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TAILORED SERVICES ACROSS KEY SECTORS 

We are specialised in those fields, but we also look forward to consult you in many other sectors, too!

Aerospace & Defence

Aerospace and defence ramp-up mastered: resilient supply chains, scalable operations and cost control from order book to delivery.
Aerospace & Defence Industry

Automotive

Automotive transformation for OEMs and suppliers: profitability, resilience and circularity from strategy to execution.
Automotive Industry

Cities & Utilities

Efficiency, resilience and digital progress for cities and utilities, from smart city strategy to KRITIS readiness, energy transition and delivery.
Cities & Utilities Industry

Financial Services

Resilience, efficiency and digital impact for banks and insurers, from strategy to execution in a regulated, fast-changing market.
Financial Services Industry

Industrial Goods

Resilience, cost discipline and digital transformation for manufacturers, from footprint strategy to operational excellence and product cost optimisation.
Industrial Goods Industry

Lifescience

Margin, resilience and compliance for pharma, medtech, biotech and healthcare providers, from sourcing and supply chains to operations and quality.
Lifescience Industry

Private Equity

Rigorous due diligence and hands-on value creation across the full investment cycle, from deal risk reduction to exit readiness.
Private Equity Industry

Rail

Digital, capacity and decarbonisation strategies for rail, improving reliability, cost control and customer experience across the sector.
Rail Industry

OUR INDUSTRY VOICES

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In today’s market, buyers demand sharper diligence and disciplined execution, while sellers must prepare exits more strategically – with our expertise we help Private Equity investors unlocking the full value potential at every stage of the investment lifecycle with specific industry and holistic views – before, during, and beyond the deal.

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Dr. Markus Contzen
Partner Private Equity
H&Z Management Consulting
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Collaborating with the railway industry means shaping a future where mobility is sustainable, connected, and innovative. As consultants, we see it as a privilege to co-create solutions with this sector that drive businesses forward while moving society as a whole.

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Dr. Roman Bauer
Partner
H&Z Management Consulting
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The industrial goods sector is at a crossroads — only those who embrace innovation and reimagine their business models will stay competitive in an era where operational excellence alone is no longer enough.

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Sandra Stoll
Partner
H&Z Management Consulting
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Disruption in today’s automotive industry is unprecedented. It still takes bold decision making today to win tomorrow – but the levels of multi-dimensional uncertainty both OEMs and suppliers are facing is what creates the challenge. We support with clever analytics, ambitious strategic advice and end-to-end focus on impactful implementation to build automotive future.

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Dr. Albert Neumann
Partner
H&Z Management Consulting

OUR CLIENTS

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OUR INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

All H&Z Insights
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Strategy Paper
29.10.2026

Competitiveness is decided at the drawing board, not the cost sheet. How product, production and value chain architecture give machinery makers a lasting edge.

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Strategy Paper
27.10.2026

Geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruption put procurement judgement to the test. Our new strategy paper examines what shapes sourcing choices and proposes changes for CPOs.

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Strategy Paper
22.10.2026

Global car output is back at 86m units, but since 2019 China gained 9m and Europe lost 4m. Our Outlook 2027 shows what follows, with three scenarios to 2030.

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Pulse Check
19.10.2026

Sentiment in aerospace and defence has reached a new record high. Our Q3/2026 survey shows where defence portfolios are heading and what suppliers expect from the A320 successor.

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Press
16.10.2026

Germany’s largest pre-seed round in software in 2026, with Bayern Kapital, H&Z and business angels. The AI platform for strategic procurement has been live since 28 September.

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Press
07.10.2026

H&Z advised EMZ in acquiring a minority stake in SBH Tiefbautechnik, delivering both Operational and ESG Due Diligence.

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Article
30.09.2026

How can business separation strengthen procurement’s contribution? Keenfinity and MacGregor show how building independence can deliver savings and lasting performance.

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Study
17.09.2026

The TTA AI Maturity Report 2026: 75 organisations, 9 countries, one consistent finding. The barrier to scaling AI is rarely the technology.

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Press
15.09.2026

The Haselhorst Smart City Ranking 2026 puts development ahead of placement: 418 German cities, with an average smart city development level of 33.2 per cent.

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Experienced partners and specialised teams support each service area with deep expertise and hands-on delivery. Find the right contact to discuss your priorities and define the most effective next steps.

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Jonas Harm

Head of H&Z Management Consulting
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Sven Steinert

Head of H&Z Management Consulting