Philipp Paul

Managing Partner

Philipp Paul is Managing Partner at 2P Partners, where he works with private equity investors, founders and leadership teams on identifying and placing transformational leaders across mid-market organizations. His work spans senior executive roles and strategic leadership functions, with a focus on aligning leadership talent to growth, change and long-term value creation.

Before founding 2P, he was Managing Partner at NOEDO Advisors and previously worked as a Management Consultant at BearingPoint, advising clients on operational performance and transformation initiatives. He began his career at Kloepfel Consulting, focusing on strategy, performance and supply chain topics. He holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in International Management from the International School of Management.

Philipp’s approach is rooted in the belief that strong leadership decisions stem from deep understanding, structured assessment and an unwavering focus on people, culture and organizational fit.

Europe’s Defence Is Searching for Leadership

Europe's defence budgets are in place and capital is flowing. What is missing are the people who can turn this momentum into actual capability.

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Value Creation Starts with Leadership Transformation

Why successful value creation plans depend more on leadership mindset than strategic planning and how to find executives who can drive real impact.

18 min read

Private Equity Leadership: What Makes a Portfolio Company CEO Succeed

Understanding the unique demands of PE-backed leadership and what distinguishes successful portfolio company executives from the rest.

14 min read