Dr. Matthias Winter
Matthias’ career spans across a broad range of technology-related industries with a strong emphasis on IT-technology, software, and telecommunication. He has worked in 20+ countries and for 100+ organizations at Board or CEO level.
Experiences
Matthias Winter Advisory Services
2023 Managing Partner Advisory Services
Matthias Winter Advisory Services provides consulting services in the areas of Strategy development, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, GoToMarket, Digital transformation.
McKinsey & Company, Zurich Switzerland
1997 – 2023 McKinsey & Company Zurich, Switzerland
2009 – 2023 Senior Partner
2002 – 2009 Partner
1997 – 2002 Associate, Engagement Manager, Associate Partner
Clients
Main industries: Technology, Software, Telecom, Industrial Tech, plus selected clients in the Energy and Consumer Goods sector. In total, served 100+ different client organizations, ranging from revenues of 100M to >50bn EUR.
Geographies: Switzerland, Germany, Benelux, France, UK, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Eastern Europe, USA, Central and Latin America.
Firm Building
2020 – 2023 Co-Leader McKinsey Technology Council
2017 – 2022 Global Operating Committee Member: McKinsey Transformation Practice
2015 – 2022 Practice Leader TMT DACH
2019 – 2023 Co-leader Regional Pricing Committee Europe
2017 – 2022 Partner Review Committee
Board Memberships
2021 – Board of Governors, Constructor University Bremen
2010 – 2023 Board Member Venture Incubator: a 100M CHF VC Fund
2017 – 2023 Board Member Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
2015 – 2019 Board member “Venture”
Education
1995 – 1997 Research Associate at IMD, Lausanne Switzerland
1997 Dr.rer.pol, Economics, European Business School, Germany
1994 Masters in Business Administration, University Hagen, Germany
1994 Masters in Information Management, European Business School, Germany, studies among others in San Diego and Buenos Aires
Languages
German, English, Spanish, French – all fluent
Publications
Multiple publications in McKinsey Quarterly. Author of the book “Managing Outside Pressure”, published in Wiley 1997
Other interests /Family
Science, Sports, Aviation
Expertise
Expertise Strategy Development
I have worked for numerous companies on their strategy development ranging from identifying attractive markets to compete in, strategic positioning, competitive moves to detailed execution plans.
Corporate Finance
I have supported numerous M&A transactions up to 10bn EUR. My work relates to M&A development, deal structuring, competitive intelligence, negotiation support and post merger management. As a business angel I have worked / participated also in a number of medium sized private deals.
GoToMarket
I have supported many clients on their GoToMarket strategy, including defining their competitive positioning, customer segmentation, channel strategy, strategic and tactical pricing, marketing messaging, channel steering and reporting.
Digital transformation
Given my strong technology focus I have supported several clients in their digital transformation journeys. Topics include use case identification, designing digital journeys, technology stack choices, selection of technology partners and change management.
Contact
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