novaerion expands transaction business – Andreas Eichler appointed to lead the business unit

Since August 2026, novaerion GmbH has been strategically expanding its transaction business under the leadership of Andreas Eichler, who serves as Head of M&A. The focus is on mid-sized companies in special situations and insolvency proceedings. In this role, he works closely with founding partner Sven Pursche.

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The demand for M&A in special situations is growing: According to the Federal Statistical Office, local courts reported 10,546 corporate insolvency filings between January and May 2026, an increase of 4.9% compared to the same period last year.

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"Especially in economically challenging times, the true value of our work lies in providing companies with a viable future and preserving jobs," says Eichler. "This requires a hands-on approach under significant time pressure to find solutions that can be realistically implemented with all stakeholders within the given timeframe."

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Eichler brings extensive expertise gained from over ten years of experience in consulting and entrepreneurship. Most recently, he was an Associate Partner at an investment firm specializing in special situations, where he was responsible for deal acquisition and transaction business. Prior to that, he held a leadership position at a corporate finance boutique specializing in crisis and distressed M&A. Before that, he managed several corporate transformation projects for a mid-sized management consultancy. As a former co-founder of an international consultancy, he supported companies with market entry and expansion in India on the ground, giving him firsthand experience of the shareholder perspective. His economics studies took him to Bayreuth, Barcelona, Delhi, and Sydney, among other places.

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"Andreas Eichler combines transaction expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset and understands both sides of the table," says Sven Pursche. "That is exactly what clients need in crisis situations. Our goal is to provide high-quality advice and drive projects through to successful implementation."

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Eichler is available as a point of contact for insolvency administrators, custodians, banks, credit insurers, and investors, as well as for shareholders and management teams of mid-sized companies.

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About novaerion
Based in Düsseldorf, novaerion GmbH is a transformation and transaction consultancy. Its core areas of expertise include CRO mandates, restructuring, reorganization proceedings, and (distressed) M&A.

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