Dr. Markus Schneider
Founder & Managing Partner @ Cobalt Value Partners
About
I turn strategy into measurable value — across PE portfolios, large-cap transformation programmes, and executive leadership mandates. With nearly two decades spanning Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, EY-Parthenon, and a PE/VC-backed CEO role, I bring a rare combination: sponsor-grade analytical rigour and hands-on operating accountability. I have sat in the boardroom, run the P&L, and stood in front of the management team when the plan needed to change. At HelloFreshGO, I led a full corporate carve-out from HelloFresh SE — raising 8-figure funding, building Germany's #1 fresh food workplace platform, and delivering substantial growth across 500+ enterprise clients. At EY-Parthenon and McKinsey, I delivered $500m+ in EBITDA impact across 20+ value creation programmes, commercial due diligence, post-merger integration, and operating model redesign — primarily across Technology/Software, Industrials, and B2B Services in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Today, through Cobalt Value Partners, I work with PE funds and portfolio leadership teams on the mandates that matter most: growth acceleration, 100-day execution, PMI, GTM transformation, and operating model redesign. I also take on select senior interim and transformation leadership roles where execution accountability — not just advice — is what's needed. SID-accredited Director. Open to Operating Partner, Chief Transformation Officer, interim CxO, and NED mandates across Europe, the Middle East, and APAC.
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Singapore
Management Consulting
Sustainability, Sustainability Metrics, Growth Strategies, Private Equity, Digital Strategy, Transformational Leadership, M&A Integration, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Venture Building, Strategy Development, Go-to-Market Strategy, Digital Transformation, CEOs, Consulting, Corporate Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, Strategy
Experience
Founder & Managing Partner
Cobalt Value Partners
Singapore
Cobalt Value Partners is an independent advisory and interim leadership platform focused on PE value creation, commercial transformation, and growth strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. I originate and lead mandates directly — working at fund level with PE sponsors and alongside portfolio company leadership teams on the situations that require both strategic clarity and execution muscle. Current and recent mandates include: Post-merger integration for PE-backed B2B SaaS businesses Commercial transformation and GTM redesign for technology-enabled platforms Buy-and-build strategy and 100-day planning for PE-backed buy-and-build platforms Market expansion strategy for tech-enabled infrastructure businesses Beyond project mandates, Cobalt provides embedded Operating Partner capacity to PE funds — supporting deal teams from pre-close through value creation plan execution and exit readiness. Open to: Operating Partner mandates · Chief Transformation Officer · Interim CxO · Senior Advisory · NED
Member of the Board of Advisors
CONFIDE
Partner
EY-Parthenon
Singapore
Strategy & Value Creation Partner advising PE-owned and large-cap clients across APAC. Lead multi-year enterprise transformation programs in growth acceleration, digital enablement (incl. GenAI), and operating model redesign with over 9-digit EBITDA impact.
Chief Executive Officer
HelloFresh
Berlin Area, Germany
CEO – HelloFreshGO Full executive ownership of carve-out, scale-up, and operational transformation. Built a venture-backed, B2B2C growth engine reaching mid-8 figure revenue. Led investor relations, board reporting, and turnaround execution with double-digit EBITDA margin recovery.
External Advisor
McKinsey & Company
Senior Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
Led 20+ strategy and transformation engagements across Industrials, Automotive, and Technology — primarily Europe and Asia. $500m+ EBITDA impact. Designed and executed 100-day plans and value creation programmes for PE-backed businesses from diligence through exit readiness.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Goldman Sachs
Management Consulting
McKinsey & Company
Post Merger Integration - M&A
Siemens
United States
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Strategic Management, Finance, Accounting
Scholarship of "Stiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft"
TU Dortmund University
Strategic and International Management
Scholarship of "Stiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft" and teaching assistant for Bachelor and Master studies
Tongji University
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Finance, Strategic Management
Aston University
Finance, Marketing
University of Regensburg
General Management
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