Press release

Executive Interim Partners expands its partner network –
Andreas Freutsmiedl joins as partner

Andreas Freutsmiedl kommt als Partner
Andreas Freutsmiedl kommt als Partner

Executive Interim Partners expands its partner network

Munich, January 2026 – Executive Interim Partners GmbH (EIP), a leading provider of C-level interim management and restructuring services, is expanding its partner network. Andreas Freutsmiedl joined EIP as a Partner on 1 January 2026.

Andreas Freutsmiedl kommt als Partner

With the addition of Andreas Freutsmiedl, EIP further strengthens its operational leadership and execution capabilities in complex transformation and special situations. Andreas has more than 30 years of international leadership and industrial experience, including assignments as CEO, COO and CRO during challenging phases.

As an Interim Executive and Trusted Advisor, Andreas Freutsmiedl leads mandates from initial assessment through the implementation of defined measures. His focus areas include restructuring, performance improvement programs, M&A and carve-out situations, as well as strategic realignments.

A mechanical and process engineering graduate (Technical University of Munich, Germany), Andreas stands for leadership, analytical clarity, decisive action, and sustainable results. His industry expertise spans demanding industrial environments such as mechanical and plant engineering, B2B services, process industries—particularly chemicals—as well as energy and infrastructure.

Michael Hengstmann, Founder and Partner of Executive Interim Partners, says: “Andreas combines deep industrial expertise with strategic foresight and execution strength. This experience further enhances our ability to support clients reliably, even in the most demanding situations.”

Andreas Freutsmiedl adds: “Current market developments require the ability to take on larger and highly complex transformation and turnaround mandates in a scalable, results-driven manner with clear leadership accountability. EIP provides a strong platform to take responsibility as a team and to stabilize and further develop companies in challenging situations.”

Since its founding, Executive Interim Partners has supported companies in critical phases through active leadership, structured execution and measurable results—at C-level and frequently in executive roles.

EIP Executive Interim Partners

Executive Interim Partners (EIP) is a leading provider of interim management services in the C-level segment, focusing on companies in special situations such as restructuring, transformation, or M&A processes. EIP provides experienced high-level interim managers with strong decision-making and implementation skills. They assume entrepreneurial responsibility at the highest management level and deliver rapid results to secure financing and liquidity, stabilize sales, and increase earnings. In 2023, EIP took on more than 25 mandates, primarily in medium-sized family businesses, group companies, and private equity portfolio companies. EIP was founded in Munich in 2015 by Michael Hengstmann and is now an owner-managed partnership with more than 35 senior managers, including around 15 partners (shareholders).

For more information about EIP, please visit: https://eip.de/

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