BearingPoint names Dirk Burshille as Chief Financial Officer

Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint has appointed Dirk Burshille as its new Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Andreas Flach, who is retiring from the firm after a decade in the role.

The appointment follows what the firm calls a “long-planned succession process” and an extended handover period designed to ensure continuity for the firm’s clients, its financial leadership and of course its people.

Dirk takes over the financial reins at a pivotal moment for the partnership, which recently hit a major revenue milestone.

Ensuring operational continuity

Andreas’s departure marks the end of a transformative ten-year tenure during which the firm crossed the €1bn (US$1.1bn) turnover threshold. 

The extended handover period was structured to prevent operational disruption during the transition of financial leadership.

Dirk Burshille, CFO of BearingPoint, notes: “I am honoured to take on the role of CFO at BearingPoint. 

“I know the firm well and look forward to working with the leadership team to strengthen financial sustainability, support a balanced portfolio of growth initiatives and enable long-term value creation for our clients and people.

“I would also like to thank Andreas Flach for the close and constructive handover, which has provided a strong foundation for a smooth transition.”

Dirk will be based at the firm's executive offices, focusing immediately on the 2030 growth strategy.

The €2bn expansion plan

This transition in leadership aligns with the consultancy's plans for aggressive commercial expansion in the mid-term. 

Dirk is tasked with guiding the firm into its subsequent phase of sustainable and profitable development, which features an official objective to double its size over the next four years.

“I am delighted to welcome Dirk Burshille as our new CFO,” says Matthias Loebich, Managing Partner of BearingPoint. 

“Dirk brings deep financial expertise and extensive leadership experience in professional services and international growth environments. 

“He will play a key role in driving our next phase of sustainable and profitable growth, including our ambition to reach €2bn (US$2.2bn)in revenue by 2030.

“I would also like to thank Andreas Flach for his outstanding contribution over the past decade. Under his financial leadership, BearingPoint grew to more than €1bn (US$1.1bn) in revenue, while maintaining a strong focus on integrity, transparency and financial discipline. 

His strategic guidance, trusted counsel and commitment to the firm have helped shape BearingPoint into the company we are today.”

Deep sector expertise

In his role as CFO, Dirk is set to oversee BearingPoint's financial strategy and operations, drawing on over two decades of finance expertise accumulated through domestic and global leadership positions across the consulting, media and advertising sectors.

He has previously held executive finance roles at prominent global organisations such as Simon-Kucher, WPP Group, Publicis Group and Ernst & Young. 

From an academic perspective, Dirk earned a degree in Business Administration and has also qualified by passing the German Tax Consultant Examination.

Dirk is widely recognised for his strategic perspective, his ability to build high-achieving teams, and his focus on cultivating collaborative, growth-oriented workplaces. 

This extensive experience in driving global expansion, directing financial strategies and navigating intricate stakeholder dynamics is poised to strengthen and support BearingPoint's overall corporate goals.