About this role
Director – AI & Technology Advisory
Value Creation
Interpath Location: Munich (with flexibility across DACH / Europe)
Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise across Deals, Advisory, and Restructuring. We support investors and management teams in complex situations where critical decisions are required and value creation is central. Our culture is agile, independent, and conflict-free, enabling us to deliver pragmatic, results-driven advice.
Technology, data, and artificial intelligence are increasingly central to value creation across the investment lifecycle. Interpath combines deep sector insight with hands-on execution capabilities to support Private Equity investors and portfolio companies in leveraging AI and digital capabilities as core value drivers.
Interpath launched its German business in January 2025 and continues to build a strong presence across the DACH region. This role offers the opportunity to play a key delivery and leadership role within our growing AI & Technology Value Creation capability.
The Role
As a Director – AI & Technology Value Creation, you will lead and deliver AI-, digital-, and technology-focused engagements for Private Equity investors and their portfolio companies. You will work closely with Managing Directors and Partners, taking ownership of complex workstreams across transactions and value creation programs, while remaining hands-on in analysis, design, and execution.
You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, translate AI and technology topics into clear business implications, and help drive measurable growth and efficiency outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead AI, digital, and technology workstreams across the investment lifecycle, including pre- and post-deal engagementsDeliver AI and technology due diligence, assessing value drivers, risks, scalability, and execution complexityDesign AI-enabled value creation initiatives, translating product, platform, data, and AI capabilities into tangible growth and EBITDA impactDevelop AI-driven “where-to-play / how-to-win” concepts, including AI product roadmaps, automation levers, and build-vs-buy considerationsSupport portfolio companies during the execution and scaling of AI and digital initiatives, including operating model and governance designWork closely with Deals teams on vendor due diligence, vendor assist, and tech-enabled equity storiesPrepare and present clear, decision-ready insights to PE investors, Boards, and senior managementSupport business development activities, including proposal development, pitch preparation, and client relationship buildingCoach and develop junior team members, contributing to a high-quality delivery cultureRequirements
Proven experience at a leading advisory firm, strategy consultancy, Big 4, or in a technology- or PE-backed businessStrong track record delivering AI-, digital-, and technology-focused advisory projects, ideally in transaction or value creation contextsSolid understanding of AI, data, digital platforms, and software-driven business models, with the ability to link technology to business valueExperience supporting Private Equity investors and/or portfolio companies across due diligence, value creation, or transformation initiativesAbility to structure complex problems and translate technical topics into clear, commercially relevant recommendationsExperience leading project teams and managing day-to-day client interactionsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsFluent business-level German to C1 level is essential combined with fluent EnglishWillingness to travel as required for client engagements
Why Interpath
Opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, technology, and Private Equity value creationHigh-impact client work across transactions and portfolio transformationEntrepreneurial environment with close collaboration across service linesClear development path toward Managing DirectorExposure to complex, high-visibility situations and senior stakeholders
Inclusion at Interpath
We exist to help our clients seize transformational opportunities or to navigate their most difficult challenges, and so we need to draw on the brightest minds from the broadest range of backgrounds to bring the most insightful perspectives.
To do that, it’s essential that it is in our DNA to support and celebrate our people as individuals and that we all have the ability, resources and guidance to achieve our long-term career ambitions. Read more about our Inclusion initiatives; Inclusion - Interpath
Benefits
At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath
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