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Bialowons & Associates supports companies in crisis situations. Through precise analysis, clearly structured measures, and taking responsibility for implementation, we achieve successful turnarounds.

“Ultimately, only action can solve a crisis.”

About B&A

We deliver results

1
We are seasoned professionals

Our team brings together extensive leadership experience and many years of expertise in international management consulting. As senior managers in global corporations and German mid-sized companies, we have successfully structured and executed turnarounds.

2
We act quickly, effectively and discreetly

In crisis situations, swift and decisive action is crucial to effectively address challenges. A structured, targeted approach is essential. Early involvement of all key stakeholders builds trust and ensures a discreet process.

3
We take responsibility for implementation

Our core competence lies in developing and successfully implementing turnarounds. In close coordination with our clients, we take direct responsibility for this — including, if necessary, serving as board members.

4
We cover the entire value chain

Our team has extensive experience in optimizing the entire value chain — from procurement and production to sales and finance, including overall responsibility as CEO/CRO.

5
We deliver measurable results

Our approach has a proven track record of success, and we are happy to provide references upon request.

Services

What we offer

Financial Restructuring

Restructuring liabilities, optimizing balance sheet structure, enhancing liquidity, and improving financial control.

Operational Restructuring

Defining and implementing measures for cost reduction, process optimization, productivity enhancement, and top-line growth.

Liquidity Management

Implementing a rolling 13-week cash forecast, managing working capital, and actively overseeing liquidity.

Crisis Management

Immediate intervention in acute financial distress, stabilization of the business, and coordination of all stakeholders.

Interim Management

Guiding the company through critical phases, as CEO/CRO if necessary, to ensure stability, drive effective decision-making, and develop long-term solutions.

M&A Support

Support for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as part of a turnaround strategy.

The B&A Difference

We take responsibility

Seniority

  • We are seasoned experts
  • All team members have 20+ years of management experience
  • All team members have worked for renowned consulting companies and have successfully designed turnarounds as a board member or managing director

Focus on implementation

  • We take responsibility for the implementation of the measures and conduct negotiations personally
  • We work in our customers’ organizations and actively drive the change

Performance-based compensation

  • We seek to be evaluated based on our performance
  • A significant portion of our remuneration is tied to the achievement of agreed-upon goals
  • Together we define milestones that trigger remuneration
Team

Together, we shape the future of your company

Oliver Bialowons

Managing Partner

Oliver brings over 30 years of experience in restructuring and turnaround management, with extensive expertise in leading performance improvement initiatives and operational turnarounds. He has worked across the automotive and industrial sectors, as well as in retail/e-commerce and the furniture industry, where he has successfully implemented comprehensive restructuring programs in the role of CEO and/or CRO

Maximilian Fervers

Partner

Max has over 20 years of experience in turnaround management, both as an external consultant at a leading international restructuring firm and as a responsible managing director. His expertise lies in the development and implementation of comprehensive restructuring programs, the negotiation of cost reduction measures, and in financial management, including cash and liquidity management

Mark Hachmann

Partner

Mark possesses over 20 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. He specializes in business transformations, procurement optimization, and performance enhancement. With expertise in global sourcing, crisis management, and M&A integration, Mark has a proven track record of driving growth, improving operational efficiency, and executing impactful strategies within multinational environments. His industry expertise encompasses consumer goods and the fashion sector

Dr. Jörg Heistermann

Partner

Jörg has over 25 years of leadership experience in various senior roles, including CIO and CEO. He has successfully implemented innovative technology transitions, strategic business transformations, and complex turnarounds. His expertise includes end-to-end business process optimizations, reorganizations, insourcing and outsourcing, as well as spin-offs and merger integrations. Jörg consistently achieves measurable improvements in innovation, efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability

Michael Mäder

Partner

Michael has over 20 years of leadership experience in sales, marketing, business development, and corporate communications. He has led international projects in the industrial, event, and technology sectors, taking responsibility for complex transformation processes and the development of new sales structures. With strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and in-depth expertise in digital strategies and KPI management, he is consistently solution-oriented and execution-driven—combining strategic insight with a hands-on mindset

Dr. Carsten Seeliger

Partner

Carsten brings over 25 years of experience as a managing director, line manager, advisory board member, and project and interim manager. During this time, he has worked with a prestigious management consultancy, international corporations, and German mid-sized companies. In his roles as a consultant and responsible manager, he has led numerous restructuring and performance improvement projects, as well as sales enhancement initiatives, both domestically and internationally. Carsten is a recognized expert in sales and service (B2B/B2C, offline/online, omnichannel)

Peter Vandecruys

Partner

Peter is a long-standing partner at B&A. With his broad technical and commercial expertise, he focuses on CRO, CFO, and COO mandates.
He has over 30 years of experience in international corporations and mid-sized companies and is an expert in operational and financial restructuring within manufacturing businesses

Oliver Bialowons
Managing Partner

Oliver brings over 30 years of experience in restructuring and turnaround management, with extensive expertise in leading performance improvement initiatives and operational turnarounds. He has worked across the automotive and industrial sectors, as well as in retail/e-commerce and the furniture industry, where he has successfully implemented comprehensive restructuring programs in the role of CEO and/or CRO

Maximilian Fervers
Partner

Max has over 20 years of experience in turnaround management, both as an external consultant at a leading international restructuring firm and as a responsible managing director. His expertise lies in the development and implementation of comprehensive restructuring programs, the negotiation of cost reduction measures, and in financial management, including cash and liquidity management

Mark Hachmann
Partner

Mark possesses over 20 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. He specializes in business transformations, procurement optimization, and performance enhancement. With expertise in global sourcing, crisis management, and M&A integration, Mark has a proven track record of driving growth, improving operational efficiency, and executing impactful strategies within multinational environments. His industry expertise encompasses consumer goods and the fashion sector

Dr. Jörg Heistermann
Partner

Jörg has over 25 years of leadership experience in various senior roles, including CIO and CEO. He has successfully implemented innovative technology transitions, strategic business transformations, and complex turnarounds. His expertise includes end-to-end business process optimizations, reorganizations, insourcing and outsourcing, as well as spin-offs and merger integrations. Jörg consistently achieves measurable improvements in innovation, efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability

Michael Mäder
Partner

Michael has more than 20 years of leadership experience in sales, marketing, business development, and corporate communications. He has led international projects across the industrial, event, and technology sectors, overseeing complex transformation processes and the development of new sales structures. With strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and solid expertise in digitalization and KPIs, he consistently acts in a solution-oriented and execution-focused manner, combining strategic insight with a hands-on approach

Dr. Carsten Seeliger
Partner

Carsten verfügt über mehr als 25 Jahre Erfahrung als Geschäftsführer, Linienverantwortlicher, Beiratsmitglied sowie als Projekt- und Interim-Manager. In dieser Zeit war er für eine renommierte Unternehmensberatung, internationale Konzerne und deutsche Mittelständler tätig.

Als Berater und verantwortlicher Manager leitete er diverse Restrukturierungs- und Performance Improvement-Projekte sowie Sales-Up-Initiativen im In- und Ausland.

Carsten ist ein ausgewiesener Vertriebs- und Serviceexperte (B2B/B2C, stationär/online, Omnichannel).

Peter Vandecruys
Partner

Peter verfügt über umfangreiche Restrukturierungserfahrung und hat in mehr als 30 Jahren zahlreiche Projekte erfolgreich geleitet, davon vielfach als CEO. Er war sowohl für große Beratungsunternehmen als auch in leitenden Funktionen für internationale Konzerne und deutsche Mittelständler tätig. Mehrfach hat er dabei die Verantwortung für die Produktion getragen.

    Contact

    Oliver Bialowons
    Phone: +49-151-16129282
    Email: oliver.bialowons@bialowons.de