Seasoned Navigators
For situations of rapid change
Founded
Located
Area of operation
Focus of service
Areas of service
2012
Zurich, Switzerland
Europe & Middle East
growth, turnaround, transformation
Strategy, Corporate Finance, Transformation, Innovation & Technology
Founded: 2012
Located: Zurich, Switzerland
Area of operation: Europe & Middle East
Focus of service: growth, turnaround, transformation
Areas of service: Strategy, Corporate Finance, Transformation, Innovation & Technology








Vision & mission statement
Leverage Experts AG (LE) was founded in 2012 in Zurich as an independent group of interdisciplinary experts. The experienced team supports companies throughout complex and critical challenges with a strategic mindset and a passion for implementation.
LE focuses on Situations of Rapid Change (SRC), transformation, restructuring, and turnaround management. LE implements corporate and growth strategies, accompanies entrepreneurs through crisis situations, is leads (digital) transformation and restructuring processes and is a trusted partner for M&A and corporate finance goals.
The team of LE enhances an active and effective shaping of the future – At short notice, with high impact.
We partner on eyelevel and preserve jobs and shareholder equity, cut losses and recover investments. With high proficiency in corporate finance, strategy and management, we help you to resolve urgent challenges, deal with debt and special situations and build a resilient organization for the future. We are result driven and passionate to transform, grow, and vitalize businesses.
Experts

Kolja A. Rafferty
MBA, IDP-C, CTP
practice lead strategy
A seasoned CEO, certified Non-Executive-Director and Certified Turnaround Practitioner (CTP), with proven success in Situations of Rapid Change (SRC), delivering attractive multiples and successful exits. Strongly focused on success factors and measurable results, driven by pace, flexibility and aspiration for performance.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategy and Corporate Development
- Turnaround and distress management in Situations of Rapid Change (SRC)
- Transformation and Restructuring
Management Education
INSEAD, IE University (et al)
Areas of Expertise
- Transformation and Change
Management - Digitalization and Business Development
- Human Resource planning and staffing
- Alignment of strategy and MBO
Management Education
Executive MBA Rochester-Bern
Heinz Brägger
MBA
change & transformation expert
A seasoned change and transformation expert. Successfully integrated M&A transactions, reorganized entities in digital business transformation and formed winning teams. Evaluated, hired, outsourced and outplaced employees internally and externally. Supporting Top Management and HR departments in Situations of Rapid Change (SRC), as well as in strategic personal resource planning.


Peter Yves Ruland
IT & Innovation
An experienced CTO with extensive competencies to direct and lead high profile & complex IT projects. Focusing on the digitization with 20+ years of experience in B2C and B2B2C including substantial experience with CSPs, MNOs, MVPDs and partners.Comprehensive corporate experience including start-up‘s and turnaround projects. Recognized achievements in development and implementation of platform business models.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic R&D
- Program Management
- Service Delivery Management
- Agile / Scrum Methodology
- Cloud Computing
Management Education
INSEAD
Areas of Expertise
- Investor Relations
- Fundraising
- Business Development
Kaan Atila
Expert Fundraiser
Experienced fundraiser and sales manager with 23 years of experience in Medical Products, Healthcare, Digital Consumer Platforms et al.

Operative Team

Hanna Lang
Executive Assistant
Through dedicated project management, Hanna ensures that even strict timelines are met. Various years in leading positions in HR and market research make her an experienced partner for process optimization and customer communication.

Alejandra Tello
Digital Marketing
With around 10 years of experience in mass communications and online marketing, Alejandra helps businesses to elevate in the digital world. She believes in the power of interconnection and innovation, always keeping businesses up to date in this rapidly changing world. Alejandra has specialized in omnichannel digital marketing keeping the focus on the user experience to convert prospects into life-time clients.

Vera Gretzke
Press & Media
Vera is an expert in strategic corporate communications and PR. She supports companies in building relevant reach and increasing awareness. Her focus is on sustainable growth of reputation and customer trust. Vera represents the company’s interests and combines the editorial demands of the media with a convincing approach to the target group.
ASSOCIATES

Thorsten Stutzmann
Research Associate
Since 2015, the Marktforscher (formerly die Marktpartner) has been offering customized, cost-efficient and fast data collection. The independent researchers provide marketing insights at home and abroad. In addition, market entry strategies are simulated in advance and therefore offer security for investments.
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