Valtus, the worldwide leader in executive interim management, expands its European footprint by acquiring FS Partners, Switzerland’s leading boutique in financial interim management.
Present in nearly 30 countries across 4 continents, the group now operates 10 subsidiaries in Europe, reinforcing its position as the only international leader offering comprehensive coverage throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, a market valued at more than €3 billion annually.
Germany stands as the EU’s leading industrial economy, Switzerland hosts the European headquarters of many global groups in finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology, while Austria serves as a strategic bridge to Central and Eastern Europe. Together, these three markets represent a GDP of more than €5,000 billion.
For companies undergoing restructuring, digital transformation or cross-border integration, this region increasingly functions as a unified market. “Our clients operate across Switzerland, Germany and Austria as a single business region. By welcoming FS Partners into the group, we ensure seamless support throughout the entire region,” said Valtus CEO Björn Henriksson.
With FS Partners, Valtus will extend its full range of services in Switzerland, providing the group’s complete global offering – executive interim management, restructuring and financial advisory, PMO and consulting, and functional specialists – with the same quality standards that Valtus delivers worldwide and across the DACH region.
Philippe Soullier, Founder and Chairman of Valtus:
“I am proud to have built a company that has become the European leader in executive interim management and is now accelerating towards global leadership. Since initiating Valtus’s globalisation in 2022, achieving full coverage of the DACH region has been one of my ambitions. Joining forces with FS Partners therefore marks a significant milestone in this journey and further strengthens our ability to support clients worldwide in their most critical transformations.”
Aymeric Bas, Managing Partner International & Chief Revenue Officer, Valtus:
“This acquisition is a decisive step in our European growth strategy. Swiss clients will now have access to the full spectrum of Valtus services, delivered with the same consistency and quality everywhere in the world. Together with FS Partners, we can meet the growing demand for leadership and transformation support in critical situations. This milestone was made possible in particular with the continued support of GENEO Capital Entrepreneur, our long-term partner.”
FS Partners: Switzerland’s financial interim management specialist
Founded in 2009, FS Partners is a highly specialized boutique focused on CFO and finance mandates in critical corporate situations — from restructuring to transformation to rapid interim solutions. With a core team of 25 partners, an extended network of more than 100 experts, and a track record of over 550 mandates delivered for 450 clients, FS Partners is recognized for its quality, professionalism, and accountability.
Simon Frei, CEO of FS Partners:
“Valtus shares our values of quality, responsibility, and impact. Together, we combine the precision of a Swiss boutique with the international reach of the worldwide leader. For our clients, this means continuity — plus access to expertise across 30 countries, stronger presence in French-speaking Switzerland, and a broader network of top executives beyond finance.”
