Experience

Aidan Blackburn is a Partner at CF Invest’s Hamburg office. He specializes in board and C-suite appointments within private equity, with expertise spanning M&A, corporate restructuring, and investment strategy. His work focuses on securing transformational leadership for pe firms and their portfolio companies across financial services and professional services. 

Aidan advises clients on executive search, leadership assessments, and succession planning, ensuring firms attract leaders who drive growth, operational excellence, and value creation. His deep understanding of Broad-Based Funds and Private Equity structures allows him to align leadership strategies with evolving investment landscapes. 

Before joining CF Invest, Aidan held senior leadership roles at Allianz SE and PwC Deutschland, specializing in corporate strategy, deal structuring, and financial strategy. His extensive experience enables him to deliver tailored leadership solutions across diverse private equity portfolios. 

Education

1994 – 1998: BSc Business Administration, University of Mannheim