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.

Jorge Ramos da Silva

Partner

Quality Management & Operational Excellence

With a professional background spanning from leading Quality, Engineering and Operations Organizations Regionally and Globally, for more than 35 years, in global organizations and leading multiple sites in multiple countries globally, experienced in several product segments and markets, from Automotive, Electronics & Semiconductors to Power industry and several Tier levels.

I help companies, in automotive, electronics and semiconductor segments to boost performance by transforming quality systems, operational processes, and company culture.

My consulting approach identifies and eliminates inefficiencies, strengthens compliance, and drives sustainable excellence across all locations—delivering measurable improvements in yield, cost, and employee engagement.

My Executive Search approach identifies the right leadership in place, sourcing top tier executives who drive transformation and deliver sustainable results.

With deep industry expertise and a pragmatic, hands-on style, I ensure that both leadership and frontline teams have the tools and mindset to sustain high standards in demanding markets.

Martin Meister

Partner

IT & Digitalization

Family businesses are the backbone of our economy and society. They embody values built over generations – yet today they face massive pressure: regulatory complexity, disruptive technologies such as AI, and the growing dominance of global digital corporations threaten their competitiveness and independence. I empower entrepreneurs to actively shape this transformation, preserve their company’s DNA, and secure their role as vital pillars of society.

My Value driven approach combines strong leadership with the energy from within the organization. It creates clarity, delivers quick wins, and ensures sustainable change – without the weaknesses of traditional top-down consulting. Supported by a diagnostic model, we set the right priorities at the right time and keep orientation throughout the transformation.

This approach works wherever transformation under high pressure and complexity is required. It is transferable to other types of organizations and proves effective when transformation needs to be initiated, accelerated, or brought back on track.

With more than 25 years as a CEO leading digital transformations, turnarounds, and growth initiatives, I know the challenges firsthand. I bring clarity, focus, and hands-on execution to help organizations thrive in a world shaped by disruption and complexity.

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.

Oliver Fuchs

Partner

Automotive & Defense

I am a seasoned expert with more than 25 years of international leadership experience in the automotive and mobility industry. I advise executives on industrial and organizational transformation, global manufacturing strategy, and the transition toward electric mobility. Drawing on senior management roles at a major automotive OEM across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, I combine strategic clarity with strong execution expertise to support clients in reshaping complex organizations and building sustainable, future-ready operations.

In addition, I advise companies on executive search and talent-related career solutions. My goal is to be a trusted and long-term partner in developing organizations with the right people — bringing together talent, leadership capability, and deep industry know-how to create lasting impact.

Driven by a passion for international collaboration, I help build powerful global organizations that deliver technologically advanced, sustainable, and high-quality solutions — with the ambition to build strong, future-ready automotive and defense ecosystems.