Philippe von Stauffenberg
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Philippe von Stauffenberg
, also known as “PVS”, (born 1964) is a German businessman, residing in London, United Kingdom. He is the Managing Partner of Solidus Partners LLP, which he founded in 2004. Solidus Partners is a private equity firm, which makes investments in Media and Green Technologies.
from the Harvard Business School
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Before founding Solidus Partners LLP, Mr. von Stauffenberg worked for the European arm of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst (HMTF) now known as HM Capital Partners
in London for 5 years where he sourced, made investments and later often assumed a role as operational manager in the portfolio companies. He gained his buy-and-build experience as an entrepreneur when he bought and ran the companies Heitman Documentation Services and Borg (1995–1998) for which he left Warburg Pincus
(1992–1995).
, and EurotaxGlass
, where he served as CEO from 2000–2002
Warburg Pincus: Danish Brands, Técnicas Reunidas Medioambientales, Luhns
franchise and developing the business to become the pre-eminent listed German Radio franchise. During 2005, Philippe also laid the foundations for the Mood Media
transaction,
where he led the financing and consolidation of the three European in-site media companies in a €130 m Buy& Build transaction. He served as Executive Chairman until July 2007. In 2010 PVS was instrumental in selling the company to Fluid Music, Canada,
which then became Mood Media Corporation. PVS serves both Klassik Radio and Mood Media Corporation as Vice Chairman.
(Duales System Deutschland – Der Grüne Punkt). In February 2011 Mr von Stauffenberg became the Executive Chairman of the DSD board of directors. Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH (DSD) is a leading provider of take-back systems. These include not only close-to-home collection and recovery of sales packages, but also eco-friendly, cost-efficient recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment and of transport packages, facility waste disposal service and deposit clearing. The DSD subsidiary German Association for closed-loop economy and raw materials ("Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kreislaufwirtschaft und Rohstoffe mbH", DKR) belongs to Europe's largest raw material traders. PVS is currently executive Chairman of DSD.
Stauffenberg
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, also known as “PVS”, (born 1964) is a German businessman, residing in London, United Kingdom. He is the Managing Partner of Solidus Partners LLP, which he founded in 2004. Solidus Partners is a private equity firm, which makes investments in Media and Green Technologies.
Personal Life
PVS was born in France and raised all over the world due to his parents being diplomats. He speaks German, English, Spanish and French fluently. He is married with 4 childrenEducation
PVS holds a BA and MA in history from Harvard and earned a MBAMaster of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
from the Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and is widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the world. The school offers the world's largest full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and many executive...
.
Career and business experience
von Stauffenberg started his career as a consultant at Bain & CompanyBain & Company
Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Bain is considered one of the most prestigious consulting firms in the world, with 47 offices in 30 countries and over 5,500 professionals on staff globally...
.
Before founding Solidus Partners LLP, Mr. von Stauffenberg worked for the European arm of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst (HMTF) now known as HM Capital Partners
in London for 5 years where he sourced, made investments and later often assumed a role as operational manager in the portfolio companies. He gained his buy-and-build experience as an entrepreneur when he bought and ran the companies Heitman Documentation Services and Borg (1995–1998) for which he left Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus, LLC is an American private equity firm with offices in the United States, Europe, Brazil and Asia. It has been a private equity investor since 1966...
(1992–1995).
Notable Deals
HMTF: Temic/Microtune, Media CapitalMedia Capital
Media Capital SGPS, SA, is a Portuguese media corporation founded in 1988 , based in Oeiras, Lisbon. Media Capital is a major media group in Portugal, and is one of the biggest media corporations in Europe...
, and EurotaxGlass
Glass's Guide
Glass’s Guide is the leading British motor trades guide to used car prices, often referred to in the trade as "The Bible."Monitoring car values for almost 75 years since 1933, Glass’s Guide has reflected how cars have become increasingly affordable...
, where he served as CEO from 2000–2002
Warburg Pincus: Danish Brands, Técnicas Reunidas Medioambientales, Luhns
Industry sector: Media
Between 2004 and 2008 PVS led two transactions in the media industry, investing in the German Klassik RadioKlassik Radio
Klassik Radio is a radio station in Germany. It specialises in classical music, Film music and Lounge music. The channel is receivable in over 300 German cities via FM, throughout Germany via cable, and in Europe via satellite. It is also worldwide streamed on the internet...
franchise and developing the business to become the pre-eminent listed German Radio franchise. During 2005, Philippe also laid the foundations for the Mood Media
Mood Media
Mood Media Corporation formerly known as Fluid Music Canada Inc., is a music delivery company. Their services include both in-store media as well as in-store kiosks. They market their products through wholly owned operating subsidiaries, Mood Media, Trusonic and Somerset Entertainment...
transaction,
where he led the financing and consolidation of the three European in-site media companies in a €130 m Buy& Build transaction. He served as Executive Chairman until July 2007. In 2010 PVS was instrumental in selling the company to Fluid Music, Canada,
which then became Mood Media Corporation. PVS serves both Klassik Radio and Mood Media Corporation as Vice Chairman.
Industry sector: Green technologies
In 2010 Solidus Partners led the investor group that supported the management buy-out of Duales System Deutschland(Duales System Deutschland – Der Grüne Punkt). In February 2011 Mr von Stauffenberg became the Executive Chairman of the DSD board of directors. Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH (DSD) is a leading provider of take-back systems. These include not only close-to-home collection and recovery of sales packages, but also eco-friendly, cost-efficient recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment and of transport packages, facility waste disposal service and deposit clearing. The DSD subsidiary German Association for closed-loop economy and raw materials ("Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kreislaufwirtschaft und Rohstoffe mbH", DKR) belongs to Europe's largest raw material traders. PVS is currently executive Chairman of DSD.