About Rouven
Born in Switzerland and raised in Germany, I have lived and worked in both countries and embody a blend of German-Swiss cultural influences. With 17 years of experience at industry leaders like Panalpina and DSV, and as the founder of a logistics-focused SME management consulting business, I bring a wealth of insights to the table. My educational background includes an Executive MBA and a B.A. in Forwarding, Transport and Logistics, which have equipped me with a solid foundation to tackle complex challenges in our fast-paced industry. Outside of my professional life, I am an avid hiker who loves exploring the Black Forest and other stunning landscapes across Europe, always finding inspiration in nature’s beauty and resilience.
ContactMY SEARCH
Together with NCA, I am currently looking for a healthy, medium-sized logistics company in Germany or Switzerland that I can acquire and develop further in the long term. Your company ideally generates between 2 and 5 million €/CHF EBITDA and already has air and sea freight or courier services in its portfolio. In addition, I’m focusing on logistics companies that specialize in certain industry verticals, complex services or logistics software and equipment.
Market segments include
- Logistics
My contribution
As a proven entrepreneurial logistics leader with 17 years of industry experience, I excel in strategy development and execution, co-creating value with customers, and building high-performance organizations that maximize human potential and technology. My cross-functional know-how spans over 20 countries, encompassing strategic positioning, customer diversification and sales, procurement and negotiation, process and operations management, and more. During several acquisitions, I experienced first-hand the major uncertainties caused by such processes. And I have learned how to manage these changes successfully and respectfully. If you are considering passing on your successful business to safe hands, please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you, and to our informal and confidential conversation!
Key Skills
Relationship Centered
Strategic Growth
Operational Leadership
Product Expertise
Results Driven
NCA Searchers
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that solves succession challenges faced by small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through our Operator-Led Search Fund Program.
