Haselhorst Associates and H&Z are growing even closer. In August 2026, Haselhorst Associates GmbH was legally merged into H&Z Unternehmensberatung GmbH. The merger does not affect ongoing projects and clients. The people behind our projects and our long-standing client relationships, as well as our expertise, remain unchanged.
However, we are expanding the expertise available to you with our new business unit H&Z Performance & Restructuring.
The ETO GROUP, a globally active technology corporation with a focus on the automotive sector, has successfully completed the first and most critical phase of its restructuring.
Following the merger of Haselhorst Associates with the H&Z Group last year, the consulting firms are now also moving closer together visually. New logos integrate the three areas of restructuring, CRO Academy, and urban transformation from Haselhorst Associates into the H&Z Group's brand image.
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Local authorities often find it difficult to set up a structured system for measuring progress and success. In her column for the trade magazine "Innovative Verwaltung", Leonie Schiermeyer explains why, despite the obstacles, it is essential to measure and evaluate the transformation to a smart…
Around 90 percent of all companies in Germany are owner-managed. As a central pillar of the overall market, they are feeling the effects of the current multiple crisis scenarios acutely. An unusually large number of them are burdened by another crisis: the unresolved issue of company succession.
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The automotive industry is in the midst of a deep crisis. Suppliers are also affected: It is not uncommon for orders to be canceled at short notice, putting liquidity at risk. The ARD program Plusminus spoke with our partner Dr. Maximilian Eberl for its report on the topic.