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Post-Merger Integration in Asia: What Role Do Interim Managers Really Play?
Up to 70% of Private Equity deals in Asia-Pacific fail to achieve their Post-Merger Integration (PMI) goals due to cultural misalignment, talent loss, and IT complexity. Unlike traditional consulting, interim managers take operational ownership and improve success rates by 35%. Friedhelm Best, Interim Manager at BEST-inter APAC, supports companies across Asia-Pacific in driving successful PMI and creating sustainable value.

Friedhelm Best
Jun 185 min read


Internationalization in the Mittelstand: 5 Phases to Successful Expansion
Discover the five phases of internationalization for SME / Mittelstand companies, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, cultural understanding, and leveraging the Asia Pacific market for expansion. Learn how interim managers and tailored strategies can help businesses navigate global growth successfully. Friedhelm Best, Interim Manager at BEST-inter APAC, supports companies in Asia Pacific for their internationalization.

Friedhelm Best
May 165 min read


How Sales Operations Strategy Transformed Struggling Sales Team into Top Performers
In the competitive B2B global sales landscape, inefficient sales teams and lack of support for account managers hinder business growth. Effective sales operations can increase productivity by 20-30%. This article outlines common pain points and provides a proven playbook for implementing sales operations, including a case study of a process automation company. Friedhelm Best, Interim Manager at BEST-inter APAC, supports Mittelstand companies n Asia Pacific to implement Sales

Friedhelm Best
Apr 145 min read


Successfully restructure your business: How it works
Guide to successful restructuring of companies abroad, such as in the Asia-Pacific region, through a task force with local interim managers.

Friedhelm Best
Mar 164 min read


How to Shift from Product Sales to Solution Selling in B2B Markets
Did you know that 75% of buyers now expect value-based interactions, indicating a significant shift in buyer expectations toward...

Friedhelm Best
Feb 174 min read


Why Mittelstand Must Go International: 5 Key Reasons
Internationalization in Asia supported by an Interim Manager helps Mittelstand companies diversify risks and unlock new revenue streams.

Friedhelm Best
Feb 35 min read


3 Common Mistakes When Operating a Foreign Subsidiary
Expanding your business into a foreign market is an exciting growth opportunity. However, as someone who has navigated the challenges of...

Friedhelm Best
Jan 204 min read


Top 5 Reasons for German Manufacturers to Invest in Southeast Asia
Living in Southeast Asia, I witnessed firsthand the dynamic growth and evolving opportunities this region offers. It is a vibrant market whe

Friedhelm Best
Jan 34 min read


Expanding into Asia Pacific: 5 Key Strategies for Mittelstand
As a Cross-Border Interim Manager with years of experience supporting German Mittelstand through the complexities of international...

Friedhelm Best
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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