Non-Executive Director, PE-experienced CEO, Transformation, Performance, Governance

Thomas H. Ahrens is an internationally experienced top executive, Non-Executive Director and Senior Advisor with more than 20 years of C-level experience, including over 10 years as CEO in private equity portfolio companies. He has a proven track record in developing and executing value creation plans, driving performance improvement and preparing businesses for exit. As CEO of CABB Group (Permira) and COMPO EXPERT (XIO Group), and as EVP Operations at Tarkett (KKR), he led transformations in demanding mid- and large-cap environments. Ahrens stands for rigorous performance orientation, strong cash flow focus and clear governance, and is a trusted advisor and constructive challenger to boards and investors, drawing on his active board mandates.