Why Choose Brandt & Partners?
Real-world experience. Real partnership. Real results.
Our partners have spent decades in leadership positions before becoming consultants. We understand how businesses work in practice, not just in theory, and we use that experience to help our clients find clear, effective solutions that truly work.
Meet our consultants
Experienced leaders united by a shared commitment to results.
We combine our individual strengths and industry expertise to deliver practical advice and meaningful results. By working closely with our clients, we build trusted relationships that create long-term value and lasting impact.
Wojtek Cieplik
Partner
Lighting, Semiconductors, and High-Tech
With nearly 20 years in the lighting and semiconductor industries, I’ve worked across startups, mid-sized firms, and global corporations, navigating the complexities of leadership, talent and operational efficiency. I don’t just consult – I dive deep into companies to pinpoint what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.
My focus:
Executive Search – finding the right leaders to drive growth.
The best companies aren’t just built on great products – they’re built on great people. I help businesses identify high-impact talent, aligning leadership with strategy, culture, and long-term success.
Enterprise Health & Organisational Efficiency – fixing what’s holding your company back.
Hidden inefficiencies drain time, money, and talent. The Enterprise Health Program uncovers these gaps through data-driven diagnostic, and delivers structured solutions to improve leadership, processes, and team effectiveness.
Where I add value:
I combine deep industry insight with hands-on execution. I’m often described as the “engine” behind transformational initiatives – bringing the right people together, tackling inefficiencies head-on, and helping companies move forward with clarity and confidence.
My focus:
Executive Search – finding the right leaders to drive growth.
The best companies aren’t just built on great products – they’re built on great people. I help businesses identify high-impact talent, aligning leadership with strategy, culture, and long-term success.
Enterprise Health & Organisational Efficiency – fixing what’s holding your company back.
Hidden inefficiencies drain time, money, and talent. The Enterprise Health Program uncovers these gaps through data-driven diagnostic, and delivers structured solutions to improve leadership, processes, and team effectiveness.
Where I add value:
I combine deep industry insight with hands-on execution. I’m often described as the “engine” behind transformational initiatives – bringing the right people together, tackling inefficiencies head-on, and helping companies move forward with clarity and confidence.
Mathias Schmelter
Partner
Automotive Seating, Interior & Safety
As a Partner at Brandt & Partner, I help automotive companies navigate complex transformations and drive sustainable, global growth. With over 20 years of international leadership, I offer deep expertise in Program and Supply Chain Management, focusing specifically on automotive seating/interiors and passive safety systems.
My career highlights include launching multiple production facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia, managing large-scale supply chain operations, and overseeing multimillion-euro program budgets. I’ve enabled organizations to scale from €450M to €1.5B by implementing robust Program Management standards, introducing KPI-driven processes, and reorganizing teams for enhanced efficiency and customer focus.
My work extends beyond Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). I collaborate with clients to develop innovative partnership models, streamline operations, and align strategy with execution. By combining a global perspective with a hands-on, results-oriented approach I help businesses turn complexity from a competitive advantage into a collaborative advantage, unlocking long-term performance.
My career highlights include launching multiple production facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia, managing large-scale supply chain operations, and overseeing multimillion-euro program budgets. I’ve enabled organizations to scale from €450M to €1.5B by implementing robust Program Management standards, introducing KPI-driven processes, and reorganizing teams for enhanced efficiency and customer focus.
My work extends beyond Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). I collaborate with clients to develop innovative partnership models, streamline operations, and align strategy with execution. By combining a global perspective with a hands-on, results-oriented approach I help businesses turn complexity from a competitive advantage into a collaborative advantage, unlocking long-term performance.
Andrew Bergmann
Partner
FMCG Food
I am a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in various management roles, primarily in medium-sized food companies. For the last 15 years, I have successfully served as CEO and COO. Previously, I built extensive experience across HR, Supply Chain & Operations, and Sales functions.
Throughout my professional life, I have worked for companies undergoing significant changes. In these settings, I contributed to and led strategic alignments, M&A executions, post-merger integrations, and optimization of organizational structures and workflows.
I believe that successful changes are based on a hands-on approach, consistency, and well-structured, results-driven processes. However, without the right people, their support, and clear leadership, change processes often fail to deliver the expected results. As these changes occur in an ever-evolving environment, it’s crucial to regularly review the strategic goals.
With deep experience in the FMCG-Food Industry and hands-on leadership across multiple functions, I help companies navigate substantial change and post-merger phases to achieve their strategic objectives. My support focuses on creating the right structures, aligning the right people, and building the capabilities needed for lasting results
Change is a challenge – with the right leadership and structure, it becomes a platform for value creation. I´m here to support that journey.
Throughout my professional life, I have worked for companies undergoing significant changes. In these settings, I contributed to and led strategic alignments, M&A executions, post-merger integrations, and optimization of organizational structures and workflows.
I believe that successful changes are based on a hands-on approach, consistency, and well-structured, results-driven processes. However, without the right people, their support, and clear leadership, change processes often fail to deliver the expected results. As these changes occur in an ever-evolving environment, it’s crucial to regularly review the strategic goals.
With deep experience in the FMCG-Food Industry and hands-on leadership across multiple functions, I help companies navigate substantial change and post-merger phases to achieve their strategic objectives. My support focuses on creating the right structures, aligning the right people, and building the capabilities needed for lasting results
Change is a challenge – with the right leadership and structure, it becomes a platform for value creation. I´m here to support that journey.
Dirk-Stefan Sauer
Partner
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Accomplished executive with 35+ years of operational and strategic leadership experience in direct and indirect procurement, business development, and risk management across diverse global industries, including global finance institutions (UBS), the chemical industry (BASF) and managed services (Chain IQ).
A skilled Global Development Manager, recognized for driving procurement excellence through strategic planning, seamless execution, and strong stakeholder alignment.
Renowned for exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all management levels. Results-driven, highly reliable, and resilient, with a history of delivering measurable success in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
A skilled Global Development Manager, recognized for driving procurement excellence through strategic planning, seamless execution, and strong stakeholder alignment.
Renowned for exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all management levels. Results-driven, highly reliable, and resilient, with a history of delivering measurable success in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
