Johannes has been Chief Operating Officer at LARK since its very beginnings.

Before joining LARK, Johannes held various positions. Most recently, he worked in the COO office of an investment firm in Hamburg, where he drove strategic development and organizational transformation. Prior to this, Johannes gained many years of experience in various consulting firms.

His professional focus was on reorganization and operating model projects, cost-saving programs and M&A transactions. He advised international, capital market-oriented corporations and large mid-sized enterprises as well as private equity investors.

Johannes studied business administration in Germany, Australia and the UK and holds an MBA.

Johannes is responsible for the business aspects of the firm. This includes operational activities as well as strategic development in close cooperation with the partnership.

Johannes is married and has three children. To balance his professional endeavors, he likes to spend as much time as possible with his family. Johannes enjoys travelling and cooking with friends while enjoying a glass of wine. He has a wide range of sporting interests, with a particular passion for ice hockey, which he used to play semi-professionally.