Ralf Schmitz CRO Management

Powerful restructuring in transformative times

Ralf Schmitz CRO Management stands for a leap forward in the quality of corporate restructuring and transformation. Founded by Roland Berger and Schmitz & Partner, the new restructuring specialist addresses large medium-sized companies and corporations in the German-speaking region that are facing structural transformation and simultaneously complex challenges such as tighter financing conditions, technological disruption and geopolitical uncertainties.

Ralf Schmitz CRO Management provides distressed companies with seasoned Chief Restructuring Officers (CROs) who not only take responsibility at the hightest level but ensure an active steering and strong implementation of restructuring measures. With its fully integrated approach the new player sets itself clearly apart from more traditional consulting firms:

CROs are backed and supported by individually tailored teams of experts with deep industry and functional expertise. From the initial analysis to the development of holistic restructuring concepts and the successful corporate transformation this team provides the clients with end-to-end support and delivers sustainable results. Centralised steering units such as the Project Management Office (PMO) ensure efficient processes, maximum transparency and the structured implementation of all measures.

Strong leadership and implementational skills

The CRO’s personality is critical for success. CROs deployed by Ralf Schmitz CRO Management draw upon substantial restructuring expertise, act decisively and have strong communication skills. They consistently implement changes even if faced with internal and external opposition and act as objective transformation managers with clearly defined authority and executive responsibility. Their key characteristics of our CROs are:

• Hands-on experience with restructuring and crisis management
  Our CROs can rely on a wealth of experience with the successful management of distressed companies and know exactly which steps to take in periods of acute challenge.
• Assertiveness and strength of implementation
  They resolutely drive change and consistently take the necessary decisions.
• Strong communication skills and professional stakeholder management
  They act as mediators between all stakeholder groups, build trust and ensure transparency throughout the entire process.
• Objectiveness and independency
  In their role as external leaders the CROs compensate for management deficits and offer new perspectives that ultimately pave the way for success.
• Speed and authority
  They accelerate processes and implement measures based on comprehensive experience even if confronted with tight schedules.

Our CROs take charge of complex projects, bring all relevant stakeholders together and ensure the necessary acceptance and trust in the entire restructuring process. They are selected based on strict quality criteria and fields of expertise to make sure that each and every project is managed by a leadership personality with the highest level of competence.

A powerful network and structure for securing future-readiness

Being part of Roland Berger Group opens up an international expert network and best practices from a wide range of industries. The demand for experienced CROs is continuously rising as companies are increasingly relying on external leaders to master the growing challenges of restructuring, financing and transformation. Ralf Schmitz CRO Management meets this demand by applying unique quality standards, systematically developing talents and putting a clear focus on sustainable transformation.

We regularly publish publications and articles on the topics of CRO, restructuring and turnaround . They provide food for thought, classify topics, and give companies an insight into the work of our restructuring consultancy.

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