René Koch - Restructuring Manager

Q: Where is René based?

René is based in Halberstadt, Germany .

Q: What languages does René speak?

René speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Restructuring Manager at Schultze & Braun / Insolvenzverwaltung .

Q: What companies has René worked for in recent years?

In recent years, René has worked for Schultze & Braun / Insolvenzverwaltung , Stronghold Germany GmbH , Dentons Germany GmbH / Insolvenzverwaltung , and DIM AG - Deutsche Immobilien Management / DIM Gruppe .

Q: Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Transportation and Logistics . René also has some experience in Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Finance , and Operations . René also has some experience in Human Resources (HR) , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Legal and Compliance .

Q: Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Finance , and Operations .

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Halberstadt, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Present

3 years 5 months

Restructuring Manager

Schultze & Braun / Insolvenzverwaltung

Preparation of a going-concern forecast
Accompanied realignment of the company

Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

9 months

Restructuring Manager CRO

Stronghold Germany GmbH

Operational pre-insolvency restructuring
Accompanied realignment of the company

Nov 2021 - May 2022

7 months

Restructuring Manager

Dentons Germany GmbH / Insolvenzverwaltung

Operational handling of debtor-in-possession management
Accompanying support in the M&A process

Jan 2021 - May 2021

5 months

Restructuring Manager

Schultze & Braun / Insolvenzverwaltung

Preparation of a going-concern forecast
Accompanied realignment of the company

Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

1 year 5 months

CRO & CFO

DIM AG - Deutsche Immobilien Management / DIM Gruppe

Restructuring of the corporate group

Jun 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 7 months

Consulting and Implementation / CFO

A consortium of German and Dutch investors

Preparatory measures for the sale of the company

Feb 2019 - May 2019

4 months

Consulting and Implementation and CFO Support

A corporate investment of the ProSieben Media Group

Preparatory measures for a carve-out
Focus on controlling & reporting

Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

2 months

Consulting

A company of the Ströer Group

Development of an acquisition concept

Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

3 months

Consulting

PRETTL Group

Restructuring concept

Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

6 months

Consulting and Implementation

GREINER Packaging

Support in the closure of a site

May 2017 - May 2018

1 year 1 month

Consulting

iSKiA Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Preparatory measures to sell the company

Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

6 months

Service Department

Sodexo Deutschland

Setting up the Hamburg site

Nov 2013 - Jul 2015

1 year 9 months

CFO & CSO

tmGROUP

Profit improvement & diversification

May 2012 - Dec 2014

2 years 8 months

CEO / CRO

ESB Elbe Stahlbau GmbH

Restructuring & turnaround
Sale of the company

Jul 2003 - Jun 2011

8 years

CEO & CFO

VIS Verkehrs Industrie Systeme GmbH

Restructuring and associated layoffs with a social plan and reconciliation of interests
Establishment of a new business unit / VIS Service GmbH - CEO

Jun 1995 - Jun 2003

8 years 1 month

HAKON GmbH & Co. KG - corporate group

Development, repositioning, and acquisition of takeover targets
Integration of takeover targets

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 Banking and Finance (9.5 years), Information Technology (8 years), Transportation (8 years), Professional Services (6.5 years), Manufacturing (4 years), and Construction (2.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Transportation

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Construction

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 (18.5 years), Finance (17.5 years), Operations (9.5 years), Human Resources (8 years), Investments and M&A (0.5 years), and Legal (0.5 years).

Strategy

Finance

Operations

Human Resources

Investments and M&A

Legal

Summary

Experienced hands-on manager for companies in special situations, such as turnaround and restructuring phases, exponential company growth (e.g., buy-and-build strategies - planning and implementation) as well as building corporate structures and preparatory measures for a successful M&A process.

Skills

Restructuring | Turnaround Measures
Preparation Of Restructuring Reports According To Idw S6
Implementation | Crisis Management
Change Management
Liquidity Management
M&a Processes
Turnaround In Insolvency
Business Realignment
Staff Reduction And Relocation
Negotiation And Implementation Of Social Plans
Preparation And Execution Of Business Transfers According To § 613a

Expert For Special Corporate Situations. This Includes Turnaround And Restructuring Phases As Well As Exponential Company Growth And Preparatory Measures For A Successful M&a Process.

Over 20 Years Of Professional Experience, Including 14 Years As Ceo/cro/cfo, As Well As Cso And Coo.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Elementary

Education

Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant

MZSG Management St. Gallen AG - Malik

Master of Executive Management · Executive Management · St. Gallen, Switzerland

AKAD

Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Restructuring and Turnaround Manager

IFUS SRH Heidelberg

Profile

Created

November 2022

Last Update

April 2023

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is René based?

René is based in Halberstadt, Germany.

What languages does René speak?

René speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would René be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, René would be well-suited for roles such as: Restructuring Manager, Restructuring Manager CRO, CRO & CFO.

What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Restructuring Manager at Schultze & Braun / Insolvenzverwaltung.

What companies has René worked for in recent years?

In recent years, René has worked for Schultze & Braun / Insolvenzverwaltung, Stronghold Germany GmbH, Dentons Germany GmbH / Insolvenzverwaltung, and DIM AG - Deutsche Immobilien Management / DIM Gruppe.

Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Transportation and Logistics. René also has some experience in Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Which business areas is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Operations. René also has some experience in Human Resources (HR), Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Legal and Compliance.

Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Real Estate.

Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Operations.

What is René's education?

René holds a Master in Executive Management from MZSG Management St. Gallen AG - Malik.

Does René have any certificates?

René has 1 certificate: Certified Restructuring and Turnaround Manager.

What is the availability of René?

René is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of René?

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