and interim management.

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Christian Kniescheck
Partner

Christian Kniescheck has been active in executive interim management and consulting for decades. He personally works on mandates with a restructuring and transformation focus and is regarded as Management Factory’s expert in operational excellence.

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Christian Egger
Partner

Christian Egger is a certified turnaround expert (CTE) and certified project manager (IPMA). Since 2012, he has been with Management Factory, personally handling our most challenging restructuring assignments.

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Christopher Klena
Partner

Christopher Klena is a partner at Management Factory and leads the Financial Advisory division. With many years of project experience and extensive expertise in restructurings, he and his team provide tailored solutions for complex financial challenges.

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Julian Wildpaner
Partner

Julian Wildpaner is a partner at Management Factory working in the Financial Advisory division. His main areas of expertise are restructurings, business planning, and transaction advisory.

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Roman Benedetto
Partner
 
Roman Benedetto is a Partner at Management Factory, specializing in Operations. With more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry and management consulting, he has led and supported international transformation projects with a strong focus on turnaround management, digitalization, organizational development, and innovation. In addition, Roman Benedetto is actively involved in the mobility sector as a lecturer, editor, and advisory board member, and brings a strong network across the DACH region.

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Markus Nakanishi
Partner

Markus Nakanishi has many years of international professional experience in the fields of sales, marketing, and vehicle development in the automotive industry. For more than five years, he has been successfully advising clients from the manufacturing industry, focusing on executive interim management assignments in the areas of operations, HR, production & logistics, as well as finance and R&D.

+49 711 22 86 13 1

Manoj George
Partner

After a 24-year career as a manager in major German and U.S. companies, Manoj George began a new professional chapter in 2024 as a Partner at VALTUS Germany. With his international background, he aims to position VALTUS as a leading provider of interim management solutions in Germany and to focus on the needs of small and mid-sized private equity firms.

+49 174 193 2147

Tobias Eitel
Partner

Tobias Eitel is a seasoned expert, recognized for his effectiveness in solving complex challenges. With over 15 years of experience as a consultant, founder, and executive, he brings deep expertise in M&A, post-merger integration, restructuring, strategy, and financing. 

As a specialist in value creation and the execution of Buy & Build strategies, Tobias Eitel has successfully led numerous Interim Executive Management projects. He has a strong command of the specific requirements associated with interim leadership roles, particularly within family-owned businesses and private equity environments. 

Joachim Schück
Partner

With over 25 years of senior leadership experience within globally renowned brands in the consumer goods, retail, and technology sectors, Joachim Schück is an accomplished international executive and seasoned consultant. Throughout his career, he has held full P&L responsibility and led major transformations, including the redesign of omnichannel customer experiences, the development of next-generation supply chains, and the implementation of ambitious transformation programs focused on accelerated growth and sustainable profitability. 

Dr. Andreas Greis
Partner

Dr. Andreas Greis brings over 25 years of experience as a transformation leader in the fields of IT, automotive, startups, and consulting. He has held senior executive and board positions with extensive international P&L responsibility and has successfully led large organizations such as T-Systems Professional Services, driving growth initiatives.
As an expert in digital transformation and strategy, he has built high-performance teams and led global expansion projects across Europe, North and South America, and Asia.

Simon Frei
CEO

With more than 30 years of experience as a CFO, interim manager, and finance specialist, Simon has built a broad international career in publicly listed corporations, medium-sized companies, and scale-ups. His professional track record includes positions at Holcim, Strellson, Thurella, Oerlikon, ALBA Group, Meyer Burger, as well as various technology and financial companies.

His expertise covers financial strategy, M&A, restructurings, international controlling, and the implementation of complex transformation and digitalization projects (ERP, shared services, reporting systems). As an interim group CFO and project leader, he has guided companies across Europe, Asia, and Switzerland through demanding transformation processes, bringing proven expertise in project and change management.

In 2019, he co-founded FS Partners AG, a boutique advisory firm specializing in interim CFO mandates. Over more than 15 successful years, Simon Frei has established FS Partners AG as a market leader in Switzerland for interim finance professionals.

Tom Schlup
Partner

Tom has more than 15 years of experience in various accounting, finance, and controlling functions, including several years as an M&A and corporate finance manager at a digital marketplace operator. He then supported more than one hundred startup companies over a three-year period as part of the SEF.Growth acceleration program, also serving on the jury of the Swiss Economic Award and the Innosuisse Covid Credit Board.

In his current role as a fractional or interim CFO and advisor, Tom supports startups and SMEs in strategic financial planning, financing matters, and operational financial management. With his long-standing experience, he is well acquainted with the typical challenges of digital and SaaS-based business models and helps these companies apply their strategic and management tools effectively.

Christian Nauer
Partner

Christian brings a wealth of experience from over a decade as an entrepreneur and board member in startup companies. After the sale of his Swiss-based consulting company to a Canadian competitor he has served as a fractional CFO to several swiss-based scale-up companies, including Lakera, Librio or Alithea Genomics.

He also supported many startups firming their financial story and raising money as part of the Swiss Economic Award Expert Jury and the SEF.Growth accelerator program.

Roland Kleeb
Managing Partner

Roland has more than three decades of experience as a Group CFO, interim manager, and financial advisor in international corporations as well as medium-sized companies, including over 11 years as Interim Group CFO or CFO. His career covers senior CFO roles in publicly listed and privately owned groups across the construction, beverages, technology, real estate, services, and other industries. He specializes in financial strategy, digitalization, M&A transactions, restructurings, and the implementation of shared service centers, ERP, and reporting systems.

In addition to his long-standing leadership experience, he brings extensive international expertise in various areas of global financial management, such as transfer pricing and production relocations. With his proven track record in project and change management, he supports companies through transformation processes.

Arnaud Cordelle
Partner, Valtus France

Arnaud has over 25 years of experience in the FMCG industry and was CEO of Intersnack France for 5 years, leading its return to growth.

Aymeric Bas
Managing Partner International & Chief Revenue Officer

Aymeric has exceptional experience in General Management, International Sales, Operations and Project Management in Europe, Africa and Asia.

Bertrand Falcotet
Partner

Bertrand started his career in auditing and held several operational positions in companies before entering the private equity world.

Bertrand Grimm
Partner

Bertrand dedicated 15 years of his career to industrial management and carried out numerous international business transformation assignments.

Claudie Hamerstehl
Partner

Claudie gained great experience at major engineering companies where she focused on international business development.

Emmanuel Gendre
Associate Partner

Emmanuel is an Aeronautical Engineer graduated from ISAE-Sup’Aéro and holds an MBA from INSEAD. He has 25 years of experience in large international firms as well as SMEs in the automotive industry, cosmetics, luxury, wholesale, and retail sectors.

Frédéric Ripart
Partner

Formerly regional director of international subsidiaries, Frédéric held the international development manager position for an African BU.

Isabelle Obrecht
Partner

Isabelle Obrecht has over 20 years of experience in HR of which 10 as CHRO. Isabelle has been accompanying decision-makers of SMEs, ETIs and subsidiaries of international groups in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, luxury brands, retail and consulting sectors.

Jérôme Vercaemer
Partner

Jérôme has overseen several transformation projects specializing in high-tech, telecommunications, media and public service industries.

Lionel Gouget
Partner

Lionel served as CFO in several groups. Accustomed to complex environments, he is at the heart of the management of deep transformations.

Philippe Soullier
Chairman, Valtus Group

Philippe is a leading pioneer of interim management in France. He founded Valtus to meet companies’ need for skilled senior roles.

Thierry Grimaux
Partner

Thierry held various senior management positions in his career before specializing in M&A, restructuring and turnaround.

Yves Mégret
Managing Partner

Yves has over 18 years of experience in HR, 10 of which as CHRO. He has worked in the manufacturing, services and retail industries.

Frank Besson
Associate Partner

Frank has 30 years of experience with Tier 1 automotive suppliers. An engineer by training, he began his career at Plastic Omnium, holding various leadership positions for nearly twenty years. His expertise in strategic management and his global vision of industry and tech make him an asset for Valtus, strengthening the industrial practice on a European level.

+33 6 22 41 98 38

Isabelle Couturet
Partner

Graduated from EDHEC Business School, Isabelle Couturet has built her career within renowned groups in the luxury, watchmaking, and cosmetics industries. Isabelle has led major restructuring projects, including production relocation and supply chain optimization, digitalization of offerings and organizations, as well as the integration of new ERP systems and AI tools. Her experience also spans international development, commercial optimization, and brand repositioning.

Isabelle joined Valtus in 2025.

+33 6 15 28 66 50

Florence Villemain
Senior Partner, Talent Team

A graduate of ESC Lille, Florence began her career in B to B HR benefits, working in business development and marketing. She joined Valtus in 2003, creating the Talent Team in 2006.

Florence is in charge of CEOs and Managing Directors.

+33 6 27 65 63 99

Emmanuel Fretti
Associate Partner

Emmanuel has more than 25 years of experience as a business leader, mainly in the health and software sectors, in growth, fundraising, internationalization, and turnaround contexts. In particular, he developed the company Elan Software, a publisher of solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics and Biotechnology industries in Europe; he then settled in the United States for several years to create and develop the American subsidiary by setting up commercial organizations for direct and indirect sales.

He joined Valtus in 2022.

+33 6 60 70 02 70

Olivier Laborie
Senior Partner

Olivier has more than 25 years of management experience, including 15 years as CEO. He has over 20 years of international experience within large international groups, in the cybersecurity, telecommunications, Smart Grid and energy sectors.

He led transformation, business development and partnership programs before joining Valtus in 2023.

+33 7 84 33 95 18

Pierre-Olivier Gisserot
Partner

Graduated from ESCP in 1992, Pierre-Olivier Gisserot brings nearly 30 years of solid experience as Chief Financial Officer to Valtus, gained in prominent roles within major companies across diverse sectors.

His professional journey, initiated at Arthur Andersen, has been marked by significant contributions, notably at BIC, Alstom, and more recently at Prodways Group and Inherent Group. Possessing a dual expertise in finance and operations, he played a key role in strategic operations such as acquisitions, initial public offerings, and changes in shareholders.

Pierre-Olivier joins Valtus in 2024.

+33 7 76 98 70 37

Didier Cohen
Partner

Didier Cohen has nearly 30 years of experience in the field of new technologies and expertise in the telecoms, software, and cybersecurity sectors.

A graduate of the École Polytechnique and Télécom Paris, Didier Cohen has held various management positions in major international groups including Nokia and Oberthur Technologies (now Idémia), as well as strategy and business unit management positions in French technology companies. He also founded and managed a consulting firm specializing in strategy and organization for the technology and industrial sectors.

Didier joined Valtus in 2024.

+33 6 83 84 00 32

Yann-Etienne Le Gall
Senior Partner

Graduated from Sciences Po Paris, Yann-Etienne Le Gall has over 30 years of experience in Human Resources.

He began his international career at Schlumberger, where he held various positions within the Human Resources department, before joining Forvia, formerly Faurecia, as Vice President in charge of HR development. He then became HR Director of Groupe Rocher, where he took part in transforming the group into the first mission-driven company before being appointed Deputy Managing Director.

He joined Valtus in 2023.

+33 7 84 02 35 52

Olivier Marret
Partner

Olivier has over 20 years of experience in the consumer goods sector and has been involved in many transformation and integration projects.

Steve Rutherford
Partner

Steve experience spans senior leadership roles in Accounting, Finance, IT, Management Consultancy, Strategy, Professional services and more.

Roberto La Caria
Managing Partner

Roberto has built a diverse career in prominent multinational and entrepreneurial organizations, holding various roles from Operations Director to General Manager and CEO. He enhanced his solid professional experience with a Master in Crisis and Change Management. Over more than 25 years as an executive in North American and German multinational groups, he has managed industrial restructuring projects, turnaround operations, M&A, and change management initiatives. His significant international experience allows him to operate in complex and culturally diverse multinational contexts.

Francesca Ivaldi
Partner

Francesca holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a post-graduate master’s degree in Marketing and an executive master’s degree in Luxury Business Management. Additionally, she earned a Sales Master Certificate from the Xerox Commercial Business School.

Francesca has deep expertise across various markets, sales channels, and multicultural organizations. She has successfully led business development, turnaround strategies, change management, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.

Federico Ferrarini
Partner

Federico is a seasoned professional with a commitment to excellence in financial management and community engagement. In addition to his leadership role, he serves as an advisor for our community and manager training programs, where he leverages his expertise to develop future leaders. As the visionary founder of Leading Network and Leading Business School, Federico is dedicated to driving innovation and fostering thought leadership in management training.

Björn Henriksson
CEO, Valtus Group
Head of the Nordic Region and Partner

Björn has an international background from the manufacturing industry, MedTech and management consulting. Previous roles include EVP at Etac, Principal at Arthur D. Little, and Electrolux Italy.

+46 (0)76 100 18 86
bjorn.henriksson@nordicinterim.com

Cecilia Brinck
Managing Partner Sweden

Cecilia has extensive experience in management recruitment. Previous roles include Senior Manager at Navigio and Partner at Head Agent. Furthermore, Cecilia has held leading roles such as Head of Sales at EF Education First and Sales Manager at Mercuri International.

+46 (0)73 650 80 17
cecilia.brinck@nordicinterim.com

Clara Scherman
Partner

Clara has many years of experience in interim management and executive search. Previous roles include Senior Consultant at Alumni Interim and Executive Search Consultant at Head Agent. In addition, Clara has over 15 years of experience from international work in the media industry through her various roles in senior positions in purchasing at the TV4 Group, as well as at Fox Networks Group where she was channel manager and deputy country manager in Sweden.

+46 (0)70 666 86 28

Henrik Höjsgaard
Managing Partner Nordic Interim Denmark &
Partner Nordic Interim Sweden

Henrik has experience from leading roles in shipping, industry, transport & logistics, healthcare and staffing / recruitment. After line manager roles at Keolis, PostNord, Proffice and Aleris, among others, he has been a Partner at the Stockholm office since 2020.

+46 (0)76 101 44 24
henrik.hojsgaard@nordicinterim.com

Janeric Peterson
Founder and Partner

Janeric has an international background from consumer goods, retail and management consulting. Previous roles include Business Area Manager at Coop, Junior Partner at McKinsey & Company.

+46 (0)31 13 15 20
j.peterson@nordicinterim.com

Therese Liljedahl von Segebaden
Partner

Therese brings 15+ years of experience from Executive Search, assisting clients in recruitment and assessment processes on CXO, CEO and board level – in privately held as well as listed and PE-owned organizations. Previously Partner and Co-Head of the Professional Service practice within the human capital firm Novare.

+46 76 002 45 74

Ulrika Axelsson
Partner

With more than 25 years of diverse experience across multiple organizations, Ulrika has built a career with a strong foundation in management consulting. She spent 13 years at Centigo, where she served as Partner for six years. Her international experience includes roles at Business Sweden and Credit Suisse in the UK. 

Ulrika is deeply committed to the human side of business and has a strong belief that effective talent management is a critical success factor — particularly in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. 

Henrik Höjsgaard
Managing Partner Nordic Interim Denmark &
Partner Nordic Interim Sweden

Henrik has experience from leading roles in shipping, industry, transport & logistics, healthcare and staffing / recruitment. After line manager roles at Keolis, PostNord, Proffice and Aleris, among others, he has been a Partner at the Stockholm office since 2020.

+46 (0)76 101 44 24
henrik.hojsgaard@nordicinterim.com

Ole Perregaard
Partner

Ole has extensive experience in general management and sales. Prior to joining Nordic Interim Denmark, he was General Manager for CAD Kompagniet. Earlier he held positions as Key Account Manager and Sales Manager at Adecco and Bluegarden.

+45 70 84 82 26
OP@NORDICINTERIM.DK

Kari Peuhkuri
CEO Finland and Partner

Kari has an extensive international experience within Executive Search. Previous roles within JFP Executive Search Oy and Mercuri Urval.

+358 40 503 4988
kari.peuhkuri@nordicinterim.fi

Niklas Björkman
Partner

Niklas has extensive experience in various industries and international companies and has worked with Fazer, Tongyu Technology and Stora Enso, among others.

+358 40 096 0534
niklas.bjorkman@nordicinterim.fi

Jan Långbacka
Partner

Jan has worked broadly in various industries, business development and general management. He has more than 20 years of experience In developing organizations and successful leadership.

+358 50 555 1380
jan.langbacka@nordicinterim.fi

Minna Kelonen
Partner, Senior Consultant

Minna has an extensive experience in the service business, both in national and international companies in the finance, media, and recruitment industries. She has held leadership positions in sales, marketing, change management, and operational functions. In addition, she has worked as a management consultant in her own company. 

+358 50 564 3663
MINNA.KELONEN@NORDICINTERIM.FI