For seven years I was able to work in the exciting world of private equity. I was involved in numerous valuations and analyses (due diligence) and actively helped shapetwo investments – Sächsische Bronzewarenfabrik (SBF AG) and Adcubum AG – in management positions.
My tasks ranged from presentations at institutions such as Cerberus, Goldman Sachs and UBS to investor relations. I developed financial scenarios, attended general meetings of our listed company and set the course for the future. A personal highlight was attending Berkshire Hathaway’s Annual General Meeting, where I was able to learn about Warren Buffett’s “value” approach together with an investment club.
I was particularly influenced by the genuine private equity approach: we invested with our own capital – including myself personally – and were closely involved in the operations of our investments. This time has challenged me and allowed me to grow, even if responsibility sometimes meant sleepless nights. My special thanks go to my mentor Karl-Friedrich Kalmund, who always trusted me with challenging tasks and thus shaped me.
