What We Do
Succession Planning
Succession Isn’t Just a Business Decision — It’s a Personal One
Succession isn’t just about exit strategies — it’s about preserving what you’ve built, protecting relationships, and setting up the next chapter for success.
Many family business owners face:
Deep emotional attachment and identity tied to the company
Uncertainty about the “right time” and “right person” to take over
Fear of conflict among family or leadership teams
Legal, tax, and financial complexities
Lack of structured planning or communication
Without a clear path forward, even the strongest companies risk fragmentation, value loss, or internal conflict.
Strategic. Empathetic. Structured.
Our consulting service supports small and mid-sized family business owners through every stage of the succession process — from first thoughts to full transition.
We work independently, confidentially, and always aligned with your values and goals.
Our Services Include:
Successor identification and development
Neutral facilitation in emotionally charged discussions
Business and ownership structure analysis
Tailored succession planning (internal, family, or external handover)
Project management and support through legal and financial implementation
Conflict mediation and post-transition advisory
We follow a proven, step-by-step framework based on the standards defined by the Bundesverband Nachfolge-Experten e.V.
Our Succession Process
We help business owners plan and implement successful transitions — based on the certified BDU standards for succession consulting.
Our service covers the full process:
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Meet Matthias Kramer
My focus is to support entrepreneurs and founders mapping out and implementing their strategic and financial journey as an independent advisor – from the very first steps to handing over to the successor. After decades of helping businesses grow, I have learned that the true legacy of an entrepreneur isn’t just in what you built – it’s in what you leave behind.
With my experience in strategic leadership and business transformation across industries like energy, automotive, professional services and insurance, I had the privilege of guiding leaders through some of their most pivotal transitions. I have seen first-hand how the right management team and a clear strategy can make or break the future of a company.
My expertise stems from a consistent emphasis on strategic leadership and business transformation, underpinned by strong financial management capabilities. I work closely with entrepreneurs to evaluate management teams, secure funding, and design innovative handover strategies – so that their life’s work is protected and their vision lives on.
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