Proven approaches from the ECCO management team’s carve-out practice
Throughout their careers, our management team has overseen numerous complex carve-outs, from acquisition and transformation to successful exit. This experience feeds into our work today and demonstrates how targeted operational measures have transformed spun-off companies into independent, competitive entities.
Insights into successful transformations
The following case studies are based on the experience of the ECCO management team in their previous senior positions at leading investment companies. They provide insights into the challenges of corporate spin-offs, the transformation measures applied, and the results achieved.
References for the ECCO management team
What former business partners say about our management’s approach:
Dr. Sebastian Bross
Managing Director • Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel GmbH
“With ECCO GROUP, we have found a buyer who not only understands the business strategically, but who will also actively drive its operational development. We are confident that VALONTEC will grow successfully as an independent company under its new leadership.”
Ramon Sotomayor Jauregui
Former-CEO • Grupo Antolin
“Uli Lorenz demonstrated extraordinary leadership during a complex transaction, successfully divesting and revitalizing an underperforming business unit. His pragmatic approach ensured a swift process, safeguarded jobs, and restored customer confidence. I highly recommend him as a reliable partner.”
Daniel Oerting
VP, Corporate & Business Development • Hempel
“Uli and his team successfully acquired J.W. Ostendorf from Hempel, navigating a complex carve-out with professionalism and reliability. They presented a strong turnaround concept and managed a seamless, efficient transition, […] I highly recommend Uli as a buyer.“
Martin C. Armstrong
Senior Partner • turpin barker armstrong
“Throughout the process Dr. Daniel Ebert demonstrated a high level of knowledge, skill, professionalism and integrity, which greatly assisted the process and the successful outcome for stakeholders. In my professional opinion Dr. Daniel Ebert has the high-level competencies to organize and manage business turnaround for small and medium sized enterprises.”
Martin Gruber
Managing Director • OKS Otto Knauf GmbH
“Dr. Ebert is an outstanding managing director with a clear focus on the essentials and pronounced strategic foresight. His ability to foster sustainable growth and profitability, along with his constructive engagement with all stakeholders, has significantly strengthened the company”
Dr. Bernhard Schmidt
Managing Director • SRL Materials
“Dr. Ebert has played an instrumental role in transforming our organization. His extensive experience in organizing and managing turnarounds, his ability to navigate complex challenges, and his emphasis on top-line improvement have been invaluable. He approached the restructuring with a clear plan, focused on improving efficiency , reducing costs, and aligning our resources with our strategic goals. […] I highly recommend Dr. Ebert for any future endeavors he chooses to pursue. “
Christoph Wieczorek
Betriebsratsvorsitzende Berlin • Fidelis HR
“I highly recommend Dr. Ebert as a trustworthy negotiation partner with exceptional social skills, dignity and integrity. Together we have found a sustainable social solutions. […] Overall, Dr. Ebert has shown exceptional managerial, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the management, employees and works council that are required for an exceptional restructuring officer.”
Benno Gerhardus
CFO • Fidelis HR
“As a CFO, I have worked very closely with Daniel during the transition phase. I highly recommend Daniel for any carve-out, restructuring and realignment topic- He has shown the managerial, technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the local management, employees and works council that make for a truly exceptional restructuring officer. Daniel offers all these qualities, plus adaptability under great pressure.”
These references relate to the collaboration with our management in their previous professional activities.
