The economy changes constantly, facing companies with new challenges. AZ-partners support you with operational power, a true hands-on mentality, and practical solutions – in Germany and Italy.
Did you accept the challenge and are you focusing on change and excellence?
We did it: We have the experience and stand by your side – competent, prudent and effective in tackling the most complex challenges.
An innovative Italian builder of production lines for thermotechnical products is acquired by a private equity and integrated into a German group.
To leverage synergies, framework conditions must first be established: from accounting standards and IT systems to networked planning and group reporting.
However, integration is not just about working together under common rules – it also means understanding the language and respecting the culture.
Transferring machinery, materials, and data is only one part of the process. Even more important is the transfer of know-how: At one location, people pass on their expertise, while at another, it is acquired.
A structured and coordinated transition process ensures timely and seamless knowledge transfer.
Declining business performance – is it due to the market, the product, productivity, efficiency, or a combination of these factors?
What scenarios are possible? Transformation, downsizing, or carve-out?
After weighing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks, the right entrepreneurial decision is to restructure the company: new strategies, reorganization, fine-tuning of the organization, and new products.
The focus is on innovation and excellence. The result? A great success for a company determined to go for change.
Filling an executive management position takes time – especially when restructuring measures need to be implemented beforehand.
An interim CEO not only ensures continuity in leadership and operations but also acts as a game-changer, paving the way for a smooth transition.
A German provider of technology and design solutions for bathrooms and kitchens acquires its Italian competitor. Two premium brands, two leading companies, two competing B2B sales networks.
Without a shared vision, strategy, and goals, internal competition is harmful to both brands. A convincing double-brand strategy, activating synergies, synchronizing sales organizations, and establishing a common digital platform lead to a win-win situation for the entire group.
A major Italian industrial company aims for excellence in customer service. Customer care is not just a mindset shift in sales, customer support, and marketing, but also a reorientation of all company functions.
A professional CRM system is an essential tool in this transition.
Three production sites of a leading Italian mechanical and plant engineering company aim to become Industry 5.0 leaders: achieving top efficiency and flexibility through 5S and Kanban methods and new ERP/MES/OPS systems.
Industry 5.0 can only be achieved with the committed involvement of people, the digitalization of all management processes, and the structured optimization of all key processes.
Performance management is not just about numbers and goals but, above all, about the people who bring a company to life. Recognizing talent, providing constructive feedback, and supporting individual growth create a motivated and high-performing team.
Rewarding commitment and offering development opportunities lead to greater productivity, collaboration, and innovation. With tools such as OKRs, KPIs, and advanced software, every person can fully realize their potential. The energy that drives a company’s success comes from the people who work there.
We work with mid-sized companies, groups, and private equity investors in the sectors of machinery and plant construction, industrial technology production, and technical trade.
Our clients operate internationally, often within the German-Italian environment.
We are managers with technical and commercial expertise, developed through leadership roles in mid-sized businesses and international groups. Our expertise has been further strengthened through challenges faced alongside our clients and solidified through the implementation of their change projects.
Executive Manager
Managing Director Germany-Italy
General Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing & Service, Technology
Languages: German, Italian, English, French
Robert inspires trust and friendliness. He listens carefully and quickly gets to the point. He is a creative problem solver, winning people over with empathy and engaging them with enthusiasm. I appreciate how he motivates the team. In his free time, he enjoys playing the clarinet and hiking in the mountains with his family.
Executive Manager
Managing Director Germany-Italy
General Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing & Service, IT
Languages: German, Italian, English
Steffen is an open and direct person. I appreciate his calm and determined approach. He dives deep into details while always keeping the big picture in mind. He works with passion but also makes time for family, home, and his motorcycle. He values people and helps them reach their full potential.
Executive Manager
Managing Director Germany-Italy – Director Global Business Unit
General Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing & Service, Technology & Innovation.
Languages: German, Italian, English
Christian is a global strategic thinker, mentor and calm listener, who in the team always knows how to implement creative solutions with pragmatic actions. He is always thrilled when ideas turn into tangible results. In the free time, he loves to be outdoors in the mountains or at the stove – cooking for family and friends.
We support you as neutral and objective experts, working as a team with your employees – always responsibly. We deeply analyze situations, identify challenges, assess opportunities and risks, and develop and implement concrete solutions.
Our working style is hands-on and goal-oriented, always with full respect for people and cultures. Our role is clearly defined and communicated, and our tasks are transparent to all.
Your values are our values, and your people are also part of our team.
Our solid experience in managing mid-sized companies and international groups in Germany and Italy – we understand the business, linguistic, cultural, and human aspects and successfully lead the change of companies in both countries.