When decisions carry personal,
financial or reputational risk,
leaders often need clarity before action.

I provide confidential, independent sparring
for CEOs,
executive management and
supervisory board members.


No mandates.
No operational role.
No reports.
Just structured reflection when it matters.

I do not compete with advisors. I complement them.

My role begins where formal mandates often do not yet fit -
or where a protected space for reflection is needed before escalation.

Typical situations

Early signs of potential compliance or governance issues.
Sensitive shareholder or management conflicts.
Unclear escalation paths.
Personal liability concerns.
Situations where personal exposure and corporate risk intersect.

Executive sparring may serve as

Preparation for business or legal steps.
Reflection parallel to HR, financial or legal advice.
De-escalation before formal action.
Situational reflection and preparedness ahead of sensitive interviews, hearings or high-impact external engagements — always in coordination with legal counsel.

My Executive Sparring Partner Role

I do not replace legal or advisory services.
I provide independent executive reflection.
In matters requiring legal advice or representation, the legal mandate remains fully with the respective law firm.
No referral expectations.
No fee sharing.
No conflicts of interest.