Philipp Schaelli

Philipp Schaelli is a Director in Private Equity at KKR, specializing in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector and DACH coverage, with involvement in investments such as Axel Springer, Leonine, Mediawan, PortAventura, SoftwareOne, and Hensoldt (Airbus Defence Electronics) since June 2015. Prior experience includes a fellowship at CardinalStone Partners where Philipp evaluated investment hypotheses and improved asset utilization for a mining portfolio, as well as developing a $5M investment plan in agriculture. Philipp also served as a BCG Fellow at Endeavor, focusing on growth strategies for startups, and as an Associate at The Boston Consulting Group, where significant contributions were made to financial institution practices. Early career roles include consulting for international expansions at SMS-All and brand management internships at Procter & Gamble and Baosteel Group. Academic credentials feature an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of St.Gallen.