Thorsten Dippel
Director/Board Member at swiss-hedge Capital AG
Profile
Thorsten Dippel is a Managing Director focusing on European buyout and growth capital investment opportunities in the technology and business service sectors, including software, healthcare, media, industrial technology and telecom.
Dr. Dippel is based in London.
Prior to joining Carlyle in 2007, Dr. Dippel was a Project Manager for Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, where he worked in the M&A and restructuring division for more than six years, focusing on corporate finance and strategy projects in various telecommunications, media and technology sectors.
Dr. Dippel received a PhD in finance from University of Rostock, Germany, an MBA in banking and corporate finance from the European Business School, in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany, and a BS (major in computer science) from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.
Dr. Dippel is a member of the boards of vwd AG and exocad GmbH.
His previous investments include Personal & Informatik AG (acquired by HG Capital), KCS.net AG (acquired by Avanade) and ADA Cosmetics GmbH (acquired by Ardian).
Thorsten Dippel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| swiss-hedge Capital AG | Director/Board Member | - |
CECP Advisors LLP
 CECP Advisors LLP Investment ManagersFinance CECP Advisors (CECP-UK) is the Great Britain-based venture capital subsidiary of global private equity investment group Carlyle Group LLC, ultimately held by the Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG) in the US. The group has additional offices throughout Europe in Barcelona, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, Paris, Stockholm and Warsaw. Formerly known as CECP Investment Advisors Ltd., the firm was established in 1997 and is based in London. They cooperate closely with Carlyle offices in Paris, Munich, Milan and Barcelona, sub-advising private equity funds for the parent group. They manage the Carlyle Europe Partners series of buyout funds, as well as venture capital funds, all domiciled in Luxembourg. Their international clientele includes public pension funds and agencies, financial institutions, high-net worth individuals and corporate pension schemes. | Private Equity Investor | 2006-12-31 |
Former positions of Thorsten Dippel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| P&I PERSONAL & INFORMATIK AG | Director/Board Member | 2014-01-31 |
ADA Cosmetics International GmbH
 ADA Cosmetics International GmbH Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables ADA Cosmetics International GmbH manufactures and supplies cosmetics. The firm's product offerings encompass soap dispensers, shampoos, shower gels, and body lotions for hotel and spa facilities. It also offers press and wash smart care systems soap dispensers, bathroom complementary items, and room accessories, such as shaving sets, tooth care sets, shower caps, towels, bathrobes, and slippers. The company was founded by Andreas Dahlmeyer in 1979 and is headquartered in Kehl, Germany. | Director/Board Member | - |
KCS.net Holding AG
 KCS.net Holding AG Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services KCS.net Holding AG develops and implements customized enterprise resource planning solutions for production and trading companies. The firm specializes in the optimization and integration of clients' complex business processes and operations. It designs a software platform for mapping and controlling business processes, with focus on integrating it to clients' existing information technology infrastructure. Its service areas encompass project management, consulting, software management, and customer service support. The company was founded by Frank Koydl in 1989 and is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Thorsten Dippel
| Universität Rostock | Doctorate Degree |
| James Madison University | Undergraduate Degree |
| European Business School London | Masters Business Admin |
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P&I Personal & Informatik AG
 P&I Personal & Informatik AG Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services P&I Personal & Informatik AG provides integrated software solutions and services for human resources management. It consists of four product lines including P&I LOGA, P&I PLUS, P&I TIME, and P&I SMART. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. | Technology Services |
| swiss-hedge Capital AG | |
KCS.net Holding AG
KCS.net Holding AG Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services KCS.net Holding AG develops and implements customized enterprise resource planning solutions for production and trading companies. The firm specializes in the optimization and integration of clients' complex business processes and operations. It designs a software platform for mapping and controlling business processes, with focus on integrating it to clients' existing information technology infrastructure. Its service areas encompass project management, consulting, software management, and customer service support. The company was founded by Frank Koydl in 1989 and is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland. | Technology Services |
ADA Cosmetics International GmbH
ADA Cosmetics International GmbH Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables ADA Cosmetics International GmbH manufactures and supplies cosmetics. The firm's product offerings encompass soap dispensers, shampoos, shower gels, and body lotions for hotel and spa facilities. It also offers press and wash smart care systems soap dispensers, bathroom complementary items, and room accessories, such as shaving sets, tooth care sets, shower caps, towels, bathrobes, and slippers. The company was founded by Andreas Dahlmeyer in 1979 and is headquartered in Kehl, Germany. | Consumer Non-Durables |
CECP Advisors LLP
CECP Advisors LLP Investment ManagersFinance CECP Advisors (CECP-UK) is the Great Britain-based venture capital subsidiary of global private equity investment group Carlyle Group LLC, ultimately held by the Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG) in the US. The group has additional offices throughout Europe in Barcelona, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, Paris, Stockholm and Warsaw. Formerly known as CECP Investment Advisors Ltd., the firm was established in 1997 and is based in London. They cooperate closely with Carlyle offices in Paris, Munich, Milan and Barcelona, sub-advising private equity funds for the parent group. They manage the Carlyle Europe Partners series of buyout funds, as well as venture capital funds, all domiciled in Luxembourg. Their international clientele includes public pension funds and agencies, financial institutions, high-net worth individuals and corporate pension schemes. | Finance |
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