EAC International Consulting

What EAC International Consulting does

EAC International Consulting (legal name: EAC – Euro Asia Consulting PartG) is a Munich-headquartered management consulting firm founded in 1992 by Dietmar Kusch. The firm specializes in cross-border strategy advisory for German Mittelstand companies and multinational corporations expanding into or operating within Asian and emerging markets. EAC delivers five core service lines: Strategy Consulting (market, product, and sales strategies), M&A Advisory (cross-border transaction process management), Operational Excellence (supply chain and production efficiency), Sustainability Consulting (environmental and regulatory compliance across Asian plant networks), and Digital Transformation. Services are delivered through mixed German and international teams with deep local-market presence.

EAC generates revenue through project-based consulting engagements rather than productized SaaS, technology licensing, or recurring subscriptions. The firm prices on a quote-driven, project-by-project basis and does not publicly disclose its pricing structure. Go-to-market is sales-led and partner-driven: deals originate through direct outreach from five global offices (Munich, Shanghai, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur, New York) and through referral relationships maintained by a network of industry-association partnerships (VDMA India, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, CII, ACMA, Messe München India, IEEMA, China EV100, CATARC, CIAPS, IAC, CNC, CEATEC). Customer segments center on German SMEs and large multinationals in Chemicals, Construction, Consumer Goods, Energy & Environment, Healthcare, Industrials, Mobility, and Exhibition sectors.

The firm operates as a privately held German partnership (PartG) with no public listing, no institutional investors, no PE backing, and no disclosed funding history. Leadership is partner-controlled, with co-founders Dietmar Kusch and Daniela Bartscher-Herold still active and a bench of named partners in Shanghai, Mumbai, Munich, and New York. The firm has completed 2,500+ projects across 50+ countries and maintains an Advisory Board of senior industrial executives. EAC is explicitly recognized as one of the first European consulting firms established in Asia, with its Shanghai office operating since 1995.

Name

EAC International Consulting

Legal name

EAC - Euro Asia Consulting PartG

Website

https://eac-consulting.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EAC International Consulting is a Munich-based management consulting firm advising German SMEs and multinational corporations on cross-border strategy, M&A, operational excellence, sustainability, and digital transformation across Asian and emerging markets, delivered through five global offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG), Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI), ESG/Sustainable Investment Advisory (FSAEAAAJ)

Keywords

• International expansion consulting
• Cross-border M&A advisory
• Market entry strategy
• Operational excellence consulting
• Sustainability advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Strategic Consulting Services: Project-based consulting engagements providing market analysis, growth strategy development, M&A advisory, and operational excellence services to international corporations and SMEs expanding into growth markets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EAC International Consulting provides project-based management consulting services to international corporations and medium-sized companies, with a core focus on supporting international expansion into Asian and emerging markets. Its offerings span five service lines: Strategy Consulting (market, product, and sales strategies), M&A Advisory (cross-border mergers and acquisitions), Operational Excellence (cost, supply chain, and organizational efficiency), Sustainability Consulting (environmental and regulatory compliance in Asia), and Digital Transformation (digitization strategy and capability building).

Product overview

EAC International Consulting operates as a single unified consulting service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The firm provides five core consulting service lines: Strategy Consulting (customized market, product, and sales strategies), M&A Advisory (cross-border mergers and acquisitions support), Operational Excellence (organizational efficiency and process optimization), Sustainability Consulting (environmental and regulatory compliance), and Digital Transformation (digitization strategy and implementation). These services are delivered through mixed German and international teams across the firm's offices in Munich, Shanghai, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur, and New York, with specialized industry expertise in Chemicals, Construction, Consumer Goods, Energy & Environment, Healthcare, Industrials, Mobility, and Exhibition sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategy Consulting Customized market, product, and sales strategies to support international corporations and medium-sized companies in growth and innovation efforts, with particular focus on Asian and emerging markets.
• M&A Advisory
• Operational Excellence
• Sustainability Consulting
• Digital Transformation

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IAC (Investment Association of China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018IAC acts under direct guidance of the National Development and Reform Commission of China and provides advice and information services for Chinese and foreign investors in cross-border investments and cooperation. EAC supports Chinese companies in their internationalization roadmap and cross-border M&A investments.
• China EV100 AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018A renowned domestic industry think tank promoting the electrification of automotive industry and coordinated development of green mobility and energy roadmap. EAC supports international cooperation between leading electric mobility players and technology transformation roadmap.
• CATARC (China Automotive Technology & Research Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA well-established research institute providing technical automotive industry research, regulatory advisory to the Chinese government and car testing services. EAC supports Chinese companies in their technology transformation roadmap and market expansion abroad.
• CIAPS (China Industrial Association of Power Sources)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA national industry focused association comprising vast resources and leading enterprises in the Chinese battery industry. EAC supports execution and operational improvement of existing Chinese overseas entities and promotes foreign direct investment into China.
• Carbon Neutrality Committee (CNC) of China Energy Conservation AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to support governments, cities, and industrial buildings with carbon peak schemes, carbon neutral roadmap, and carbon trading. EAC provides comprehensive strategy and operational solutions with focus on carbon reduction and trading initiatives.
• CEATEC (China-Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMandated and organized under the China Ministry of Commerce, dedicated to promotion of trade and commercial ties between China and Europe. EAC works with CEATEC to enhance economic and technology cooperation.
• VDMA India (German Engineering Federation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 12 years of collaboration driving industrial growth through high-level knowledge sessions and engagement platforms. Joint focus on navigating manufacturing complexities, optimizing supply chains, and identifying localization opportunities.
• Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (AHK)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest German bi-national chamber serving as key platform for economic cooperation between Germany and India. EAC engages through business forums, industry exchanges, and collaborative discussions.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndia's premier business and industry association. EAC was a member during 2023-2024 engaging with policymakers and industry leaders across sectors.
• ACMA India (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRepresents India's automotive component manufacturing sector. EAC engaged as moderator for panel discussions on M&A and mobility diversity.
• Messe München IndiamajorGTM or Marketing Partner15 years of engagement as Alliance Partner for IFAT and strategic collaboration on industrial exhibitions. EAC connects stakeholders and moderates critical industry forums.
• Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association (AMMA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEAC served as Knowledge Partner for two consecutive years providing insights on agricultural mechanization sector in India.
• Indian Biogas AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEAC engages through sector dialogues and knowledge sharing platforms, moderating sessions on biogas role in India's energy transition.
• Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEAC was a member during 2023-2025 with access to industry stakeholder network and policy forums.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roland Berger: Munich-based global strategy and management consulting firm. EAC's two founders both previously worked at Roland Berger, and the firms directly compete for German Mittelstand and cross-border M&A mandates, particularly in industrial and automotive sectors.
• Simon-Kucher & Partners: Bonn-based global consulting firm with strong growth, pricing, and commercial strategy practices. Comparable to EAC as a German-headquartered boutique serving Mittelstand and multinational clients on international growth and M&A-related commercial diligence.

Broad incumbents

• Oliver Wyman: Global management consulting firm with deep operations, risk, and strategy practices serving industrial and financial-services clients. Competes with EAC on cross-border strategy, operational excellence, and M&A value creation, but at significantly greater scale.
• Kearney: Global management consulting firm with strong operations, procurement, and cross-border strategy practices serving industrial clients. Comparable to EAC in its operational excellence and cross-border M&A offerings for German Mittelstand.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Global strategy consulting firm with strong cross-border M&A, automotive, and industrials practices. BCG's global reach and larger deal teams make it a key competitor for EAC's larger multinational mandates in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
• McKinsey & Company: Largest global strategy consulting firm. Directly competes with EAC on corporate strategy, cross-border M&A, and operational transformation for German and multinational clients, and frequently hires EAC-adjacent talent from Roland Berger and other German strategy houses.
• Bain & Company: Global strategy consulting firm with a particularly strong M&A and private equity practice. Bain competes with EAC on cross-border transaction advisory, operational improvement, and industrials strategy, especially for clients expanding in Asia.

Emerging players

• Sinolytics: German-China cross-border consulting firm focused on regulatory, compliance, and market entry advisory. Direct competitor to EAC's China practice, particularly on regulatory navigation, sustainability compliance, and digital transformation engagements.
• Daxue Consulting: China-based market entry and strategy consultancy specializing in helping European and other foreign companies enter and grow in China. Direct overlap with EAC's China market entry, market research, and localization service lines, though EAC offers broader geographic and functional scope.
• Fiducia Management Consultants: Munich-headquartered boutique consultancy focused on China and Asia market entry, M&A, and supply chain advisory. Highly comparable to EAC in positioning, geography, and Mittelstand client base, making it one of the closest direct competitors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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