Senior Advisor, Board Member

Orlowski Consulting

. Serve as a sparring partner to the management team on strategic matters and the continued growth of the consulting firm .

Posted 9/19/2026contractRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic advisory roles, particularly in M&A, private equity, and corporate finance, while leveraging a strong network within Germany’s Mittelstand. Exhibits a pronounced entrepreneurial mindset and analytical skills to identify business opportunities and contribute to the growth of a consulting firm.

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M&A ExperiencePrivate Equity ExpertiseCorporate Finance KnowledgeStrategic Advisory SkillsEntrepreneurial Mindset

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Hard Skills

M&ACorporate FinanceBusiness SuccessionCorporate DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Personal ReputationConfident PresenceDiscretionExperience Sharing

Industry Keywords

MittelstandTransaction EnvironmentBusiness InterrelationshipsNetwork ExpansionConsulting Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a sparring partner to the management team on strategic matters and the continued growth of the consulting firm
Advise on the development of our market and growth strategy
Support the continued development of our M&A processes and consulting standards
Contribute your entrepreneurial experience to complex company sales
Help expand our network of entrepreneurs, family offices, investors, private equity firms, and strategic buyers
Identify new business opportunities as well as valuable market and industry trends
Support the acquisition of new mandates and facilitate introductions through your personal network

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience as an entrepreneur, managing director, executive board member, advisory board member, investor, or in a comparable leadership position
Ideally, experience in M&A, business succession, private equity, corporate finance, or corporate development
Strong strategic understanding and a pronounced entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent network within Germany’s Mittelstand or the transaction environment
Strong personal reputation and confident presence at executive management and shareholder level
Strong analytical skills, discretion, and a well-developed understanding of business interrelationships
Enjoy sharing your experience and actively contributing to the development of a growing advisory firm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Membership in the exclusive Advisory Board of a specialized M&A advisory firm
Direct influence on the strategic development of a growing company
Collaboration with experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and M&A experts
Flexible collaboration with a mutually agreed time commitment
Attractive compensation commensurate with your role and contribution
The opportunity to make a lasting contribution to successful business succession planning in Germany’s Mittelstand