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Reinvent,

Reshape,

Restart,

Innovate.

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ABOUT US

Committed to Excellence

We believe business isn't just about using ones head, but also heart. A balance of the two is what brings a business success. We operate by John Wooden's principle that failure isn't fatal, but failure to change is. Our uniqueness is our extensive experience and the relationship we build with our customers, beyond the boardroom.

 

We focus on supporting managers in the process of successful leadership, strategy development, efficient execution of said strategies, and prosperously running a business. Our team also specialises in professionalising small businesses (SME's), specifically in areas such as financial controls, budgeting and pricing, yield management, system analysis, but also developing analytical and conceptional skills that are fundamental in order to lead your business successfully. Furthermore , we aim to develop leaders personally and professionally and throughout our own careers we mentored managers in their different roles as a business person and family member.

We will challenge your opinions, yet we will not pretend to know everything better. 

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Peter Fankhauser - Founder & Advisor
  • Honorary Professor University of St. Gallen, PhD

  • Seasoned International Executive with unique business development and M&A experience.

  • Stress-tested capabilities of corporate and regional restructuring in many relevant jurisdictions.

  • Co - Owner of MC Sciences Medical Research Group 

  • Former Group CEO of Thomas Cook plc, CEO of LTU Luftfahrtunternehmen GmbH, Executive Director of Kuoni AG

Raffaella Cassani - Co-Founder & Advisor 
  • Executive in a Large Corporation. 

  • Entrepreneur & Founder. 

  • Highly analytical and focuses on helping smaller businesses find the adequate structures and financial controls for their business. 

  • Former Product & Commercial Director of Kuoni Italy. 

  • Founder of Autohotel GmbH

  •  Advisory roles in Tourism and Leisure for Italian regions.

  • Chief of Business & Development of MC Sciences Medical Research Group. 

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Do you believe you will benefit from our expertise? Contact us today!
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Reinvent

A company is like a living organism. It has to constantly adapt to its ever changing environment. We’ll support you in managing the transformation you want to achieve to reinvent your company. To make this transformation sustainable and lasting, we’ll help you simultaneously adapt the minds and hearts of your management team to fully embed this change. We do this together with a reputed partner in the field of Management Diagnostics, Organizational and Executive Team Development.

Reshape

Thanks to our partnership and backing from of the most regarded European Business Schools, and over 30 years as a CEO of big companies, we specialise in structuring every challenging situation which requires a strong solution. Whether this is the process of succession planning, a handover to the following generation, the development of a new strategy or the design of a vision and purpose of your business.

Restart

When you are in a difficult personal business situation, we help you redefine your perspective and eventually change it to get rid of old patterns and encourage you to try something new. Out of our own personal experience we are well suited to give you profound advise on personal business matters. We engage ourselves in re-skilling educations at university level and mentor individuals who plan to restart in different careers.

Innovate

Our world needs new and fresh ideas and a reworked idea of business. That’s why we support start up businesses which are a game changer especially for the future of conducting business  and consuming goods. . We support young businesses in opening doors to opportunities and help them scale their business. In addition, we help established businesses in developing new ideas to renovate and revitalise their customer offerings. 

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"Growth doesn't come with a single action. It is the consequence of resilience, courage and hard work." 

SOME OF OUR VALUED CLIENTS & PARTNERS

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Current & Past

Manres is a leading consulting company based in Germany which focuses on training C-level executives in their socio-psychological development, team development and management diagnostics.

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Dronamics is a disruptor in the unmanned Cargo Drone sector for the middle mile and is about to launch its first prototype, which can carry 350 kg on a distance of 2’500km.

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Diethelm Keller is one of the biggest family owned holding companies in Switzerland with amazing brands in their portfolio such as DKSH, Zyliss, Koenig, Turmix, Wetrok, Cole & Mason and many more.

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The Executive School of the University of St. Gallen is one of the most prestigious and highly ranked business schools in Europe. Peter is engaged as an Honorary Professor here.

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MC Sciences is a start up medical research company with the focus of developing a novel therapy for mast-cell diseases; something which will enhance millions of individual lives. 

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ETH Zurich is ranked amongst the top universities in the world. Peter was engaged on C-Level in a organisational development project. 

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I-Travel is a web-based Travel Operator who offers individual, tailor-made Travel Experiences on the highest quality level. 

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Signol is a new, behaviourally driven, scalable software company which uses smart employee feedback for Aviation, Maritime and Road Transport to materially reduce carbon emissions and increase fuel efficiency. 

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Contact Us

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