The way to the future is called transformation
Dynamic markets, intense competition, short innovation cycles: companies are struggling with massive transformation pressure on several fronts at once.
Depending on the industry and the individual situation, they may find themselves in structural difficulties either gradually or very quickly. Then immediate, courageous and above all sustainable action is required: Nothing less than the future is at stake!
This is where Bickel & Company comes into play.
Masters of change
We master the entire process of transformation design, from decisive restructuring along the value chain to systematic repositioning.
In doing so, we rely equally on a sense of proportion and assertiveness and keep the interests of all stakeholders permanently in our mind: pragmatism is the order of the day and sustainability is the guiding principle of our actions.
Working experience
secured
projects
Value creation at a traditional company
Transformation Lenzing AG
Textile and nonwovens
EUR 2,500 million
8,300
The Bickel & Company team is currently (as of April 2024) supporting the transformation of Lenzing AG. The listed company is a producer of pulp and fibers for the production of textiles and nonwoven products.
Transformation from A to Z:
Success story Treofan
Packaging (BOPP)
EUR 420m
1,100
From an existential crisis to a doubling of the company's shareholder value: the story of the successful transformation of packaging film specialist Treofan is a prime example of the scope, flexible approach and high quality of Bickel & Company's transformation work.
More projects
KUKA
KUKA AG - one of the world's leading robotics companies - suffered a massive decline in turnover of over 30% during the economic crisis in 2009. With a holistic value creation programme led by Walter Bickel as COO/CRO, the turnaround has been achieved. The share price rose from € 6 to € 36 during this time. Walter Bickel continued to be represented on the supervisory board after the COO mandate ended.
SYNTEGON
From 2020 to 2023, the Bickel & Company team managed the transformation of Syntegon Technology GmbH (carve-out from Robert Bosch GmbH), a global provider of process and packaging technology, with Walter Bickel in the position of CTO. From May 2020 to November 2022, Walter Bickel also took on the role of CFO. The focus was on a comprehensive value creation plan with which a significant and sustainable increase in company value could be achieved.
A team for your success
Our multifunctional team consists of experienced advisors who have accompanied the transformation in companies for many years with personal commitment on site. We take responsibility, set priorities and provide orientation. If necessary, we integrate the expertise of our extensive network.
ADVISORY BOARD
As a member of the advisory board, Mr Martens strengthens our claim to competence and, in addition to the original advisory board tasks, also assumes a "sounding board" function for us in order to focus all the experience on custom-fit and creative solutions for our clients in crisis situations.
Our range of services
at a glance
Our service portfolio covers all phases of a corporate transformation.
We also accompany all phases with active stakeholder and change management.
