M&A | Buy-and-Build
From Transaction to Transformation
Successful acquisitions are rarely determined by the transaction itself. Long-term value is created by selecting the right opportunities, integrating businesses effectively and building organisations capable of sustainable growth.
Throughout his executive career, Herwarth Brune has been directly involved in acquisitions, post-merger integrations and business transformations across several industries. Most recently, as Country President of Securitas Germany, he led the acquisition and integration of electronic security companies while transforming the organisation into an integrated security solutions provider. Earlier leadership roles at ManpowerGroup Germany and other international organisations also involved acquisitions, organisational integration and significant business transformation.
Today, Herwarth Brune works selectively with private equity investors, founders and management teams on situations where executive leadership and operational experience contribute to long-term value creation.
Typical Areas of Contribution
Investment Evaluation
Supporting investors with an executive perspective on business quality, organisational capabilities and value creation opportunities.
Buy-and-Build
Supporting management teams in defining and executing acquisition strategies that strengthen long-term competitive positioning.
Integration
Helping organisations integrate acquisitions efficiently by aligning leadership, culture, organisational structures and operating models.
Transformation
Supporting portfolio companies during periods of strategic, organisational and operational change.
Leadership
Building executive teams capable of delivering sustainable performance throughout the investment cycle.
Typical Situations
Support may include:
- Buy-and-build strategies
- Post-merger integration
- Organisational transformation
- Executive leadership during periods of change
- Growth acceleration
- Leadership team development
- Strategic repositioning
- Board support for portfolio companies
Working Approach
Every business is different.
Rather than applying standard consulting methodologies, Herwarth Brune contributes practical executive experience gained from leading large organisations, integrating acquisitions and delivering transformation programmes over more than three decades.
The focus is always on pragmatic execution, leadership alignment and sustainable value creation.
