Ralf Gruss

Ralf Gruss is Chief Operating Officer and a former member of the Services team, where his deal experience included Kabel Deutschland, LR Health and Beauty Systems and IFCO Systems. Ralf also coordinates the investment advisory services provided to the manager of AGA. He joined the Firm in 2000.

Prior to joining Apax, Ralf was a consultant with Arthur D. Little International Inc., where he specialised in advising clients in the Financial Services sector.

Ralf studied at the University of Massachusetts and the London School of Economics. He also holds a diploma in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration from the Technical University in Karlsruhe.