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THE PEOPLE BEHIND CAESAR
Direct access to senior expertise.
Garbriel Ghirmay
CEO & Managing Partner
Expertise:
· Strategy
· Risk Management
· Asset Management
· M&A
· Value Creation
· Operative Transformation
· Commercial Ledership
Background:
· Interim CEO
· Former Project Leader BCG
· BS TUM Physik
· MS Economics - Finance & Valuation
Sarah R.
Senior Advisor
Expertise:
· Strategic Transformation
· Leadership
· Executive Advisory
· Talent Development
Background:
· Former Partner McKinsey & Company
· Harvard, CBS & Yale Alumni
· Lead, Caesar Strategy - Mentoring Program
Martin Thomas
Executive Advisor
Expertise:
· Private Equity
· Strategic Due Diligence
· Value Creation
· Operational Transformation
· Buy-Side & Sell-Side
· M&A
Focused on private equity portfolio companies, sustainable growth and successful exit strategies.
Background:
· Former Partner Bain & Company
· WHU - Finance & Management
· Frankfurt School - General Managemnt
About CAESAR STRATEGY
Caesar Strategy is a boutique executive advisory firm focused on M&A, private equity, and value creation.
Our leadership team combines top-tier consulting and investment expertise: Gabriel Ghirmay, former Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group and Consultant at Deloitte; Martin Thomas, former Partner at Bain & Company; and Sarah R., former Partner at McKinsey & Company. We help clients unlock measurable value across financial services, industrial businesses, and diversified corporate portfolios.
Core Competencies:
Transformation of Private Equity Portfolios & Value Creation
Transactions
Performance
M&A Execution & Post-Merger Integration
Financial & Operating Model Transformation
Deal Readiness & Valuation Enhancement
Interim-Management (CEO | CFO | COO | CRO)
We don’t just develop the strategy—we deliver measurable EBITDA, cash flow, or synergy effects within 100 days.
Selected Mandates/ Early experience
Selected Assignments & Impact:
Role: Interim CEO – full P&L, governance, management of bidders
Impact: double-digit €m EBITDA | 10–15% increase in valuation | Multiple expansion
Execution: Deal readiness <60 days | 4–6 bidders managed
Result: Asset positioned with a significantly improved equity story and valuation
Role: Interim Head of Risk / CRO Advisor
Impact: −12–18% default risk | €0.8–1.4 million p.a. in commission savings
Execution: Early warning system implemented | Time-to-detect 7–10 days
Result: Stabilized portfolio with a scalable, risk-adjusted growth base
Role: Interim CEO – Leading a 9-member task force team
Impact: €5–10 million in EBITDA potential | 8–12% EV uplift
Execution: Implemented in ~8 weeks, completed ahead of schedule
Result: Prioritized value creation roadmap for sustainable profitability
Role: CEO / Operating Partner (Exit Readiness, PE Portfolio Company)
Impact: +€6–9.2m EBITDA | Exit multiple uplift 8.5x → ~10.0x | +€60–65m EV creation
Execution: 3-year value creation program | Buy-and-build strategy (4–7 targets) | Equity story & investor positioning
Result: Exit-ready platform (€160–190m revenue, €18–22m EBITDA) with clear value creation roadmap
Track Record: Executive Execution & Value Creation
MBB-Heritage (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) | Interim CEO & Operating Partner Excellence
Executive Summary: The Execution Standard
Strategic Rigor meets Cold, Hard Results.
Who we are:
An elite strike team for high-stakes Private Equity situations. Led by Ex-Partners (McKinsey/Harvard MBA, Bain, Roland Berger) and Ex-Finance Leads (Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank). We don't advise; we execute.
What we deliver (8–32 Weeks):
EBITDA Impact: €5M – €10M+ per engagement.
Enterprise Value Uplift: Up to €65M through radical Value Creation & Multiple Expansion.
Exit Readiness: Deal-ready in <60 days with 10–15% valuation premiums.
Liquidity: Up to €18M cash-release via Working Capital & Debt Restructuring.
The Edge:
Harvard-Audit-Standard: Zero-defect deliverables through uncompromising internal scrutiny.
Elite Engine: Task Forces powered by the top 1% from ETH, LSE, and WHU (Caesar Academy).
No Compromise: We only deploy senior-only teams. No juniors, no slides without impact.
Aggregated Impact: €32M+ EBITDA | €220M+ EV Uplift
Track record 11 Mandates
#01 INDUSTRIAL GROUP (Mid-Cap PE)
Role: Interim CEO / Operating Partner
Impact: +€9.2M EBITDA Improvement | +€65M Enterprise Value Uplift
Execution of a radical production footprint redesign and cost-out program.
Implementation of a Buy-and-Build strategy (7 add-on targets acquired & integrated).
Finalized with a zero-defect Exit Readiness Audit under Harvard-Rigor standards.
#02 TECH / SAAS PORTFOLIO (Growth PE)
Role: M&A Lead / Investment Readiness
Impact: +15% Valuation Premium | Competitive Exit Success
Strategic reframing of the Equity Story and operative P&L normalization.
Commercial Upside Mapping (Pricing & Retention) for Tier-1 bidders.
Full data room architecture and investor readiness achieved in <60 days.
#03 HEALTHCARE SERVICES (Carve-out)
Role: Transformation Lead / Program Director
Impact: Full Standalone Readiness in <11 Weeks | TSA Elimination
Managed the complex technical and operational decoupling from a global corporate parent.
Setup of independent Finance, HR, and IT-Governance structures.
Radical reduction of Transition Service Agreement (TSA) dependencies.
#04 CONSUMER GOODS (Performance Improvement)
Role: Interim CEO / Operating Partner
Impact: +€6M EBITDA Uplift | €9M Working Capital Release
Rigorous enforcement of new pricing corridors and margin-tracking systems.
End-to-end procurement restructuring and global sourcing optimization.
Cash-flow stabilization through disciplined inventory management.
#05 LOGISTICS & INFRASTRUCTURE (Buy-Side)
Role: M&A Lead / Strategic Advisor
Impact: 3 High-Conviction Acquisitions | Synergy Map Identification
Market screening of 100+ targets and execution of Commercial Due Diligence.
Development of a clearly structured Investment Thesis for IC decisions.
Identification of mid-single-digit million Euro synergy potentials.
#06 FINTECH / FINANCIAL SERVICES
Role: Corporate Finance / Treasury Lead
Impact: €18M Additional Liquidity | Covenant Stabilization
Successful debt repricing and negotiation of new covenant headrooms.
Centralization of treasury functions and implementation of hedging strategies.
Secured financial flexibility during high-stress market scenarios.
#07 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (Digital Transformation)
Role: Transformation Lead / Digital Strategy
Impact: Mid-single-digit €M Efficiency Gains | -45% Manual Processes
Implementation of a data-driven decision layer and automated reporting.
ERP modularization and end-to-end process mining for operational excellence.
Establishment of a scalable digital operating model for global sites.
#08 INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING (Portfolio Stabilization)
Role: Interim CRO Advisor
Impact: -18% Portfolio Default Risk | €1.4M Annual Risk Savings
Implementation of an early-warning system for operative and financial risks.
Restructuring of critical supply chains to ensure business continuity.
Stabilized the risk-adjusted portfolio performance for the investors.
#09 RETAIL & E-COMMERCE (Operating Model)
Role: Operating Partner / G&A Lead
Impact: 7-Figure Efficiency Gains | Operational Rightsizing
Radical automation of back-office processes and workflow redesign.
Elimination of functional redundancies and organizational rightsizing.
Implementation of high-velocity performance tracking across all KPIs.
#10 BUSINESS SERVICES (Value Creation)
Role: Operating Partner / Execution Lead
Impact: Sustainable Value Creation | 100-Day Plan Delivery
Deployment of a rigorous 100-Day Plan immediately post-acquisition.
Establishment of full transparency via a new scalable KPI tracking system.
Direct coaching of the management team to align with PE-exit objectives.
# 11 Value Creation & Exit Readiness
Goal: Drive a comprehensive value creation program to maximize enterprise value ahead of a transaction.
Role: CEO & Engagement Lead, steering a senior Caesar Strategy Task Force (Ex-MBB, PE & Operations Specialists).
Impact: Identified €6M–€9M EBITDA potential, established a programmatic Buy-and-Build strategy, and institutionalized KPI transparency between shareholders and management.
Financial Baseline & Results:
Scale: ~€160M–€190M Revenue | ~€18M–€22M EBITDA
EBITDA Uplift: +€6M – €9M
Enterprise Value Uplift: +€50M – €65M
Outcome: Company optimally positioned with a credible value creation agenda for private equity buyers.
Aggregated Performance Metrics
Realized EBITDA Impact: +€32M+ through active P&L management.
Enterprise Value Uplift: +€220M+ realized for shareholders.
Capital Efficiency: Released up to €18M in liquidity via Working Capital & Treasury optimization.
Execution Speed: Results delivered in high-velocity 8–32 week mandates.
Our Commitment to Confidentiality
In the Tier-1 and Private Equity environment, discretion is paramount.
No Name-Dropping: We protect our clients’ equity stories and transaction targets by strictly adhering to NDAs.
Evidence-Based Results: Our track record is based on audited financial statements and realized exit multiples.
Loyalty First: We act as trusted partners behind the scenes, ensuring the asset's value remains the primary focus.
A short story about us
Over 20 Years of Experience
Strategic Precision. Entrepreneurial Impact. Uncompromising Seniority.
Our DNA
We are not a traditional consulting firm. We are a specialist strategy boutique built on experience gained across more than 150 engagements at the world's leading advisory institutions. Our core team of former Bain Partners, former McKinsey Partners, and former BCG Project Leaders combines the analytical rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with the speed and execution focus of a dedicated task force. We work where the stakes are highest and where outcomes matter most.
Our Benchmark
We are engaged when complexity, urgency, and value creation converge. Our clients range from mid-market leaders to DAX-listed corporations, global investors, and private equity-backed businesses preparing for transformational change, integration, or exit. Whether supporting post-merger integrations, value creation programs, performance transformations, or transaction-related initiatives, we measure success by tangible enterprise value impact—not by slide decks. Our track record includes the delivery of more than €60 million in value creation within just eight weeks, reflecting the standard to which we hold ourselves.
Who We Are Looking For
We scale selectively. We are not looking for administrators. We are looking for strategic builders who combine intellectual horsepower with execution intensity.
Background: Top-tier experience in Strategy Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Technology, or specialized M&A advisory environments.
Mindset:You can translate complex operational and technology challenges into measurable EBITDA impact and shareholder value.
Performance: There is no apprenticeship model in our environment. Our teams operate alongside CEOs, Boards, and Investment Committees from day one. We value ownership, judgment, and results.
Your Entry Point
We do not believe in standardized recruiting processes. If your track record speaks for itself and you are ready to operate at the highest level of M&A, transformation, and value creation, your experience is your application.
50+
25+
Years of experience
Clients
50+
Projects
20+
Experts
€130+
EV Uplift
Selected Projects
Executive Summary
Seasoned Interim CEO / Operating Partner with a proven track record in driving value creation, transformation, and exit readiness across financial services, industrials, and services. Combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to deliver rapid EBITDA growth, multiple expansion, and compelling investor narratives.
Transaction & Exit Leadership: Led complex sell-side and exit readiness processes, consistently delivering double-digit EBITDA improvements and valuation uplifts. Accelerated deal readiness (<60 days) and managed competitive multi-bidder environments.
Value Creation Delivery: Generated €5–10m+ EBITDA impact per engagement and up to €60–65m enterprise value increase through structured value creation programs, performance acceleration, and buy-and-build strategies.
Risk & Performance Stabilization: Strengthened portfolio resilience by reducing default risk by up to 18% and implementing scalable risk frameworks, unlocking sustainable, risk-adjusted growth.
Transformation Execution: Delivered operating model redesigns and end-to-end digital transformations, achieving double-digit cost efficiency improvements and significantly enhanced operational performance.
Speed & Execution Rigor: Known for rapid impact delivery (6–8 weeks) via focused task forces, clear governance, and disciplined execution.
Positioning: Trusted partner to investors and management teams for high-impact situations requiring immediate performance improvement, strategic repositioning, and value-maximizing exits.
Operating Model Redesign – Financial Institution
Role: Led cross-functional team to design new target operating model with CFO/COO
Result: Significantly improved cost-efficiency, achieving double-digit percentage reduction in cost-income ratio
Digital Transformation – Major Eu Bank
Goal: Introduce fully digital customer journey for retail segment
Role: Defined digital roadmap, led tech vendor selection, managed agile delivery
Result: Reduced processing time drastically; improved operational efficiency
Digital transformation – Leading bank
• Goal: Development of a fully digital customer journey in the private customer segment
•Role: Design of a digital roadmap, coordination of implementation partners, and management of the agile delivery process
• Result: Significantly improved processing speed and operational efficiency
ESG and sustainability strategy – Asset management company
• Goal: Integrate sustainability principles into the investment process
• Role: Conduct ESG risk assessments, define performance indicators, and advise management
• Result: Improved ESG compliance and transparency across the entire portfolio
Public sector modernization – Institution
•Goal: Digitization of central administrative services and citizen interfaces
•Role: Defining the digital strategy, prioritizing key services, and managing organizational change initiatives
• Result: Significant progress in digitizing services and cross-agency coordination
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