CRO, CEO & CFO – DR. FRANK HORNUNG

Restructuring, Turnaround & Transformation for Companies in Critical Phases

With more than 25 years of international leadership experience, I guide companies safely through restructuring, turnaround and transformation situations. My focus: financial stabilization, operational improvement and the clear realignment of business models – pragmatic, fact-based and consistently executed.

I support companies with a clear focus: restructure, stabilize and strengthen for the long term.

ABOUT ME

Restructuring Expert & Interim Executive

Dr. Frank Hornung brings more than 25 years of international management experience from family-owned businesses, private equity environments and global corporations. He has served in CEO, CFO and CRO roles, leading complex restructuring, turnaround and transformation initiatives across Europe, Asia and the Americas. His leadership style combines analytical clarity, empathetic communication and strong execution — particularly in special situations characterized by time pressure and demanding stakeholder environments.

MY SERVICES

Restructuring & Turnaround Advisory

Dr. Frank Hornung supports companies through critical and strategic phases — from acute crisis management to long-term transformation.

Crisis Management & Turnaround

Stabilizing the company, securing liquidity, implementing immediate performance-improvement measures and managing distress situations.

Financial Restructuring & Recovery

Refinancing, leading bank negotiations, IDW S6 restructuring support.

Strategic Realignment & Business Model Transformation

Focusing on profitable segments, value chain adjustments and strategic roadmaps.

Performance & Cost Management

Efficiency programs, process optimization, KPI frameworks, shared services centers.

Due Diligence, M&A & Integration

Carve-outs, post-merger integration, distressed transactions.

Stakeholder Communication

Transparent, fact-based communication with shareholders, financial partners, supervisory boards and other committees.

Certified Supervisory Board Member / Advisory Board Member

Experienced across diverse ownership structures: family businesses, private equity, publicly listed companies.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Case Studies – Successful Restructuring and Turnaround Projects

Packaging · Family Business

Restructuring, operational optimization, reduction of leverage to investment grade and significant profitability improvement.

Packaging · Private Equity

Establishment of European shared service centers, restructuring, sustainable margin enhancement.

Biotechnology · Family Business

Global SAP roll-out, process harmonization and expansion into Northern Europe.

Tool & Machinery Manufacturing · Publicly Listed

Turnaround of several international sites, integration of global acquisitions.

B2C · Private Equity

S6 and StaRUG restructuring proceedings, corporate turnaround, financing structures and negotiations.

APPROACH

Structured Strategy Execution & Restructuring

WORKING PRINCIPLES

The work is based on a clearly structured approach: analysis, prioritization, execution and monitoring. Using the X-Matrix, I connect strategic objectives with operational measures and measurable outcomes. The focus is always on transparency, speed and sustainable impact — essential in critical restructuring situations.