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Markus Lahrkamp
Managing Director at Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement
Markus Lahrkamp is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement, based in New York.1 He is a seasoned professional with over two decades of consulting experience, specializing in various aspects of private equity and performance improvement.1
Professional Experience
Lahrkamp is one of the head developers of A&M's private equity practice.1 His expertise includes:
- Top-line revenue and margin optimization
- Performance improvement for private equity-owned companies in manufacturing, distribution, and services sectors
- Consulting for large US-based and international clients on short-term and long-term performance improvement needs1
His experience spans the entire private equity fund lifecycle, including:
- Pre-acquisition due diligence
- Post-acquisition performance improvement
- Exit readiness for portfolio companies1
Lahrkamp has participated in over 100 engagements, driving significant value for his clients.1 He typically acts as the lead consultant but can also provide interim leadership when necessary.1
Previous Roles
Before joining A&M, Lahrkamp held prominent positions in other consulting firms:
- President and CEO of Arthur D. Little, Inc.
- President and CEO of Droege & Comp1
In these roles, he built and led private equity practices in both the U.S. and Europe, focusing on due diligence and value enhancements for private equity-sponsored portfolio companies.1
Early Career and Education
Prior to his consulting career, Lahrkamp worked as an accountant with the national real estate practice at Pricewaterhouse in Atlanta.1 He holds an MBA from the University of Muenster in Germany and is an accredited CPA in the State of Georgia.1
Recent Contributions
Lahrkamp continues to be an active thought leader in the private equity space:
- He was recently featured in PE Hub, sharing insights from the PEI Operating Partners Forum New York 2023.2
- He has authored articles on PE Hub, including one about potential challenges in the private equity sector.4
Markus Lahrkamp's LinkedIn profile (username: markus-lahrkamp-6785239) reflects his current position at Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement.3
