Lars is a Partner based in Arthur D. Little’s  Vienna office, and is responsible for the firm’s global TMT PE & Infra activities (more than 250 buy- and sell-side mandates), having supported some of the most successful TMT value growth initiatives in Europe and globally. He has continually worked for the largest and most successful PE and infrastructure funds in pre-deal and post deal value creation. Lars has extensive experience in large digital transformation projects in the telecom and the data center sectors. Within these transformation assignments, Lars focuses on growth, cost reduction programs, customer experience management, and M&A. He has completed many of these long-term assignments with visible success in the top-and-bottom line. Prior to joining Arthur D. Little, Lars worked for the consumer goods company Henkel. His professional experience comprises activities in Europe and Asia. Lars has authored many studies on TIME markets and the internet economy. Prior to ADL, Lars worked as a chef in restaurants in St. Tropez and Vancouver.