about

My name is Bernhard Brandl and I founded Performance Management Advisors to do what I enjoy most and what creates the greatest impact: enabling organizations to perform at their best while helping people grow and succeed. My work is driven by the belief that real transformation is possible when strategy, structure, and culture come together – and when leaders are willing to lead by example.

Over the past years, I have worked as CFO, COO, and as interim executive in international environments across Europe, Latin America, and the United States. I know what it means to manage growth, lead turnarounds, and scale businesses under challenging conditions. My expertise combines finance, supply chain, and leadership – from building solid reporting structures to driving Lean Excellence and coaching teams through change. Thanks to my international background, I am fluent in German, English, Spanish, and Dutch, and I am comfortable navigating across cultures and perspectives.

My strengths lie in quickly analyzing complex situations, developing clear structures, and moving from strategy to execution with discipline and consistency. At the same time, I am deeply convinced that results are created through people. That is why I invest time in engaging with teams, building trust, and motivating individuals to contribute their best. Over the years, I have also built a strong and trusted network of experts from different fields, which allows me to bring in the right competence whenever highly specialized knowledge is needed.

On a personal note: as a father of three children, I experience every day what motivates the next generation – their drive, their search for purpose, and their need for meaningful work. This shapes my passion for one of the most pressing questions companies face today: how can organizations attract, engage, and retain young talent? I believe the answer lies in combining performance with purpose, structure with flexibility, and leadership with genuine empathy.

Outside of work, I draw energy and inspiration from sports and the outdoors. As an ultra trail runner and mountain enthusiast, I know what it means to face steep climbs, navigate unknown terrain, and stay disciplined over long distances. The same mindset shapes the way I lead projects and transformations: clear goals, consistent effort, and the endurance to succeed.