Benedikt Garçon - Interim Insolvency Restructuring...

Q: Where is Benedikt based?

Benedikt is based in Wiesbaden, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Benedikt speak?

Benedikt speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Benedikt have?

Benedikt has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Benedikt has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Benedikt may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Benedikt's latest experience?

Benedikt's most recent position is Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer at Fliesen-Zentrum Deutschland GmbH .

Q: What companies has Benedikt worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Benedikt has worked for Fliesen-Zentrum Deutschland GmbH , Laeis Sanitär GmbH & Co. KG , MW Transport GmbH & Co. KG , Bauunternehmen Herlach GmbH , and Elektrohandel (N.N.) .

Q: Which industries is Benedikt most experienced in?

Benedikt is most experienced in industries like Transportation , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance . Benedikt also has some experience in Retail , Construction , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas is Benedikt most experienced in?

Benedikt is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Finance , and Strategy . Benedikt also has some experience in Information Technology , Sales , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Benedikt worked in recently?

Benedikt has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Banking and Finance , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Benedikt worked in recently?

Benedikt has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Operations , and Information Technology .

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Wiesbaden, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 5 months

Germany

Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer

Fliesen-Zentrum Deutschland GmbH

Operational business continuation in the preliminary self-administration proceedings alongside the insolvency law general representative
Negotiation with lessors on restructuring contributions while continuing contracts
International retailer with multiple locations in Germany and abroad
Payment and order approvals
Coordinating communication and maintaining supplier relationships in the context of ongoing self-administration proceedings
Sector: retail of building and DIY supplies
Revenue: double-digit millions
Employees: approx. 500
Situation: self-administration proceedings

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

3 months

Germany

Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer

Laeis Sanitär GmbH & Co. KG

Ensuring operational business continuation in the preliminary insolvency proceedings
Negotiation with lessors on restructuring contributions while continuing contracts
Order and payment processing
Settlement of inventory with central regulator according to continuation agreement
Conducting and negotiating supplier meetings to maintain business operations
Supporting the successfully completed distressed M&A process as liaison between the company, M&A service provider, and investor
Preservation of all jobs
Sector: wholesale of installation supplies (gas, water, heating)
Revenue: double-digit millions
Employees: approx. 40
Situation: insolvency

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024

3 months

Germany

Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer

MW Transport GmbH & Co. KG

Ensuring operational business continuation in the preliminary self-administration proceedings, including temperature-controlled transports for the pharmaceutical industry
Negotiation with lessors on restructuring contributions while continuing contracts
Order and payment processing
Liquidity controlling
Conducting and negotiating customer and supplier meetings to maintain business operations
Supporting the successfully completed distressed M&A process
Preservation of all jobs
Sector: freight forwarding and temperature-controlled transport of pharmaceutical products
Revenue: mid double-digit millions
Employees: approx. 50
Situation: self-administration proceedings

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

5 months

Germany

Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer

Bauunternehmen Herlach GmbH

Ensuring operational business continuation in the preliminary self-administration proceedings and carrying on individual construction projects
Negotiation with lessors on restructuring contributions while continuing contracts
Order and payment processing
Post-calculation of projects under insolvency-specific aspects involving installation teams, clients, suppliers, and service providers
Preparing and working through the project list according to set priorities
Conducting and negotiating customer and supplier meetings to continue construction projects
Supporting the successfully completed distressed M&A process
Preservation of most jobs and integration into the structure of a strategic investor
Sector: construction industry (building construction and private housing)
Revenue: mid double-digit millions
Employees: approx. 60
Situation: self-administration proceedings

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

4 months

Germany

Interim Commercial Manager

Elektrohandel (N.N.)

Improving cash flow and internal processes
Completing the initiated change process (approx. 60% implemented)
Defining and implementing cost reduction potentials
Establishing defined planning and reporting standards in the company
Finalizing the 2022 annual financial statements, including subsidiaries, in cooperation with tax advisors and auditors
Realizing savings measures and implementing reporting standards
Searching for and placing a permanent commercial manager
Sector: electrical goods retail
Revenue: mid double-digit millions
Employees: 50
Situation: sales crisis

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

3 months

Germany

Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer

Construction Industry (N.N.)

Coordination and support of ongoing operations in the preliminary insolvency proceedings
Ensuring operational continuity during insolvency proceedings
Creating the project list and coordinating orders with production, sales, customer service, and purchasing
Conducting and negotiating with customers and suppliers to keep operations running
Supporting the successfully completed distressed M&A process
Preserving all jobs and continuing the business within a globally active group
Industry: Construction (Ventilation and Building Services)
Revenue: mid double-digit million range
Employees: approx. 200
Situation: insolvency

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

4 months

Germany

Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer

Hans Luy Transporte und Spedition GmbH & Co. KG

Coordination and support of business operations in the preliminary insolvency proceedings
Conducting and successfully completing the distressed M&A process
Ensuring operational continuity
Preparing and monitoring weekly liquidity planning with insolvency-specific considerations
Creating the project list and coordinating orders with internal departments and external customers
Conducting and negotiating customer and supplier meetings
Preserving jobs and sustainably improving profitability
Industry: Logistics
Revenue: double-digit million range
Employees: approx. 75
Situation: insolvency

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

4 months

Germany

Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer

Resat Arslan Bauunternehmen GmbH & Co. KG

Coordination and support of business operations in the preliminary insolvency proceedings
Ensuring operational continuity
Creating the project list and coordinating orders between production, sales, purchasing, and customers
Conducting and negotiating customer and supplier meetings to maintain operations
Supporting the successfully completed distressed M&A process
Preserving all jobs and integrating the business into the structure of a strategic investor
Industry: Construction (Civil and Structural)
Revenue: mid double-digit million range
Employees: approx. 100
Situation: insolvency

Apr 2021 - Jun 2023

2 years 3 months

Germany

Interim Fraud Specialist Subsidy Advisory (Interdisciplinary) & Team Lead

Landesbank

Anti-fraud and suspicion-of-fraud review of final statements for corona funding applications
Team lead of 10 interdisciplinary interim managers with domain responsibility since February 2022
Reviewing funding applications for potential fraud
Interdisciplinary consulting between business administration and legal in the context of insolvency proceedings and KfW guidelines for companies in distress
Plausibility checks of applications using financial statements, profit and loss accounts, income-expenditure statements, and industry comparisons
Communicating with lawyers, tax advisers, and authorities to provide relevant documents
Conducting cross-checks with other funding programs and duplicate checks
Implementing funding cuts in the mid single-digit million range
Improving team quantity and quality through training measures and spot checks

Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 6 months

Germany

Chief Restructuring Officer

Logistics (N.N.)

Implementing the transformation concept to sustainably improve profitability and financial management
Validating the transformation concept and adjusting identified measures
Creating the project plan and assembling interdisciplinary project teams
Changing the organizational structure to a functional organization and building competence centers
Identifying and implementing staff reduction measures
Improving financial management and controlling through KPIs and new management tools
Refining and redefining the core business and refocusing sales
Supporting the 2021 planning process based on the new organizational structure
Sustainably improving profitability by approx. €700k per year
Industry: Logistics
Revenue: mid double-digit million range
Employees: up to 100 (group approx. 700)
Situation: looming product and sales crisis

Apr 2017 - Present

9 years

Wiesbaden, Germany

Owner & Managing Director

I-R-Consulting GmbH

Specializing in restructuring and turnaround (pre-insolvency and insolvency)
Providing interim management services in CRO, CTO, and CFO roles
Conducting business management analyses
Disciplinary leadership of a team of 4 employees
Focus on securing the company's existence and operational restructuring measures

May 2008 - Mar 2017

8 years 11 months

Germany

Authorized Signatory

VCA Logistik + Services GmbH & Co. KG

Disciplinary and technical leadership of up to 54 commercial and industrial employees
Budget responsibility for approx. EUR 10 million in revenue, including annual planning and monthly controlling
Direct responsibility for the Fulfillment, Business Development, and commercial departments
Developing and implementing strategies for acquiring new customers and optimizing business processes
Restructuring operational processes to reduce costs and leverage synergies
Expanding operational B2B activities to include the B2C segment
Building and developing new teams, for example for local application development
Negotiating, drafting, and operationally implementing customer contracts
Redesigning the company website, including keyword optimization and Google AdWords campaigns
Holder of sole power of attorney since April 2011

May 2006 - Apr 2008

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Executive Management

PIN Mail Frankfurt GmbH & Co. KG

Disciplinary and technical leadership of up to 130 employees
Operational merger of PIN Hessen GmbH with PIN Mail Frankfurt GmbH & Co. KG
Sales expansion of business activities, including regional key account management
Creating organizational structures for operational business expansion
Operational implementation and development of the revenue, sales, and production strategies defined by the parent company
Deputy Managing Director

May 2006 - Nov 2006

7 months

Germany

Executive Assistant to Management

PVG Presse Vertriebs Gesellschaft mbH

Responsible for the entire finance area of the Böker Group with companies in Germany, the USA, and Argentina
Rotation through all relevant departments of the company
Process mapping of individual logistics areas
Analysis of the postal market in the context of market liberalization for items up to 50 grams

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Retail, Construction, and Media and Entertainment.

Transportation

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Retail

Construction

Media and Entertainment

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Finance, Strategy, Information Technology, Sales, and Project Management.

Operations

Finance

Strategy

Information Technology

Sales

Project Management

Summary

Restructuring, turnaround, and business continuation during insolvency

A corporate crisis can have many causes. However, one thing is crucial: securing the company's existence and setting the course for a successful future. That's where I-R-Consulting provides comprehensive support. We specialize in restructuring, turnaround, and maintaining operations in insolvency, as well as interim management.

We dive into the operational business and develop viable packages of measures together. Our job doesn't end with strategy development – we implement it together. Hands-on, reliable, empathetic when it matters, and always with the necessary determination.

Legally secure business continuation in insolvency

Liquidity planning, taking insolvency-specific aspects into account
Liquidity controlling (plan vs. actual comparison)
Preparing business plans and processing financial data for insolvency plans, expert reports, and court filings
Coordinating & communicating with all parties involved in the proceedings to maintain operations
Implementing operational restructuring measures and stabilizing business operations
Outlining the causes of the crisis
Implementing operational and strategic decisions in insolvency proceedings
Carrying out distressed M&A projects and handling complex post-merger integrations

Restructuring and turnaround

Advice in advanced crisis situations
Preparing and monitoring liquidity and earnings plans
Identifying and implementing operational turnaround and restructuring measures (focus: operational measures) to increase efficiency and profitability
Analyzing the current state across the entire value chain: production, logistics, sales, etc.
Choosing the right procedure (StaRUG / traditional insolvency proceedings / self-administration / protective shield proceedings)
Developing and validating viable restructuring and turnaround concepts - Independent Business Review (IBR), IDW S 6 expert reports - for the sustainable turnaround of the company

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Onenote, Teams)
Stp Winsolvenz.p4
Stp Lexolution.dms
Jira
Zoom
Google Adwords Basic & Professional Seminar Via Adone Seminars & Events

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2017 - Jan 2020

Hochschule Trier, Trier University of Applied Sciences

Master of Laws in Insolvency Law and Reorganization Processes · Insolvency Law and Reorganization Processes · Birkenfeld, Germany

Oct 2001 - Mar 2006

Universität Trier

Diploma in Business Administration · Economics · Trier, Germany

Aug 1999 - Jun 2001

Dresdner Bank AG

Bank Clerk · Trier, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified ScrumMaster®

ScrumAlliance

Business Mediator and Negotiation Manager

IHK

Certificate Course "Restructuring and Turnaround Consultant"

IfUS Institute Heidelberg

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Transportation 12.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 8 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer, Interim Commercial Manager, Interim Fraud Specialist Subsidy Advisory (Interdisciplinary) & Team Lead

Main industries Transportation, Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Operations, Finance, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Benedikt based?

Benedikt is based in Wiesbaden, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Benedikt speak?

Benedikt speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Benedikt have?

Benedikt has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Benedikt has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Benedikt may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Benedikt be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Benedikt would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer, Interim Commercial Manager, Interim Fraud Specialist Subsidy Advisory (Interdisciplinary) & Team Lead.

What is Benedikt's latest experience?

Benedikt's most recent position is Interim Insolvency Restructuring Officer at Fliesen-Zentrum Deutschland GmbH.

What companies has Benedikt worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Benedikt has worked for Fliesen-Zentrum Deutschland GmbH, Laeis Sanitär GmbH & Co. KG, MW Transport GmbH & Co. KG, Bauunternehmen Herlach GmbH, and Elektrohandel (N.N.).

Which industries is Benedikt most experienced in?

Benedikt is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance. Benedikt also has some experience in Retail, Construction, and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas is Benedikt most experienced in?

Benedikt is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Finance, and Strategy. Benedikt also has some experience in Information Technology, Sales, and Audit.

Which industries has Benedikt worked in recently?

Benedikt has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Transportation.

Which business areas has Benedikt worked in recently?

Benedikt has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Information Technology.

What is Benedikt's education?

Benedikt holds a Doctorate in Bank Clerk from Dresdner Bank AG and a Master in Insolvency Law and Reorganization Processes from Hochschule Trier, Trier University of Applied Sciences.

Does Benedikt have any certificates?

Benedikt has 3 certificates. These include: Certified ScrumMaster®, Business Mediator and Negotiation Manager, and Certificate Course "Restructuring and Turnaround Consultant".

What is the availability of Benedikt?

Benedikt will be available part-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Benedikt?

Benedikt's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.