Executive Leadership. Transformation. Buy-and-Build

DBI GmbH is the investment and advisory vehicle of Herwarth Brune.

After more than 35 years in international executive leadership, Herwarth Brune now selectively supports private equity investors, founders and management teams in situations where experience, strategic judgement and operational execution make a measurable difference.

His career includes leadership positions in global organisations with responsibility for businesses of up to €1 billion in annual revenue and more than 22,000 employees. Throughout his career he has led business transformations, acquisitions, post-merger integrations and organisational change across multiple industries, with a particular focus on professional services and security.

Today, his work centres on supporting investors and executive teams during critical phases of value creation—from evaluating strategic opportunities to executing transformation initiatives and accelerating sustainable growth.

Our focus: maximum benefit and added value for our clients

M&A & Buy-and-Build

Supporting investors and management teams before, during and after acquisitions, with particular emphasis on integration, organisational alignment and long-term value creation.

Business Transformation

Leading organisations through periods of change by combining strategic direction with disciplined operational execution.

Business Transformation

Leading organisations through periods of change by combining strategic direction with disciplined operational execution.

Leadership

Building high-performing organisations, developing leadership teams and creating cultures that deliver sustainable business performance.

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