Finatal, the human capital partner to private capital, has appointed Raphael Henkes as Principal in its DACH team, as the firm continues to expand its interim offering for private equity-backed companies across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Based in Frankfurt, Raphael will focus on interim management in finance across the DACH region, partnering with private equity sponsors and portfolio leadership teams to place experienced interim leaders into scale-up, transformation and PE-driven situations where decisions need to be made quickly and experience makes the difference.
Raphael joins Finatal from Robert Walters, where he was a Senior Consultant in the Finance Interim division, advising mid- and large-cap clients and their portfolio companies on critical finance leadership appointments. He brings hands-on experience delivering interim finance solutions in private equity and portfolio company environments, helping management teams navigate complex value creation, change and growth agendas.
Raphael Henkes, Principal at Finatal, said:
“Finatal has built a strong reputation across Europe for its clear focus on private equity and deep understanding of how PE-backed businesses operate. The opportunity to concentrate on interim finance roles in DACH, exactly where pace and experience are decisive, is hugely compelling. I am looking forward to supporting clients and candidates across the region on scale-ups, transformations and PE-driven situations.”
Ishtah Kadel, Partner, Head of Europe at Finatal], said:
“We are delighted that Raphael has joined us as we continue to build our presence in the DACH region. His track record in interim finance and his understanding of private equity-backed environments will be a real asset to our clients. Strengthening our DACH capability is a key part of our growth strategy, and Raphael’s appointment underlines our commitment to supporting sponsors and portfolio companies with specialist, high-impact interim talent solutions.”
Finatal continues to invest in its European and North American footprint, with offices across the UK, Germany and the United States. Founded in London in 2010, the firm provides a full suite of recruitment solutions for private capital, spanning fund and investment roles through to C-level leadership across portfolio companies and privately held organisations, and employs more than 100 consultants globally.