Patrik Kerler Partner - Head of Financial Advisory Ger./It. CH

Background

• Ph.D. and Master in Economics and Corporate Finance, University of Zurich

Professional experience

• Head of Financial Advisory in the German and Italian speaking-part of Switzerland since May 2024
• More than 25 years of experience in corporate finance / M&A and transaction services gained in an international Investment Bank and a Big Four
• Extensive experience in sell and buy side M&A transactions as well as restructurings, independent IPO advisory, private placements and debt advisory
• Supported numerous mid market and large cap clients in various industries including among others diversified industrials, consumer and luxury goods
• Focusing on supporting Swiss mid market players and combining this focus with a long-standing international client network and international experience
• Formerly: Managing Director at a large Swiss bank and before that a Partner and Head of M&A at a Big Four. Prior to this VP at a Swiss bank (M&A) and a Private Banking Boutique based in Geneva/Zurich.

Languages

• German / English