Dr. Maximilian Bader

Dr. Maximilian Bader has extensive experience in executive search, strategy consulting, and corporate finance. He is a trusted advisor to investors and boards on recruitment for C-level and other key leadership positions. His focus is on the industrial, technology, and professional services sectors for companies at various ownership stages, such as public listing, family-owned, and private equity.

Professional Focus

More than 20 years’ experience advising investors, entrepreneurs, and boards on leadership, strategy, and transactions
Expertise in C-level roles including CEO and functional roles such as CFO, CTO, and CIO, as well as key leadership roles in finance, IT, HR, R&D, procurement, operations, and sales & marketing
In-depth industry knowledge in industrial manufacturing, automotive, technology, business services, and management consulting
International experience in Europe, USA, Australia, and Hong Kong
Native German, fluent in English

Business Expertise

Principal at a leading boutique executive search firm with international operations
Principal, Corporate Finance & Strategy at Boston Consulting Group; member of Corporate Finance Task Force; focused on corporate M&A and private equity
Senior Manager, Strategy & Transactions and Mergers & Acquisitions at EY (Ernst & Young)
Manager, Deal Advisory and Corporate Finance - Valuation at KPMG; prior role as Senior Associate
Research Assistant at Technical University of Munich

Practice Memberships

Global Industry Practices

Industrial
Automotive
Technology
IT Services & Consulting
Semiconductor, Infrastructure & Embedded Hardware

Global Cross-Sector Practices

CEO & Board Services
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Professional Services
Tax, Audit & Accounting

Additional Expertise

AI, Cloud & Software

Education & Certifications

Ph.D. in empirical corporate finance from Technical University of Munich
Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in technology and management from Technical University of Munich