Meet our Senior Team
I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.
Sean Bennis
Managing Director & Global Head of Industrials
Chicago
I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.
Øyvind Bjordal
Managing Director & Head of Switzerland
Zurich
My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
CEO | Managing Director | GP-Director
Chicago
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 & Head of Germany
Frankfurt
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unternehmeredition.de | State of M&A in Germany: COVID-19 and Beyond
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Ophthalmology Sector Thesis Strongly Intact with Demand Build-up Amidst COVID-19
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Rethinking the Global Chemicals Supply Chain
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Powering Utility & Infrastructure Services M&A Activity in a COVID-19 Landscape
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Packaging Sector Update Amidst COVID-19 Uncertainty
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How COVID-19 Could Change Consumer Spending Behavior, Even in a Post-Pandemic World
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Getting from A to B: A Roadmap to Freight Forwarding
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