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.

Hartmut Schneeweiss

Partner

Automotive Industry & New Mobility

With more than 30 years of experience in various industrial sectors, electric drive technology is my tool for the realization of various solutions for a better and comfortable way of life. It is sustainable, environmentally friendly and very economical. Be it household applications, solutions for industry or mobility. Electric drivers always offer a compact, efficient and convenient solution. I support you from the initial idea to implementation in series production.

In addition to a deep technical understanding of the future product, I can look back on over 25 years of management knowledge. My experience for you: Leadership responsibility with high commitment in international teams, with strong social skills and a clear goal orientation.

I would also be very pleased to use my expertise to find the perfect employee for your vacancy. To ensure a quick and effective onboarding, I’m happy to accompany the candidate over a longer period in your company. Let’s talk about your requirements and strategic planning in our initial consultation and see together how we can overcome your challenges.

Ralf Gumbel

Ralf Gumbel

Partner

Printing Industry & Packaging

A solid foundation:

Trained as a printer, studied printing technology as one of the best in his year, and was the winner of the Hubert Sternberg Prize.
Extensive experience in the printing supply industry as head of application technology. Comprehensive knowledge of printing inks, printing press construction, and all technical and economic challenges of printing technology and businesses.

Profound experience as Managing Director of printing companies and as CEO of a manufacturer of metal decorating presses. Ralf has extensive knowledge and experience in the packaging industry, especially metal packaging, the beverage industry and folding cartons.
Experience and knowledge at top management level with all 3 major German printing press manufacturers.

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.

Eduardo Lopez

Senior Partner

Logistics & Transportation

Expert in Logistics and Transportation with proven success in strategy development, driving change and ensuring rigorous execution. Excels in leading key strategic growth and service-improvement initiatives within constrained timelines. Critical thinker and adept negotiator who can apply extensive expertise in transportation and logistics industries to seize rapid growth opportunities and corporate culture transformation. Passionate about talent development, mentoring and empowerment to help realize people’s full potential.
In this rapid-changing world, you need the right talent to help you attain the next breakthrough, either in strategy, stepping up to the next level, innovation or in operational execution.