Sebastian Dahm

At OPCORE Partners, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their business goals by working in partnership to sharpen their core operating model. We believe that in this way we can create sustainable value for our clients and their stakeholders. My expertise covers supply chain management, category management, strategic purchasing, sales management, and headoffice process improvement and restructuring. Worked directly with operating companies, investors, family offices, private equities, and sovereign wealth funds. Broad experience across sectors including Fast Fashion, Food, Electronics, Sports Equipment, Biking, DIY, Hypermarkets, Discount Stores, Department Stores, Wholesale, Beauty & Health, and Personal Care.

Operating Partner / Strategy Consultant for DACH Family Offices with extensive expertise in strategy development, implementation and performance monitoring of portfolio companies. Leading a team of >10 people from senior managers to consultants across more than 20 projects, with a constant utilisation rate of >90% and an annual turnover of approx. 5-10 million €. Regular value creation increases of up to 5-6% of annual sales volume achieved in portfolio companies. Proactive support of full investment cycles of up to 5 years, including comprehensive target screening, due diligence, integration planning and implementation, interim management, synergy tracking and exit readiness. In addition to growth strategies, we have successfully implemented turnarounds, restructurings and insolvencies in self administration. Areas of responsibility included operational and strategic purchasing, process and data management, structural and operational organisation, supply chain, sales, e-commerce and omnichannel integration.

Strategic development and expansion of the Consumer Practice at Monitor Deloitte in Germany from approx. 5 to +20 employees. Management of the coordination and development of project approaches and pitches in the national and international retail/consumer goods market. Responsible for the systematic preparation of project proposals, internal staff planning and simultaneous management of several projects. As project manager at the spin-off of a leading German retail company, responsible for qualitative and quantitative company valuations based on market size, competition analyses, customer segments, management and macroeconomic aspects. Evaluation of value creation plans with country management boards and plausibility checks of integrated business plans to derive company values. As project manager for one of the world's largest private equity companies, leading the integration planning of two confectionery producers in Europe (+10 countries). Development of critical integration paths taking into account labour law, SAP requirements and structural conditions. Active participation and management of recruiting events, development centres and guest lectures, e.g. at the University of St. Gallen.