Harald B. - Managing Partner

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years

Germany

Managing Partner

M&H Advisory and Investments GmbH

Steering transformations, restructurings and ESG/impact strategies for corporations, private equity, venture capital and scale-ups.
Advising boards and top management on business model innovation, organizational development and actionable growth, digital and sustainability initiatives.
Developing and implementing value creation and due diligence roadmaps, as well as reporting strategies according to CSRD/SFDR.
Coaching leadership teams and founders, fostering resilient high-performance cultures.

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years

Germany

Investor & Advisor

SymBiotic Green Technologies; Fainin; Mimotype; Clean Energy Global

Strategic support for sustainable technology, circular economy and platform companies.
Helping build KPI and impact frameworks, financing and performance measurement for VC-backed startups, including business model development, due diligence and operational optimization.

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years

Germany

Mentor & Advisor

Various Social-Impact Initiatives

Mentor at Reaktor Berlin and TechQuartier Frankfurt: supporting startup founders in developing business models, fundraising strategies and sustainable growth paths.
Advisor at Skateistan: providing strategic support for an international non-profit that promotes children and youth worldwide through skateboarding.
Regular participation in panels, working groups and community-building activities to promote impact investing and social innovation.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Germany

Strategy Advisor

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Germany

Developing strategies to strengthen relations between the UAE and Germany, focusing on economic and cultural exchange.
Setting up PMO functions, managing strategy implementation and leading digitalization and process optimization projects to boost efficiency and improve alignment with all stakeholders.
Ongoing advisory to the headquarters in Abu Dhabi, both remotely and on-site, on transformation, risk management and performance reporting.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2018

8 years

United Arab Emirates

Strategic Advisor to the Minister

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates

Led a multi-year, organization-wide turnaround, awarded the "UAE Government Excellence Award" for the most improved government entity.
Led more than 20 ongoing reform initiatives, integrated KPIs and digital PMO systems, and drove sustainable improvements in strategy, operations and stakeholder management.
Established the Emirates Diplomatic Academy to develop diplomatic capabilities.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

United Arab Emirates

Advisor

Abu Dhabi Center for Sheltering and Humanitarian Care – Ewaa

Strategic consulting to the board on further developing the organization, optimizing structures, and improving services for victims of human trafficking.
Support in implementing projects to improve operational efficiency, resource allocation, and long-term organizational expansion.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

United Arab Emirates

Senior Manager

Oliver Wyman – formerly OC&C Strategy Consultants Middle East

Leading restructuring and transformation projects for companies in energy, telecommunications, industry, and the public sector; managing teams of up to 10 consultants.
Delivering up to €30 million in annual savings per project, developing operating models and KPI frameworks, and implementing digital and performance excellence solutions.
Leading stakeholder management, process optimization, and post-merger integrations in multinational, cross-functional teams.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Germany

Senior Consultant

Mücke-Roth & Company – formerly Mücke Sturm & Company

Developed and implemented process and cost optimization strategies for Germany's largest telecommunications provider – significantly reducing billing costs and increasing customer satisfaction.

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

4 years

United Arab Emirates

Consultant

Oliver Wyman – formerly OC&C Strategy Consultants Middle East

Designed and implemented change management, organization design, and performance improvement projects, especially in the public and energy sectors.

Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

1 year

United Kingdom

Sales Executive

Datamonitor

Summary

Transformation and sustainability leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering measurable results for venture capital and corporate clients.
Recognized for enabling multi-year turnarounds, multi-million-euro value creation, and award-winning transformations across international settings.
Combines a data-driven mindset with collaborative, cross-cultural leadership to empower teams at all levels and drive lasting change.
Trusted advisor guiding digital innovation, ESG/impact strategies, and organizational growth, creating sustainable value for boards, executive teams, and investors.