Frankfurt & London, 21 April 2025
Marlborough Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Astrid Rauchfuss as a Senior Advisor for the DACH region, based in Munich.
Astrid brings over 25 years of strategic and operational experience in the telecommunications, technology, and IT services sectors, working with corporates and private equity portfolio companies on transformation, growth, and go-to-market strategies. She previously served as a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she led the global B2B Telco practice and held key leadership roles in the firm’s German and Austrian operations. Astrid currently serves on multiple boards, including Fairphone, Eraneos Group, Orcan Energy, and Exeger, and is a trusted advisor to C-level executives and investment professionals alike.
As Marlborough Partners continues to expand its pan-European reach, Astrid will play a key role in supporting the firm’s ambitious growth plans in the DACH region. Her appointment follows the recent addition of Senior Advisors in the UK and the Nordics and reflects the firm’s commitment to building a high-caliber advisory board spanning all its core markets.
In her new role, Astrid will work closely with the Marlborough Partners team with a primary focus on the DACH region. As well as strengthening and building relationships with clients across multiple sectors, Astrid will also contribute to Marlborough Partners’ development using her extensive experience in building and leading best-in-class professional services companies.
Hamish Buckland, Chair of Marlborough Partners, said:
“Astrid’s reputation in the market, combined with her outstanding strategic insight and track record in transformation and value creation, makes her an excellent fit for Marlborough. We are excited to welcome her as we continue to build out a high-caliber Advisory Board that will help us achieve our ambitious goals.”
Astrid Rauchfuss commented:
“I’m delighted to be joining Marlborough Partners at this exciting stage in their development. The firm’s entrepreneurial culture, pan-European presence, and strong reputation for independent advice resonate deeply with me. I look forward to working with the team to support clients in the DACH region and to help grow Marlborough’s presence and impact in this important market.”
Marlborough Partners is the leading independent and pan-European capital structure advisor serving financial sponsors, corporates, entrepreneurs, and management teams. Operating out of offices in London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Madrid, the firm provides bespoke capital structure advice.