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Christoph Becker

Practice Lead Mergers & Acquisitions

Christoph Becker
Cologne, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present
1 year
Munich, Germany

Practice Lead Mergers & Acquisitions

T60 Consulting

  • Responsible for planning and implementation of international projects in the areas of M&A strategy, M&A transaction and Post Merger Integration.
Feb 2015 - Feb 2025
10 years 1 month
Cologne, Germany

Head of Corporate Development/M&A

Hasenkamp Holding

  • Strategy development and implementation of strategic projects with a focus on M&A, Post Merger Integration, organic growth and digitization.
Nov 2010 - Feb 2015
4 years 4 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Principal

Horn & Company

  • Led national and international projects in the mid-market environment.
  • Focus topics: growth, M&A, Post Merger Integration and strategy.
Dec 2006 - Nov 2010
4 years
Cologne, Germany

Senior Manager and Practice Leader M&A/Business Development IBM Germany

IBM Management Consulting

  • Led national and international programs in the areas of growth, Post Merger Integration, business strategy and change management.
Jan 2006 - Oct 2006
10 months
Bonn, Germany

Senior Expert Mergers & Acquisitions

Deutsche Post AG

  • Led international acquisition and divestiture projects of Deutsche Post AG.
Jun 2003 - Nov 2005
2 years 6 months

Project Manager Mergers & Acquisitions

ThyssenKrupp AG

  • Led international acquisition and divestiture projects of ThyssenKrupp AG.
Oct 1999 - Apr 2003
3 years 7 months

Senior Consultant Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions

Ernst & Young Corporate Finance

  • Executed M&A projects in the mid-market segment, handling buy and sell mandates.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (12.5 years), Manufacturing (12.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), Metals and Mining (2.5 years), and Transportation (1 year).

Professional Services
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Metals and Mining
Transportation

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (20 years), Investments and M&A (18 years), Finance (5 years), and Project Management (3.5 years).

Strategy
Investments and M&A
Finance
Project Management

Skills

  • M&a Strategy

  • M&a Transaction (Buy And Sell)

  • Post Merger Integration

  • Strong Flexibility Across Industries And Topics

  • Strong Persuasiveness Across All Hierarchy Levels

  • High International Competence

  • Broad Experience In Medium-sized Companies

  • Consistent, Reliable, Appreciative, Strong Perseverance

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1993 - Jun 1999

University of Cologne

Diplom-Kaufmann, Taxation, Auditing/Corporate Finance · Business Administration · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1983 - Jun 1992

Gymnasium am Moltkeplatz

German university entrance qualification · Krefeld, Germany

Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC)

Scholarship as part of the CEMS Master's Program · CEMS Master's Program · Paris, France

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Where is Christoph based?

Christoph is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christoph be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christoph would be well-suited for roles such as: Practice Lead Mergers & Acquisitions, Head of Corporate Development/M&A, Principal.

What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Practice Lead Mergers & Acquisitions at T60 Consulting.

What companies has Christoph worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christoph has worked for T60 Consulting and Hasenkamp Holding.

Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT). Christoph also has some experience in Metals and Mining and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Finance. Christoph also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Finance.

What is Christoph's education?

Christoph holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Cologne and a Master in CEMS Master's Program from Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC).

What is the availability of Christoph?

Christoph is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christoph?

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