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.
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.
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.
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.
Markus Pascher
Partner
Operations, Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Extensive Experience and Expertise in Operations
I am a seasoned, globally active senior executive with over 25 years of proven success across all facets of operations (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver) in diverse industries – ranging from high-tech and semiconductors to consumer goods, hardware, and fittings – and in global corporations (including a DAX company, family-owned businesses, and brand manufacturers). Operational excellence and lean management are embedded in my professional DNA. I rely on a comprehensive set of tools and methods including Six Sigma, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, value stream mapping, the pull principle, theory of constraints, FMEA, and process optimization.
Excelling in Change and Crisis
As a committed change agent, I have consistently and successfully driven change and transformation at every level. In addition to leading large teams in inline functions, I successfully headed major outsourcing initiatives, carve-out, and M\&A integration projects. From maintaining the global value chain during temporary insolvency to securing supply chains throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, accepting and successfully overcoming crisis challenges is a hallmark of my career.
People Are Key
People are the driving force behind every success. My passion for working with people – recruiting, inspiring, leading, motivating, and developing employees and teams – has shaped my 25+ years of experience in line, matrix (worldwide, complex, multicultural), and project organizations.
My Offering
Building on this foundation, I support you in strengthening your organization – especially in times of change and crises – through:
• Strategy development and deployment
• Operational excellence / Lean management
• Organizational development
• Leadership and talent development
• Recruiting suitable executives, leaders, or successors.
Let’s tackle it together.
I am a seasoned, globally active senior executive with over 25 years of proven success across all facets of operations (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver) in diverse industries – ranging from high-tech and semiconductors to consumer goods, hardware, and fittings – and in global corporations (including a DAX company, family-owned businesses, and brand manufacturers). Operational excellence and lean management are embedded in my professional DNA. I rely on a comprehensive set of tools and methods including Six Sigma, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, value stream mapping, the pull principle, theory of constraints, FMEA, and process optimization.
Excelling in Change and Crisis
As a committed change agent, I have consistently and successfully driven change and transformation at every level. In addition to leading large teams in inline functions, I successfully headed major outsourcing initiatives, carve-out, and M\&A integration projects. From maintaining the global value chain during temporary insolvency to securing supply chains throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, accepting and successfully overcoming crisis challenges is a hallmark of my career.
People Are Key
People are the driving force behind every success. My passion for working with people – recruiting, inspiring, leading, motivating, and developing employees and teams – has shaped my 25+ years of experience in line, matrix (worldwide, complex, multicultural), and project organizations.
My Offering
Building on this foundation, I support you in strengthening your organization – especially in times of change and crises – through:
• Strategy development and deployment
• Operational excellence / Lean management
• Organizational development
• Leadership and talent development
• Recruiting suitable executives, leaders, or successors.
Let’s tackle it together.
