
Aviation · Defense · Space
Independent strategy and investment advisory for DeepTech companies, investors and corporates in aviation, defense and space. Built on years inside electric aviation, M&A and board-level strategy.
Sectors
Aviation, defense and space share technologies, supply chains and investors. The advisory work connects these markets rather than treating them in isolation.

Electric and hybrid propulsion, Advanced Air Mobility, regional aviation and airport infrastructure. Market models, product strategy and partner assessment from eight years at Siemens eAircraft and Rolls-Royce Electrical.

Unmanned systems, propulsion and dual-use technologies. Market entry, positioning and business development for start-ups and suppliers addressing a growing European defense market.

New Space business models, market sizing and investment cases. Proven aerospace strategy and due diligence methods applied to a sector moving from public programs to commercial markets.
Services
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Market models and forecasts, competitive analysis, product and portfolio strategy, and business cases for OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and start-ups.
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Commercial due diligence, M&A and partner strategy, joint venture assessment and investment decision support for VC, PE and corporate investors.
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Expert calls, conference keynotes, panel moderation and advisory board roles on aerospace transformation and the future of flight.
Profile
Stefan is a strategy executive and entrepreneur based in Munich with more than a decade of experience in consulting, market analysis, financial modelling, business development and M&A in aerospace.
He began his industry career at Siemens as part of the eAircraft team that pioneered electric propulsion for aircraft in close collaboration with Airbus. He set up the unit’s technology and innovation management and played a key role in its carve-out and sale to Rolls-Royce.
At Rolls-Royce Electrical he built and led the strategy function, including market intelligence, and later served as Head of Strategy & Products for Advanced Air Mobility. His remit covered market and product strategy, M&A and corporate venturing, partner assessments and investment decisions presented at CEO and Board level.
He co-founded ALBATROSS, which develops regional airports into energy, mobility and logistics hubs, and is a mentor at the Future Aero Lab. He holds a doctorate in innovation management from RWTH Aachen University, where he led consulting projects for industry and initiated a research exchange with MIT.

Contact
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