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Max Büchner
CEO Speer Group
From the Midmarket for SMEs
"We invest in companies and the people behind them, preserve values and traditions and promote the regional economy"
My name is Max Büchner. I come from Wörrstadt, a small town south of Mainz, from a family with a long tradition in finance. My great-grandfather was a bank director at Dresdner Bank and CFO of König Friedrich August Hütte (steelworks) in Dresden. My father is heading a tax consulting and auditing firm in the second generation. After studying at EBS, Harvard, and Oxford, I have worked in investment banking and private equity.
I believe that medium-sized companies are not only the backbone of the German economy but also a fundamental part of regional life and our society. As an investor, my goal is not to squeeze out the last euro but to help solid companies grow further through the expertise of banks and funds, as well as access to a broad and deep international network.
To this end, we invest in companies and the people behind them, preserve values and traditions, secure jobs, and promote the economy in your region. We enable co-investors to participate in the success story of Germany's "Hidden Champions" and to invest together with us in solid, medium-sized companies.
Private Equity Dealteam
Dr. Jochen Vogel
CEO VM Value Management
Håkon Aasterud
CEO Silversky Investments
Maximilian Quast
Associate Consultant
Nataliya Izvolskaya
UX/UI Design
Michael Brielmaier
Valuation ETL
Yannick Müller
Group Auditor ETL
Christian Lämmle
Tax Consultant ETL
Eva Lehle
Lawyer ETL
Sandra Albert
Executive Assistant
Max Büchner
CEO Speer Group
About
Shaped by his studies in International Business and Diplomacy, Max Büchner spent a lot of time building a broad and deep network in the international environment at the intersection of business, diplomacy, and defence.
Education
Max Büchner studied International Business at the European Business School (EBS) in Oestrich-Winkel, took courses in Project Management and Finance at Harvard, studied Diplomacy at Oxford, and International Affairs at St. Gallen.
Professor Dr. Jochen Vogel
CEO VM Value Management
About
Prof. Dr. Jochen Vogel is a management consultant specialising in performance management for financial investors and industrial companies. He is the founder and managing director of VM Value Management GmbH in Frankfurt, as well as a professor at FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management. Additionally, he holds several advisory board positions, including at the Frankfurt Society for Trade, Industry, and Science. As a manager, he has worked at Proudfoot, Roland Berger, Lehman Brothers, and Thyssenkrupp.
Academic career
After completing his MBA with distinction summa cum laude at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Prof. Dr. Jochen Vogel earned his doctorate at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). As a professor, he teaches at FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management.
Håkon Aasterud
CEO Silversky Investments
About
Håkon Aasterud founded the Norwegian boutique investment firm Silversky Investments in 2020, focusing on sustainable and technology investments across Europe, UK and the Nordics. Since the founding of Silversky, Håkon has generated a return of 4x for investors. With his expertise in, financial analysis, risk management and fundraising, Håkon contributes to the success of Speer Group.
Education
Håkon studied finance at the undergraduate level at BI Norwegian Business School and took courses at Harvard Business School with a focus on alternative investments.
Maximilian Quast
Associate Consultant
About
Maximilian worked with leading strategy consulting firms to enhance the efficiency of multinational corporations and companies in Europe, including insurance companies and pharmaceutical firms. Additionally, he supported strategic transformation processes and significantly contributed to improving the performance of these companies.
Education
After learning the fundamentals of business psychology in Germany, Maximilian furthered his academic career at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland with a focus on business and law. Additionally, he took courses at Harvard and attended advanced courses at Korea University.
Nataliya Izvolskaya
UX/UI Design
About
Nataliya Izvolskaya is an expert in UX/UI design with extensive expertise in branding, strategy, campaign development, positioning, and copywriting. With a strong track record in creating user-centered digital experiences, Nataliya helps portfolio companies strengthen their online presence through engaging and contemporary UX/UI design and build brand identity.
Academic Career
Nataliya Izvolskaya studied Finance at the Financial University of the Russian Federation. She also holds a Master of Science in International Business Administration from the University of Vienna, with a focus on international marketing.
Michael Brielmaier
Valuation ETL
About
Mr. Brielmaier supports Speer Group in the area of Corporate Finance & Valuation. After years at KPMG and EY, Mr. Brielmaier gained operational experience as a Business Unit Controller, enabling him to develope a comprehensive understanding of medium-sized companies. As Managing Director, Mr. Brielmaier leads the M&A branch at ETL Bodensee.
Academic career
Mr. Brielmaier studied at the University of Ulm and Griffith University and is certified as a Valuation Analyst by the European Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (EACVA).
Sandra Albert
Executive Assistant
About
As an Executive Assistant with many years of experience supporting executives in international companies, Sandra supports the team in the areas of planning, coordination, and outreach.
Education
Sandra Albert completed her training as an office clerk at a medium-sized trading company. During this time, she gained extensive knowledge in office organisation, project management, and communication, which she further deepened through practical experience and targeted training in communication and marketing.
Yannick Müller
Group Auditor ETL
About
As a former tax auditor for the state of Baden-Württemberg and as a corporate auditor, Mr. Müller supports Speer Group in the areas of transaction tax consulting and tax due diligence. Mr. Müller is Manging Director at ETL Bodensee.
Academic career
Mr. Müller graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University for Public Administration and Finance Ludwigsburg and graduated with a Master of Laws (LLM) from OTH Amberg-Weiden, he further holds a Master of Taxation from the University of Munich.
Christian Lämmle
Tax Consultant ETL
About
As a tax advisor specializing in the planning and support of business succession, Mr. Lämmle assists with the proper planning and acquisition of portfolio companies both domestically and internationally.
Academic career
Mr. Lämmle was appointed as a tax advisor by the Stuttgart Chamber of Tax Advisors.
Eva Lehle
Lawyer ETL
About
As a lawyer, Ms. Raff is advising Speer Group and portfolio companies. After starting her career at Noerr LLP, Ms. Lehle worked as a lawyer at GÖRG and as Legal Counsel for the ZF Group before joining ETL Bodensee as Managing Director.
Academic career
Ms. Lehle passed the state law examination at the University of Augsburg.
Academic track record
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