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Astrid Latzel joined Boston Consulting Group in October 2022. She has more than 20 years of experience advising companies on M&A, due diligence, and value enhancement programs (including full potential programs, transformations, strategy, and commercial excellence). She leads the climate and sustainability/ESG agenda for products for the firm’s Principal Investors & Private Equity practice in Central Europe. Astrid’s primary industry focus is industrial goods and pharma/health care.

At BCG, Astrid advises financial investors and private equity funds on buy- and sell-side transactions, value creation along the investment cycle, growth sales, and pricing for portfolio companies. She is passionate about helping investors define and execute their ESG transformation journey, identify investable sectors/targets, and support their value creation.

Before joining the firm, Astrid was a Partner & Managing Director at Kearney, leading their private equity business in Central Europe.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Master of Business Administration and Management (Diploma), University of Bayreuth

Publications and Videos

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How Private Equity Firms Can Meet Investor Expectations

Most general partners at private equity firms and their limited partner investors agree that sustainability is fundamental. How are they working together to promote it?
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The Regulatory Climate Is Getting Hotter for Private Equity

US and EU regulators are scrutinizing financial services more closely, and that is impacting PE firms. Leaders need to up their game to remain in compliance.
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Elevating ESG in Commercial Due Diligence

M&A and investment decision makers must consider the integral connection between a company's sustainability practices and its future performance.
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Private Equity’s Pivotal Role in the Climate Battle

PE firms are making progress in pushing their portfolio companies to decarbonize, especially the larger players. But there’s room for improvement.
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Private Capital and the Climate Opportunity in Europe

The atmosphere for climate and sustainability investments in Europe is improving. Private equity and venture capital players need a strong strategy to seize this opportunity.