Helmut Laner

Helmut Laner is an accomplished Director at EC Mergers & Acquisitions since September 2012, specializing in origination and targeting business owners and private equity funds. Previously, Helmut served as Vice President, delivering mid-market M&A advisory services focused on buy-and-build strategies and disposals within the industrial technology and life sciences sectors, a role also held during an earlier position as Associate at EuroConsult, Inc. before 2011. Helmut's expertise is complemented by a brief consulting engagement with the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, where contributions included market analysis and network valuation. Helmut began a career in sales as a Sales Manager and Team Leader at Wesser GmbH from 2000 to 2005. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration in Finance from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Economics from Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck, supplemented by studies at Universitat d'Alacant and Swansea University.