humboldt | M&A 360°

Christoph Jores is an interim manager for M&A, post-merger integration, carve-out and buy-and-build in Germany and the DACH region. He has led more than sixty transactions across SMEs and large-cap groups (EUR 1m–4bn), including acquisitions, divestments, carve-outs, integrations and joint ventures for corporates, Mittelstand businesses and private-equity portfolios. His background in investment banking, corporate development and operational integration covers the core requirements of complex deals. He works where transactions move from intention to execution — supporting private-equity investors and Mittelstand leaders in turning complex M&A into operational reality. Post-Merger Integration: operational due diligence, Target Operating Model design, Day-1 readiness, IMO leadership, disciplined 100-day execution and governance. Carve-out & Separation: TSA design, functional stand-up, business continuity and clean exits. Joint Ventures: governance, control balance and first-year launch management. Transformation: post-closing restructuring and operational improvements. Buy & Build: platform builds and serial add-on integrations. Buy-side M&A: operational validation, integration planning and full transaction-cycle management. Typical engagements: PE-backed platforms, mid-market separations, investors requiring end-to-end execution. Finance Monthly M&A Award — Post-Merger Integration (Germany), 2021 & 2023.