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I am a Manager in the Finance Practice at AURELIUS. Before joining AURELIUS, I studied Accounting and Finance at Monash University in Melbourne and built my experience in accounting and finance roles across a range of industries, including luxury fashion and fintech.

At AURELIUS, I work closely with portfolio companies and management teams on operational finance and CFO support across many different topics. My role covers everything from liquidity management, reporting, and budgeting to performance improvement and broader finance transformation initiatives throughout the investment lifecycle.

What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?

I joined AURELIUS because I was looking for a more dynamic and diverse role, and for the opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial team where different experiences, skill sets, and disciplines come together to help portfolio companies solve complex situations in a hands-on way.

Describe your job

My role is highly varied, covering operational finance and CFO support across different portfolio companies, industries, and situations. The most exciting part is working through new and unfamiliar situations, which means I am constantly learning, problem-solving, and helping businesses improve and unlock value.

Best thing about AURELIUS

The best thing about AURELIUS is the ownership mindset and the exposure you get across different businesses and situations. You work closely with talented colleagues and management teams, with a strong focus on practical impact.

Personal statement

For me, AURELIUS stands out because of the people and the culture. You get to work with talented colleagues from all kinds of backgrounds, people are always willing to support each other and share knowledge, and successes are enjoyed and celebrated together.

Turning complex challenges into results.

I am a Senior Managing Director at AURELIUS and part of the WaterRise Team. Prior to joining AURELIUS in 2022, I held a number of executive positions in the steel industry, serving in management roles at both H.C. Starck Group and ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe. Before that, I worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. I hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

In my role as a Senior Managing Director at AURELIUS WaterRise, I oversee two portfolio companies in the Industrials & Chemicals sector, each with a global manufacturing footprint, and manage the interface between AURELIUS and their respective leadership teams.

What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?

Having had a very positive experience with the private equity industry in the past, I wanted to continue to work in a fast-paced but also hands-on environment with people that share the same mindset and similar ideas – things I truly found at AURELIUS.

Describe your job

At AURELIUS, we aim to transform operational performance of portfolio companies by providing close support. To achieve this in a truly global environment is especially rewarding as this is where the benefits of multi-cultural and diverse teams come to fruition.

Best thing about AURELIUS

AURELIUS is made up of people that I like to work with independent of hierarchy, function, and professional background.

Personal statement

There are numerous (fun) events that are key to sustaining AURELIUS’ unique culture, especially in times of strong growth.

Find the mistake, find the solution: Each AURELIUS portfolio company comes along with unique challenges, and solving them brings personal growth.

I am a Director Strategy & Transformation in AURELIUS’ WaterRise Team. Before joining in 2021, I worked in consulting at Deloitte and UNITY. Prior to this, I pursued my studies in mechanical engineering, earning an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Lebanese American University.

As Director Strategy & Transformation I support our portfolio companies on different matters, starting with setting the company strategy and then devising the necessary measures to achieve that.

Projects vary in topics from business planning, finance, sales and marketing to operations. One key aspect is also enabling the people in the organisation and making sure that we have the right people in place.

What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?

After my years in consulting, my next challenge should involve thinking strategically, making decisions, and most importantly being responsible for their execution and results.

Describe your job

My job consists of supporting our portfolio companies throughout their life cycle. The best part of it is that every day there is a new challenge – it never gets dull!

Best thing about AURELIUS

The variety of projects, with a focus on value creation through decision making and efficient execution. Not to mention the amazing team and expertise within it, which means I can learn a lot.

Personal statement

My job at AURELIUS allows me to travel a lot and experience different cultures, working environments and interesting people, while still being able to plan my time flexibly.

The wide range of portfolio companies in terms of size, focus, etc. gives everyone the opportunity to be involved in projects that suit them, where you always meet new and inspiring people.