Munich – Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a leading global professional services firm, is further strengthening its leadership team in Germany with the appointment of Philipp Ostermeier as Managing Director and co-leader of A&M’s corporate transformation services for Germany. Mr. Ostemeier, who specializes in implementing strategies and transforming organisations, will advise corporates on proven Portfolio and M&A transformation approaches that eliminate risk and deliver significant value.

Mr. Ostemeier joins A&M’s Munich office after 12 years as a partner at KPMG Germany. There,  he served as Senior Partner and Head of Global Strategy Group DACH & Digital Transformation EMA, and led its strategy consulting business in the German-speaking DACH region. He was one of the founding members of the leadership of KPMG’s Global Strategy Consulting business, with a primary role in building the firm’s corporate transaction team.

Malcolm McKenzie, a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal and European Corporate Transformation Services practice lead said, “Philipp brings unique experience as both a strategist and practitioner. His expertise will be invaluable to our clients. His appointment re-affirms A&M’s commitment to provide leadership, action and practical solutions to complex business issues. In this challenging environment, A&M’s comprehensive and differentiated advisory support addresses the market’s need for stability, sustainability and growth.”

Mr. Ostermeier began his career with Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young, where he led several, multi-year M&A transformations and created value by shaping portfolios and accelerating inorganic growth for large corporates.

“Philipp’s deep experience in transforming organizations and successfully implementing strategies will be of great value to companies facing disruption,” said Patrick Siebert, Managing Director and Co-Lead of A&M´s Corporate Transformation Services practice in Germany. “He is a great addition to Alvarez & Marsal, and we are delighted to welcome Philipp to our team.”

“Establishing new ways of working and portfolio improvement can only be done by people who understand how enterprise processes work in the real world – from start to finish,” adds Mr.Ostermeier. “That’s why I’m proud to be joining A&M. The firm offers tangible results and drives real value on transactions by combining broad operational, financial and functional expertise, along with a hands-on approach. I’m looking forward to helping A&M’s German clients transform their businesses and strengthen their competitive advantage.”

Mr. Ostemeier holds degrees in law from the universities of Hamburg and Passau. He is a member of the German Bar Association.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) when conventional approaches are not enough to make change and achieve results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.

With over 4,500 people across four continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, help organizations transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. Comprised of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, A&M leverages its restructuring heritage to turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.

In Europe, A&M now has twenty offices across fourteen countries. During the last two years, A&M’s European headcount has increased by over 50%, and the firm welcomed its 1000th employee in Europe last month.

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