Markus leads Strategy Implementation, Interim-Management, Change Management, M&A, Restructuring, Sales-Channel-Management & Product-Management at CBI.

A founding partner of CBI, Markus has extensive experience managing the ASIA region for S-DAX listed companies. He pioneered the development and set-up of the first successful greenfield plant for a German supplier in Japan. Since 1999, Markus has resided in Japan, consistently demonstrating an excellent track record in introducing businesses to Asia and Europe, growing them, or turning around underperforming companies.

Markus has leveraged his business expertise to develop many of CBI’s innovative tools and methods. He has supported companies across industries including Automotive, Renewable Energies, Food & Beverage, and Medical Devices. With a strong focus on operations and implementation, his pragmatic “get it done” approach ensures that strategies are not only crafted but effectively aligned with teams and executed to energize organizations during critical transitions.

Our team believes in the power of possibility. As Henry Ford once said, “If you think you can or if you think you cannot – you are right.”. Markus embodies this mindset by eliminating borders for businesses across Asia, Europe, and the US. His proven success in strategic M&A, HR, and Organisational Development, combined with his hands-on operational excellence, makes him the ideal partner for your next cross-border business challenge.