About Axel Meythaler
Axel Meythaler is a Managing Director at Fortlane Partners.
He is heading the Transformation Practice of Fortlane Partners and has advised clients in comprehensive Transformation & Performance Management Programs, Organization & Target Operating Model Design and Carve-out Management & Post Merger Integration.
Axel Meythaler has advised numerous national and international strategy & transformation projects; his clients include multinational corporates, medium-sized companies and private equity-led companies.
Before joining Fortlane Partners, Axel Meythaler worked in the telecommunications industry for a Swisscom subsidiary.
He studied Economics at the University of Stuttgart-Hohenheim.
Axel Meythaler
Carve-out and PMI, Performance Improvement, Organizational Performance and People, Value Creation and Exit Readiness, Change Management, Tech and AI
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The Fortlane Partners CES 2026 Executive Briefing
At CES 2026, innovation clearly shifted from experimentation to execution. AI is becoming a core operating layer, influencing business models, value chains, and governance at scale. This briefing outlines five trends shaping European transformation agendas, from Industrial AI as the operating system to robotics entering the productivity mainstream. As agentic AI systems gain autonomy, governance, architecture, compliance, and talent models emerge as critical factors for scalable execution, competitiveness, and sustainable ROI.
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From the Digital Dilemma to a Future-Ready Organization: IT Transformation as a Strategic Enabler in the Mittelstand
The German Mittelstand is under growing pressure to use technology as a strategic value driver. At the same time, a lack of clear digital target pictures, legacy structures, and missing IT know-how are hindering the necessary progress. Companies with a clear cloud and technology agenda demonstrably increase innovation, efficiency, and resilience. What is decisive is an integrated approach that connects strategy, organization, architecture, operations, and governance. In this way, technology is transformed from a cost factor into a central catalyst for sustainable competitiveness.
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Stresstest Liquidity: Building Resilience & Maximizing Cash Flow with a Proactive Steering Model
Today, companies are increasingly exposed to unforeseen risks – ranging from physical supply shortages and cyberattacks to geopolitical trade conflicts. This volatility directly impacts supply chains and can severely affect financial stability. However, our latest simulation shows that preparation is the key differentiator: With a forward-looking steering model and enhanced transparency, cash positions in crisis scenarios can be improved by more than 100%. To secure long-term competitiveness and liquidity, companies must implement preventive measures spanning from strategic planning to operational interventions like an inbound freeze.