We’re delighted to announce that Rene Schuster has joined our Partner team.

Rene brings a wealth of experience across a range of industries including global telecommunications, IT, media, healthcare and retail. With over 25 years of executive experience at CXO level, Rene has built a career as a recognised international leader, having held leadership positions at KPMG, Telefonica, Vodafone, Hewlett Packard, and Compaq. Rene notably led the largest IPO in Europe whilst at Telefonica Group in 2012, and established O2 as the number one consumer brand in Germany. He also currently acts as Chairman of the board at Virtualstock.

Rene’s expertise includes advisory, business growth, strategic planning, go-to-market strategy, and customer data monetisation. His skillset lies in helping businesses respond to challenges rapidly when the stakes are high. Across his career, Rene has helped businesses plan and execute urgent performance improvements, complex restructuring, and accelerated digital transformations. Rene’s dynamic experience and expertise will be instrumental in helping our clients respond to evolving market demands and challenges.

Rene commented,

“I’m excited to be joining a firm with such ferocious ambition and dynamic culture. I’m looking forward to helping drive the next phase of Elixirr’s growth story, working with our team and clients, both existing and new, to achieve success.”

Stephen Newton, Founder & CEO of Elixirr, said,

“We’re thrilled to welcome Rene to our team. His proven track record leading and advising global companies will bring incredible value to our clients, and further us in our mission to be the best consulting firm in the world”.

Welcome, Rene! #MSH