Career
Matthias Weber has been familiar with the unique characteristics of family businesses from an early age: He grew up in a family business himself and has worked without exception in renowned family businesses since the beginning of his university studies. His resume includes market leaders in German-speaking Europe, internationally successful hidden champions as well as a North American global player. He holds academic degrees in B.A. Business Administration and M.A. International Business from well-known German business schools.
Starting as CEO assistant followed by IT project management functions, up to positions in senior leadership teams, Matthias has learned the craft of true business transformation. In each industry he has worked in, Matthias was able to gather valuable best practices and establish a deep network of experts and decision makers worldwide. Owing to close collaboration with the entrepreneurs themselves, he was able to learn from the best and gain insights and experiences that go far beyond the usual managerial horizon.
Matthias’ career has enabled him to develop a concept that allows family businesses to realize growth, diversification and transformation at the same time. He has successfully refined and implemented this concept in renowned family businesses worldwide.
“Making the most out of what is given, not accepting any supposed limits and seeing opportunities in every setback have been essential values for me ever since I was a competitive athlete.”
Matthias dedicated himself to the equestrian sport and competitive show jumping since the age of 12. He was able to build a remarkable sporting career: starting with small, regional tournaments, he was appointed to a provincial squad while still at school and, after graduating from high school, to the Sports Group of the German Armed Forces, as well as to the German national squad. During this time, he successfully represented Germany at international tournaments.
The horses to which he owes this sporting career belonged to his family ever since and were self-trained. The experience of working his way up from local to international shows with the same core team was formative to his outlook and career.