since 2016

I’m Hannes Jeremiah Mächler

Clarity on your next move.

Executed with certainty.

About me

I am an ex-McKinsey consultant and Rothschild & Co banker, now focused on executing value creation in private equity portfolios. With a background combining strategic rigor and operational execution, I help companies bridge the gap between investment thesis and delivery on the ground.

Swiss-based, I work with private equity funds and their portfolio companies across Europe, the USA, and the Middle East.

My approach is hands-on, analytical, and execution-driven, designed to deliver clarity, momentum, and measurable results in complex environments.

Education

I studied Business & Psychology at the University of Zurich, Harvard University, and Columbia University.

Hands-on project leadership with full ownership and analytical rigor.

Project Manager | Program Lead | Fractional CFO

Project, Program and Financial Leadership, including the integration of a $200 million portfolio across 14 countries and supported a successful $1+ billion PE exit

Project Manager | PMO Lead | Post-merger integrations

Project Manager for global restructuring and financial optimization programs, including a $1.5 billion savings initiative in 100+ countries

Rotational program | M&A Advisory | Financial Analytics

Supported M&A transactions, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making

I step in to lead execution of complex, high-stakes initiatives for private equity-backed and growth-oriented companies.

Project Manager

Focused execution for high-priority initiatives

  • PMO leadership

  • Organizational restructuring

  • Governance, cadence & delivery discipline

Program Lead

End-to-end leadership for complex value-creation programs

  • Post-merger integration

  • Strategic transformations

  • Executive & board reporting

Fractional CFO

Financial leadership for PE-backed companies

  • Board & investor reporting

  • Exit & transaction support

  • Finance process optimization

M&A
Integration

$200 million Pharmaceutical Portfolio | 14 Countries

Context
Post-acquisition integration of a pharma portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa under aggressive PE-driven timelines.

Action
Integrated a $200 million pharmaceutical portfolio and secured full regulatory approval within 15 months.

Impact
Integration completed 21 months ahead of plan. Synergies and operational milestones realized earlier than expected, pulling forward the strategic exit timeline.

Swiss-based. Globally active. Leading execution on site.

Private Equity
Exit Preparation

$1+ billion Transaction | 500 million Data Points

Context
Financial readiness for the exit of an international pharma entity to an Abu Dhabi-based investment group.

Action
Led financial readiness by institutionalizing a 500 million line "Single Source of Truth" data cube to streamline cross-border due diligence.

Impact
Capitalized on the accelerated product integration to execute a $1+ billion sale, capturing $250 million in additional value through early divestment.

Cash Flow &
Liquidity Transformation

$4+ billion Real Estate company | 40,000 employees

Context
Critical liquidity constraints within a large-scale PE-backed entity threatening strategic flexibility ahead of exit.

Action
Redesigned end-to-end cash management and working capital governance, reducing outstanding invoices by 20% within 3 months.

Impact
Unlocked significant liquidity to strengthen the balance sheet, directly enabling a successful $4+ billion private equity exit.

Let’s Work Together

Email:
hannesmaechler@gmail.com