Gerhard Mahrle Email & Phone Number

Strategic ManagementAs CFO with many years of experience I have a wide knowledge in strategy development and implementation of finance strategies. I have a good understanding of manufacturing, marketing and sales processes.Finance and AccountingThrough my work experience I gained a broad knowledge in international accounting standards and in tax legislation in various countries. I have excellent skills in structuring finance, accounting and controlling processes as well as in tax optimization of international companies. Through many years of experience, I have a wide expertise in corporate financing and in capital increases.Close Collaboration with Audit Committees in various companiesIn my more than 20 years as CFO of listed companies, I have worked closely with the respective audit committee.M&A TransactionsWorking for many listed companies I gained experience in acquisition processes and contract negotiation with sellers and buyers of companies. Among others, I was responsible for due diligence processes and company valuations and I was involved in post-merger integration processes. I was also a member of the defense team to fight against the unfriendly take-over attempt.Legal ExperienceBased on various projects that were realized under my responsibility I gained knowledge in tax legislation, labor law and business law in various countries in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia. And with sia Abrasives I also have experience in take over processes and regulations. I am familiar with the demanding regulation environment in the MedTech industry (e.g. change from MDD to MDR).CommunicationI have more than 20 years of experience in communication with investors, financial analysts, journalists and the stock exchange. I carried out road shows in countries such as Switzerland, the UK, France, Germany and the US. I have a long experience in stock exchange related communication issues, ad hoc and regulatory communication as well as disclosure notifications, management transactions, etc.ITIn my early professional years, I developed and programmed applications on mid-range IT systems in the area of procurement, logistics, warehousing, quality control and accounting. Later I could use my IT experience as project manager for the introduction of ERP solutions in manufacturing companies. And last not least I am a very skilled user of up-to-date office applications.LanguagesGerman: first languageEnglish: fluently spoken and writing, negotiating skillsFrench: fluently spoken / good verbal and written skillsItalian: modest verbal skills

Listed skills include Corporate Finance, Restructuring, Business Strategy, Finance, and 17 others.