Lincoln International Adds Andreas Bienert as Managing Director
Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Andreas Bienert has joined the firm’s Frankfurt office as a Managing Director in the Global Industrials Group. Andreas will lead the firm’s advisory business in industrial technology in the German-speaking region.
Andreas has over 15 years of investment banking experience and brings deep sector knowledge, established relationships and transaction experience, especially in the industrial technology sector. He will focus on advising private equity and corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
“Andreas’ expertise in the industrials sector is a great complement to the firm at a time where automation and digitalization are driving momentum globally,” stated Dr. Michael Drill, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln International Germany. “I look forward to his contributions towards growth of both our DACH footprint and the Global Industrials Group.”
Friedrich Bieselt, Managing Director and Management Board Member, added, “The addition of Andreas both expands and deepens our industrials expertise. He will be a strong addition to our global team and to the clients we serve.”
Prior to joining Lincoln International, Andreas spent 15 years at Greenhill & Co., where he was responsible for advising on mostly complex, cross-border M&A transactions. Andreas earned a Master of Business Administration from the European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany.
Andreas commented, “I am excited to join Lincoln International and contribute to its highly successful and fast-growing advisory business focused on the middle market. The industrials sector is at the heart of the German economy with significant M&A activity and Lincoln International’s first-rate relationships, global network and reputation as a trusted advisor to business leaders and investors provide a true platform for success. I am looking forward to helping clients realize their M&A goals.”
Summary
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Lincoln International adds Andreas Bienert as Managing Director, further strengthening the firm’s global advising capabilities in industrial technology.
Contributors

Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Dr. Michael Drill
Managing Director | CEO Germany | Chairman of the Management Board
Frankfurt
I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients, and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.
Friedrich Bieselt
Managing Director | Management Board Member
FrankfurtMeet Professionals with Complementary Expertise

I am resolute in providing honest, insightful and pragmatic advice to clients.
Adam Hunia
Managing Director
Chicago
The ability to position clients so they can realize value and achieve their goals is what inspires me.
Phillip McCreanor
Managing Director | Co-head of Europe
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