Marcus Irsfeld

Marcus is a serial entrepreneur with a hands-on, attention to detail approach. He has successfully launched several SME companies and has provided support to founders and company management in implementing internal operational and financial structures, processes, and methods to maximize the efficiency and cash utilization of the entity concerned. He has taken companies through various stages of their life cycle, either as managing director or as in an operational consulting role: these stages include from the initial foundation and start-up phase, through to exit phases and M&A, including divesting specific divisions of a company and other critical processes requiring the restructuring and re-organization of the business. Marcus relishes challenges and actively works to diagnose and resolve issues that SMEs face throughout the different phases of their existence. His ability to identify with and empathize with the various stakeholders are critical qualities that Marcus uses to maximize his own personal effectiveness in assuring the success of the company. Marcus’ experience spans a number of industries, with particularly extensive experience in the life sciences industry. He combines well-proven academic theories with his exemplary analytic, entrepreneurial, and industry experience gained in Europe, the U.S., and China. He holds a Masters degree in Business Administration (Diplom Kaufmann) from the University of Münster.