Dan Solomon

• Led cross-functional teams and negotiated high-value deals, successfully securing a multimillion-dollar divestment of a loss-making business to a strategic buyer • Orchestrated M&A execution, managing stakeholder alignment, internal approvals, and external communications • Directed comprehensive due diligence processes, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance across transactions • Led carve-out process and strategies, guaranteeing seamless business transitions and operational continuity for Day 1

• Owned global P&L for >$90M Ibuprofen portfolio, driving cost optimization, strategic pricing, and market positioning • Executed data-driven portfolio optimization, identifying opportunities to streamline costs and maximize margins • Led cross-functional global initiatives, aligning R&D, sales, and supply chain teams to execute strategic growth plans • Built robust business cases for investments and divestitures, securing leadership buy-in for long-term portfolio decisions

• Managed a >$70M key customer account, strengthening long-term relationships and unlocking revenue streams • Drove several opportunities leading in new sales by aligning customer needs with internal innovation teams, translating insights into opportunities • Implemented pricing strategies, optimizing margins and improving profitability while ensuring competitive positioning in the market • Navigated supply chain disruptions, successfully mitigating force majeure impacts and maintaining business continuity

• Developed go-to-market strategy for battery materials, supporting business expansion across Europe • Collaborated with R&D and sales teams to identify emerging customer needs, driving innovation and new product development to strengthen market position • Led Salesforce rollout for 20+ users, ensuring seamless adoption through hands-on training, stakeholder management • Provided strategic insights to senior leadership, delivering biannual board presentations and preparing high-impact external speeches

• Designed advanced economic models, guiding executive decisions on new technologies and production processes • Developed white papers and strategic reports for M&A initiatives, supporting high-stakes investment decisions • Provided direct financial advisory support to the CFO, driving insights for capital allocation and growth initiatives • Performed detailed cost-benefit analyses, identifying opportunities to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs across business units

• Advised clients on growth strategies, developing roadmaps for market expansion in energy and chemicals • Led financial modeling and valuations for capital raises and M&A transactions • Developed market entry strategies, recommending JV, M&A, and partnership opportunities for renewable energy and EV sectors • Authored the firm’s PV Intelligence Report, delivering quarterly insights on global solar demand • Conducted competitive and policy analysis, identifying regulatory risks and market opportunities

• Valuation analysis, including identifying comparable companies and transactions, DCF • Support in major marketing initiatives, e.g., drafting pitch presentations • Support in preparing market analysis, e.g., market size, major players, growth rate, trends, etc. • Preparing comprehensive list of potential buyers/acquisition targets for sell/buy side mandates

• Analysis of battery industry and corresponding market sizes especially for batteries used in electric vehicles • Identification of trends with respect to energy storage technologies, including novel battery technologies and fuel cells • Research on the industry landscape of separators for lithium-ion and other battery technologies • Analysis of battery separator technologies, including impact on safety requirements for electric vehicles on product development

• Support the head of business development in market analysis of customers and competitors • Prepare and post process order intake data on monthly basis • Support key account teams (preparing sales kits, brochures) • Participating in discussions for new initiatives and improvements

Financial Analysis and Modelling, M&A Analysis and Deal Structuring, LBO and Hybrid Financing, Advanced Brand Valuation

Master Thesis: Complementing the Discounted Cash Flow Method with Monte Carlo Simulation in Company Valuation ** Corporate Finance, Financial and Management Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Technology Roadmapping, Assessment and Acquisition, Decision and Game Theory.