Frank M. Bruns

Elevator pitch for consulting and board positions:
I have more than 25 years of international experience as CEO, COO, CFO and CRO, as well as chairing and serving on the advisory boards of manufacturing family businesses and listed market leaders.

My expertise lies in the successful implementation of restructurings, crisis management, business transformations and growth-oriented strategies. As the founder and Owner of Alpha Executive Advisory, I have proven that I not only advise companies, but also accompany transformation processes hands-on – from strategy development to operational implementation.

Companies facing complex challenges – be it turnarounds, M&A, digitalization or repositioning in highly competitive markets – particularly benefit from my in-depth expertise in leading multicultural teams, change management and strategic value creation. My ability to create sustainably profitable structures and manage cultural transformations qualifies me as a consultant and board member for companies that are pursuing ambitious growth targets or are undergoing phases of change.

Broad industry expertise: many years of experience in the automotive, medical technology, consumer goods and high-tech industries.
Process and implementation skills: in-depth understanding of restructuring, carve-outs, spin-offs, post-merger integration and strategy transformations.
Leadership experience: operational responsibility for companies with up to 2000 employees and various international advisory board mandates.
Value creation in focus: A combination of strategic foresight and operational execution – ideal for family businesses, private equity-driven companies and listed corporations.

Innovation and digitalization expertise: Leadership through digital transformations, performance culture and intercultural coaching.

In short, I am a transformation enabler for companies that invest in change – be it through growth, restructuring or new business models.