Oliver Arendt - Member Profile

Oliver is an accomplished business leader and strategy consultant with more than 25 years of experience across multinational corporations and industries. Since 2017, Oliver has been providing top-tier consulting and interim management services through his independent consultancy, Top-Management Consulting BV. He is specialized in project management (large PMOs), transformations (cost reduction / restructuring as well as growth strategies), strategy and M&A (incl. PMIs), marketing and sales excellence (e.g. pricing and portfolio optimization), as well as carve-outs.

Aliaxis, a global leader in advanced plastic piping systems, benefited from Oliver’s leadership as Group Vice President of Strategy and M&A from 2017 to 2019. In this role, he led the company’s global strategic initiatives, navigating complex M&A transactions and driving business expansion in new markets.

Prior to Aliaxis, Oliver worked for Solvay, a leading Belgian chemical group, where he served as Senior Vice President of Strategy and M&A. His strategic vision contributed significantly to Solvay’s positioning in a rapidly evolving global market.

From 2004 to 2014, Oliver held various influential positions at BASF SE, a global chemical and technology leader. His journey at BASF began as an Engagement Manager in BASF’s Inhouse Consulting (2004-2006), before moving on to a significant leadership role as Head of Sales in Warsaw (2006-2009).

From 2009 to 2011, he was promoted to Senior Manager of Marketing & Sales Excellence before taking the helm as Director and Head of Strategy for EMEA from 2011 to 2014. During his time at BASF, Oliver played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction across the EMEA region, driving growth through innovative approaches and operational excellence.

Earlier in his career, Oliver was an Engagement Manager at Contrium Consulting (2003-2004), providing strategic consulting to high-profile clients. He also served as Director of Planning, Strategy, and Controlling at Bayer Polymers in Hong Kong and Shanghai (2002), where he oversaw regional business strategies and operational performance.

Oliver began his career in consulting with Dicke & Wicharz (a McK spin-off) and Deloitte Consulting, where he progressed from Consultant to Senior Consultant and ultimately Engagement Manager from 1999 to 2002. His work involved advising clients on business transformations and strategic initiatives across various industries.