Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH
Family officeGrowth · 16 people tracked
Investment thesis
Haniel operates as a family-equity investor with a long-term, multi-generational orientation. Its entrepreneurial focus is on majority stakes in leading European business services providers, complemented by a diversified portfolio of capital investments across other high-growth industries and regions. As an owner, it supports portfolio companies in developing forward-looking solutions for their customers and the environment. Through strong financial results and sustainable growth, the firm aims to advance ecological and social progress across its portfolio and beyond.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's websiteAppointed CEO of Haniel's management in October 2024. Previously CEO of MAN SE and MAN Truck & Bus SE (2015-2020), CFO at Drees & Sommer, and a longtime partner at private equity firm HgCapital in London; began his career at Price Waterhouse.
Senior Operating Partner joining in 2026; previously with Orlando Management, GE Oil & Gas, McKinsey & Company, and EEX.
CFO of Haniel since October 2023. A Dutch national, he began his career at PwC, spent over 21 years at US company Belden Inc. (CFO from 2012), and previously served as EVP and CFO at VIAVI Solutions.
Operating Partner joining in 2025; previously at Bain & Company, Vodafone, and Audi China.
Partner Multi-Asset with Haniel since 2010; previously at Ørsted, UBS, and Deutsche Bank.
Senior Investment Manager since 2022; previously at HSBC and NRW.BANK.
Senior Investment Manager with Haniel since 2018.
Senior Investment Manager since 2021; previously at HSBC and Macquarie Capital.
Investment Manager since 2024; previously at Siemens AG and Lincoln International.
Responsible for Campus management, handling office space rental, campus community, and facility services.
Manager Finance & Treasury since 2008; previously at Deutsche Bank.
Head of Finance & Treasury with Haniel since 2002.
Head of Communications since 2021; previously at JP|KOM GmbH, Carlsberg Deutschland, and Gruner+Jahr.
Head of M&A, with Haniel since 2022; previously at Bayer M&A, Deutsche Bank, and Leonardo & Co.
Asset Manager joining in 2026; previously at Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
Investment Analyst joining in 2026; previously at Carlsquare and Barclays.
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH invest at?
- Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH focus on?
- Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Does Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH lead rounds?
- Yes, Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH leads investment rounds.
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