Dimitar N.-Strategy and M&A Advisor (8 Years Experience)
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Experience
Independent Contractor – Strategy & Valuation
Oliver Wyman
- Supported a large Saudi oil & gas company in developing a strategy to establish a new power generation company and prepare it for IPO
- Led benchmarking of international power generation business models (incl. for data centers), operating model design and built the financial & valuation model
Engagement Manager - Growth Strategy, Value Creation, CDD
L.E.K. Consulting
- Owned end-to-end delivery of 20+ growth strategy, value creation & commercial due diligence projects for corporate and private equity clients across Healthcare Services, Industrial Goods, Software, MedTech, and Pharma, managing teams of 3-6 consultants across two concurrent mandates
- Led the commercial sell-side process on three successful exits, including a Swiss medical lab network, Pan-European radiology network and German clinical software vendor, each transacting at double to triple-digit million euro valuations
- Owned analytical delivery across 30+ further client engagements as a junior consultant, including financial analyses, business plan assessments, market sizing, competitive benchmarking, VoC studies, and go-to-market strategies
- Performance consistently ranked as “Exceeding”
Interim Consultant - Digital Transformation
Shell
- Led a 5-person team to identify and prioritize blockchain use cases and deliver implementation roadmaps for Shell’s downstream operations
Visiting Associate – Digital Transformation / Commercial Due Diligence
Fortlane Partners
- Researched and prioritized AI, blockchain and RPA use cases for a Fortune 500 MedTech digital transformation project
- Conducted expert interviews, secondary research and qualitative analysis as part of a commercial due diligence on an Industrials target
Intern – Risk and IT Consulting
PwC Advisory
- Coordinated workstreams and independently led daily cross-regional training calls within a PMO-led IT transformation for a Fortune 100 pharma client
Industry experience
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Experienced in Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Energy.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Project Management, Information Technology, and Research and Development.
Summary
Dimitar Nikolov is an independent management consultant and former Senior Engagement Manager at L.E.K. Consulting, with additional experience at Oliver Wyman. He has 8+ years of consulting experience and has led 50+ projects across Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. His expertise includes commercial due diligence, corporate and growth strategy, value creation, and business transformation across healthcare, industrial goods, energy, and technology. Dimitar holds an M.Phil. in Management and a B.A. in Politics, Economics and Law from the University of Munich.
Skills
Core Consulting & Strategy Skills
- Corporate Strategy
- Growth Strategy
- Commercial Strategy
- Market Entry Strategy
- Business Plan Development
- Business Transformation
- Operating Model Design
- Value Creation
- Performance Improvement
- Portfolio Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Development
- Business Case Development
Transaction & Commercial Skills
- Commercial Due Diligence
- Market Due Diligence
- Vendor Due Diligence
- Market Assessment
- Market Sizing
- Competitive Analysis
- Customer Research
- Customer Segmentation
- Pricing Strategy
- Growth Opportunity Assessment
- Synergy Assessment
- Investment Strategy
Financial & Analytical Skills
- Financial Modelling
- Business Valuation
- Financial Analysis
- Investment Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Scenario Analysis
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Kpi Development
- Data Analysis
- Advanced Excel Modelling
Sector Expertise
- Energy & Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- Power Generation
- Renewable Energy
- Industrial Goods
- Healthcare
- Technology
Technology & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- Alteryx
- Tableau
- Q Research Software
- Chatgpt
- Claude
- Generative Ai
- Ai-Enabled Research & Analysis
Additional Professional Skills
- Executive Communication
- C-Level Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Workshop Facilitation
- Problem Solving
- Hypothesis-Driven Analysis
- Management Consulting
- International Project Experience
Languages
Education
University of Cambridge
M.Phil. · Management · Cambridge, United Kingdom · 68
Ludwig Maximilians University
B.A. · Politics, Economics and Law · Munich, Germany · 1.28
Lyceum “Sigmund Schuckert”
Abitur · Natural and Social Sciences · Nuremberg, Germany · 1.3
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Dimitar is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Dimitar speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), German (Native), English (Native), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Portuguese (Intermediate), sh (Intermediate).
Dimitar has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Dimitar has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Dimitar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Dimitar would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Contractor – Strategy & Valuation, Engagement Manager - Growth Strategy, Value Creation, CDD, Interim Consultant - Digital Transformation.
Dimitar's most recent position is Independent Contractor – Strategy & Valuation at Oliver Wyman.
In recent years, Dimitar has worked for Oliver Wyman and L.E.K. Consulting.
Dimitar is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology. Dimitar also has some experience in Manufacturing and Energy.
Dimitar is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Finance, and Marketing. Dimitar also has some experience in Project Management, Information Technology, and Research and Development.
Dimitar has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.
Dimitar has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Strategy, and Marketing.
Dimitar holds a Master in Management from University of Cambridge and a Bachelor in Politics, Economics and Law from Ludwig Maximilians University.
Dimitar is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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