Stephan is a finance and strategy professional with extensive experience in transaction advisory, M&A, and business strategy. He began his career at EY in Frankfurt and Vienna, advising clients on market entry, due diligence, post-merger integrations, and carve-outs across multiple industries. With strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate across cultures in German, English, and French, Stephan combines strategic insight and transactional expertise to identify, acquire, and grow mid-sized businesses through the Search Fund model.