WHEN OWNERSHIP CHANGES HANDS

Board partner for succession and ownership transitions in mid-sized companies.

Hands-on in critical situations where execution determines outcomes.

How I work
David Astor – Porträt, Investor und Unternehmer

Succession and ownership transitions require
steady leadership

Different situations, from succession to ownership transitions, require stable execution.
Under pressure, decisions must stay crisp.

How I work in succession and ownership transitions

Clear decision rights in succession situations.
Decision rights, escalation paths, and accountability are clarified early to keep execution stable during ownership transitions.

Few metrics. Clear signals in critical transition phases.
A small set of metrics is enough under pressure, not dashboards that narrate the past, but signals that guide action.

Close to operations, not hidden behind reporting layers.

Calm under pressure.
Less noise, shorter decision cycles, and executable choices, even when information is incomplete.

No hero moves.
If a plan only works with exceptions, it is not robust.

Where value is created in succession and
ownership transitions

In owner-led companies, succession and ownership transitions often weaken decision-making. Clear decision rights, a focused KPI set, and a weekly operating rhythm restore control and execution. The objective is a structure that remains stable beyond the transition phase.