Lothar Rauch

Lothar Rauch is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategy and corporate development, currently serving as Senior Vice President at ACORD since July 2016, after progressing through various roles including Vice President and Director of Finance & Strategy. Lothar's background includes an MBA from Yale School of Management, where involvement included co-chairing the Private Equity & Venture Capital Club. Previous experience encompasses positions as a Summer Investment Associate at Quadriga Capital, Senior Consultant at Roland Berger specializing in media, entertainment, and telecom M&A, and Analyst at BNP Paribas in M&A. Lothar's foundational roles include financial services advisory at Roland Berger, and internships at Goldman Sachs, Rothschild & Co, and BNP Paribas, complementing early professional exposure as a Business Trainee at Electronic Arts. Academic credentials also include a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Maastricht University and a study abroad program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.