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12.12.2025

BGH-Consulting expands its circle of shareholders: Oliver Taudien brings new impulses for sustainable growth on an international level

 
 
Kai Pöhler, Oliver Taudien, Andreas Bauer

Starnberg, 12.12.2025 - BGH-Consulting GmbH, a leading human resources and management consultancy focusing on the pulp, paper, and packaging industries, is sending a powerful signal for sustainability and growth in economically challenging times. Oliver Taudien will join the team as a new shareholder and senior consultant on January 1, 2026. This strategic expansion opens new perspectives for both BGH-Consulting and its customers.

With more than 20 years of executive experience as CEO/General Manager and CFO at global companies in the paper, pulp, and packaging industry, Mr. Taudien has extensive expertise at the international level, including several years of overseas assignments in various European countries and the US. His P&L responsibility covered sales of over €900 million and up to 1,500 employees; as CFO, he was responsible for budgets of around €3 billion.

His professional focus ranges from strategy development and implementation, IT transformation, turnover management, and restructuring to complex M&A projects. The management and development of global teams and talent are also among his strengths. Especially in times of complex market requirements, these skills are crucial for sustainable corporate success.

Thus, from January 2026, BGH Consulting's clients will have access to another highly experienced consultant, Oliver Taudien, who will further strengthen and expand BGH's service portfolio.

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Mr. Taudien represents globalization and portfolio expansion

The industry is at a crucial turning point. Stronger European networking, among other factors, will enable real competitive advantages to be realized in the future. Oliver Taudien embodies precisely this approach. With his international experience and extensive network in Europe and the US, he will play a key role in driving forward the globalization of BGH Consulting and building new bridges for partnership-based cooperation.
In addition, he will specifically expand the Mergers & Acquisitions division and further develop the service portfolio in the areas of executive search and outplacement.

“The paper and packaging industry is under enormous transformational pressure. I am delighted to have found an outstanding industry expert in BGH Consulting. Together, we can leverage my many years of international expertise in an even more targeted manner to create real added value for our customers and provide them with effective support in overcoming these challenges,” said Mr. Taudien.

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A milestone for BGH-Consulting

“We are very pleased to have Oliver Taudien on board. His experience and strategic vision are a real asset in the current economic climate – both for us and for our customers,” states Mr. Kai Pöhler, managing partner at BGH-Consulting. “It was clear from the very first discussions that he was a perfect fit for us, both professionally and personally. We look forward to the positive input he will bring.”

By expanding its circle of shareholders, BGH-Consulting is underscoring its role as a reliable partner for companies in the pulp, paper, and packaging industry- especially now that the industry is facing decisive changes and a European mindset is increasingly becoming the key to success.

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About BGH-Consulting

BGH-Consulting GmbH is a specialized personnel and management consultancy with many years of expertise in the pulp, paper, and packaging industries. Originally focused on the paper industry, its customer base has continuously expanded to include related industries such as packaging, mechanical engineering, and process chemistry. Starting with personnel consulting, the portfolio has been gradually expanded to include other areas of strategic and operational management consulting.