About Us
Discover our team of seasoned professionals, united by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation in delivering unparalleled service.
What is important?
Maximizing Opportunities in Special Financial Situations
The conventional revenue model for companies involves trading goods or services. However, a growing trend sees businesses profiting from unique investment opportunities linked to specific financial events. These events, known to enhance shareholder value, can emerge from various sources, including breaking news or imminent announcements affecting short-term company performance. Recognizing these special situations is crucial, as they can occur across any industry and at any economic stage. Moreover, the nature of these investments carries inherent risks.
Investors actively seek these special situations, aiming to capitalize on events that could significantly influence a company's stock and related financial instruments. Successful navigation in this domain requires an acute awareness of potential market-shifting occurrences, which could range from mergers and acquisitions to conflicts, distress scenarios, or corporate restructuring. Events like shareholder disputes also fall under this category and often necessitate expert consultancy for resolution.
At TTP Consult, we excel in guiding entrepreneurs through these intricate landscapes, identifying both opportunities and pitfalls. Our global network of legal, tax, and business advisors is at our clients' disposal, ensuring they derive optimal benefit from these specialized investment scenarios.
What do we do?
Expert Guidance in M&A and Corporate Restructuring
We provide comprehensive advisory services for investors engaged in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Our expertise extends from formulating strategic approaches to selecting the most suitable partners for each transaction. Our established collaborations with key financial institutions and investors grant us direct access to pivotal stakeholders, ensuring efficient and professional management of the takeover process.
In the realm of internal company restructuring, we understand the nuances involved in altering operations, processes, departments, or ownership. Such transformations are aimed at enhancing integration and profitability. Typically, this requires the involvement of financial and legal experts to negotiate and plan the restructuring. TTP Consult excels in coordinating these efforts, bringing together seasoned consultants under one umbrella, with a singular focus on the success of our client's restructuring initiatives.
Our team, boasting years of experience in M&A and corporate restructuring, offers a diverse portfolio of advisory services. We are dedicated to guiding our clients through complex transactions and organizational changes, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Dr. Wolfram Themmer
MANAGING DIRECTOR
"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure"— Colin Powell
Dr. Wolfram Themmer serves as the managing partner at TTP Consulting, bringing with him a wealth of experience in the legal field. Since 1984, he has been an independent lawyer and a partner in law firms specializing in corporate law and mergers & acquisitions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Wolfram Themmer has actively participated in numerous takeovers and restructurings, not only in his capacity as a lawyer but also as an investor and shareholder. His involvement extends beyond advisory roles, as he has assumed management responsibilities in investment management companies. Dr. Themmer‘s diverse expertise is further evidenced by his engagement in supervisory and advisory boards across various industries.
In addition to his practical work, Dr. Wolfram Themmer is also active as an author and editor of legal publications. Within the framework of TTP Consulting, he leverages his knowledge and longstanding business connections to curate teams of experts tailored to meet the unique needs of clients, ensuring optimal solutions for their individual requirements.
Dr. Kurt Pribil
Expert
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value” - Albert Einstein
Dr. Kurt Pribil commenced his professional journey in 1982 at the Austrian National Bank, where he dedicated his efforts to the Foreign Exchange Trading Division and the International Division. His commitment extended to representing the Austrian National Bank on the OECD Committee on Capital Movements and Invisible Transactions in Paris.
In early 1988, Dr. Kurt Pribil assumed the role of Chief Representative of the Austrian National Bank in Brussels. His mandate included establishing a dedicated office within the Austrian Mission and fostering stronger ties between the Austrian National Bank and the European Commission, alongside the Commission’s Monetary Committee.
In 1991, he became a valued member of the Austrian Minister of Economic Affairs' team, actively participating in Austria's negotiations to join the EU and to foster deregulation of trades and professions. His responsibilities also encompassed serving on the Supervisory Board of an Austrian Power Supply Company. Furthermore, he was member of the ERP Loan Committee monitoring the eligibility of technology and investment programs for loans. Between 1995 and 1999, he served as an economic adviser in the cabinet of the Austrian Vice-Chancellor.
Late 2001, the Financial Market Authority (FMA) was established. He was one of the two founding fathers and guided the creation of an integrated and independent financial watchdog using international best practices to supervise banks, insurance companies, pension funds and securities services providers in Austria as well as the Vienna stock exchange. He was twice reappointed as Director of the Executive Board.
After 12 years in the FMA, he was appointed to the Governing Board of the Austrian National Bank. His responsibilities included monitoring the Austrian National Bank’s subsidiaries, supervising treasury risk, facilitating cash and cashless payments in Austria and representing the Austrian National Bank on the high-level Euro Risk Payments Board of the ECB. His tenure on the Governing Board continued until 2019.
Lecturing and public speaking has always been an integral part of his career. Currently, Dr. Kurt Pribil is actively engaged as a member of supervisory boards in Austrian banks and insurance companies.
Dr. Bernhard Ramsauer
Expert
“If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time” – Steve Jobs
Throughout his professional journey Dr Ramsauer has been a prominent figure in the banking and finance industry, showcasing remarkable leadership and expertise across various executive roles.
Commencing his career in 1991, he swiftly ascended the ranks, accumulating extensive experience and knowledge in private banking, asset management, investment banking, and international finance.
At Liechtensteinische Landesbank Österreich AG, Dr. Ramsauer assumed the role as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to his tenure at LLB AG, Dr. Ramsauer served – as Co-owner of the bank - as the Chief Executive Officer/CFO of SEMPER CONSTANTIA PRIVATBANK AG. His leadership from 2015 to 2018 was instrumental in driving the bank's growth and success. Here, he demonstrated exceptional strategic acumen, steering the organization through transitions following its acquisition by LLB AG.
Notably, Dr. Ramsauer also held pivotal roles as CEO/CFO at Deutsche Bank Österreich AG, Bank Sal. Oppenheim jr & Cie (Österreich) AG, and Sal. Oppenheim jr & Cie KGaA, Branch Austria. During his time at Deutsche Bank Österreich AG, spanning from 2010 to 2015, he not only led the Austrian division but also served on the Executive Committee for Asset & Wealth Management EMEA, responsible for operations in Austria and CEE. His career trajectory also includes significant contributions to renowned institutions such as Capital Invest, Öst. Investment Gesellschaft, and CA Asset Management Ltd., where he honed his expertise in fund management, investment strategies, and executive leadership.
Additionally, Dr. Ramsauer possesses a rich background in academia and corporate governance, having served as a lecturer at prestigious national and international conferences since 1993. His engagements at institutions like Stanford University, Zurich, Prague, Frankfurt, and London underscore his reputation as a thought leader in the industry.
Overall, Dr. Bernhard Ramsauer´s professional trajectory is characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence, strategic foresight, and a commitment to driving organizational success in the dynamic world of banking and finance. Dr. Ramsauer is deeply committed to leveraging his extensive professional experience to provide unparalleled service and guidance to his clients. With a wealth of expertise gained over a number of years in the banking and finance industry, he is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and strategic insights that meet the unique needs and objectives of each client.
Dr. Cyril D. Toma
Expert
“We don’t have to be smarter than the rest. We have to be more disciplined than the rest.” - Warren Buffett
Dr. Cyril D. Toma, an eminent figure in the realms of medicine and healthcare, has carved out a distinguished career characterized by academic prowess, leadership, and a profound global impact. Graduating with an Doctorate in Medicine degree from the esteemed University of Vienna, Dr. Toma pursued further academic enrichment through Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the renowned UCLA Anderson School of Management and the National University of Singapore Business School. His educational journey reflects a holistic understanding of the intersection between medical expertise and strategic management.
Dr. Toma's leadership proved instrumental in the establishment and success of Prince Court Medical Centre (PCMC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he served as the Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer during the 1990s. His impactful contributions to the healthcare sector extended to roles such as the Director of Healthcare at Emirates Advanced Investment Group and the CEO of Global Medical Solutions Hospital Management LLC, a prominent healthcare management company based in Abu Dhabi.
In his current role as the Group CEO and Managing Partner for ASIA PACIFIC, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (AMEA) at ICME International AG, a leading healthcare-consulting firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Dr. Toma continues to make substantial contributions in the strategic consulting space. With a career spanning three decades, he has excelled as a service provider, healthcare manager, and strategic healthcare consultant.
Fluent in English, Arabic, and German, Dr. Toma's global perspective is further enriched by his experiences living and working in multiple countries in the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. At TTP Consult, his focus extends to Investment Consulting in ASIA PACIFIC, MIDDLE EAST, and Health Care.
Dr. Hans Michael Wolf
Expert
„Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the lifeblood of business“ - Sir Richard Branson
Dr Hans Michael Wolf has 37 years of experience in banking, including 30 years of continuous management responsibility and 25 years of experience in credit risk management. After being appointed Head of the Austrian Desk at Creditanstalt - Bankverein, London branch in 1988, he was Deputy Head of
the international credit department at Creditanstalt - Bankverein's head office in Vienna until he was appointed Head of Risk Management at the international branch (later Bank Austria - Creditanstalt) in Hong Kong.
In 2003, he became spokesman and member of the Management Board of FactorBank AG in Vienna, where he was responsible for risk management and international activities, among other responsibilities. Finally, in 2008, he was appointed General Manager of GE Capital Bank AG in Vienna.
In the course of the Republic of Austria’s takeover of Kommunalkredit Österreich AG, he was appointed Head of Credit Risk Management Division, where he was responsible for the credit portfolio of Kommunalkredit Austria AG and KA Finanz AG’s credit portfolio within the frameworkof the service level
agreement between Kommunalkredit Austria AG and KA Finanz AG.
His activities and his consulting focus on risk management and risk analysis.