Independent industry expert for international research and investment firms
Michael Mangold, founder of M. Interim Management & Advies, is a registered expert network installation technology with several leading international expert networks, including AlphaSights, Dialectica, and Northern Insights. Through these platforms, he supports consultants, private equity investors, and strategic advisory firms with deep, practice-based knowledge of the Dutch and broader European installation technology sector (installatietechniek).
With 35 years of experience across electrical engineering, climate technology, and installation management, Michael offers a combination rarely found in one person: hands-on operational expertise from shop floor to boardroom, combined with strategic insight into market consolidation, buy-and-build trajectories, and M&A dynamics within the sector.
Areas of expertise
Industrial Automation & Installation Technology Insight into electrification trends, monitoring and control projects, and the organizational trade-offs between matrix and project-based structures in industrial automation companies.
Buy-and-Build & M&A in Installation Technology Market fragmentation, consolidation potential among SME players (10–40 FTE), EBITDA multiples, and post-acquisition integration risk.
Sustainable Real Estate & Decarbonization Differences in execution model between new-build and retrofit projects, and the operational and commercial friction points companies face when shifting toward existing-building work.
Sustainable Transport & Charging Infrastructure Entry barriers for generalist electrical installers and civil contractors looking to move into heavy-duty DC charging infrastructure.
Integrated Service Models Advantages and disadvantages of combining engineering, software, and installation within a single organization — including client retention, margin structure, and operational complexity.
Why clients consult Michael
Direct, current knowledge of Dutch market players: Hoppenbrouwers, Nexton Smart Building, Unica, VDK Groep, Van Dorp, and other active consolidators. Proven Dutch expert network installation technology.
Practical experience in interim management, contract management, and tender support within the installation sector
Available for 1-hour video consultations via registered expert network platforms
Strict adherence to compliance and confidentiality guidelines of all affiliated networks
Frequently asked questions
An expert network connects companies, investors, and consultants with independent industry experts for short, paid advisory calls — typically conducted via video conference. The platforms manage compliance, confidentiality, and the independence of the advice given.
Primarily installation technology (electrical engineering, climate technology, industrial automation), with additional expertise in M&A consolidation within this sector, sustainable real estate, and charging infrastructure for heavy-duty transport.
Clients typically reach Michael through one of his affiliated expert network platforms. For direct collaboration inquiries outside these platforms, please get in touch via mpunt.nl.
Yes. Michael advises as an independent interim manager and industry expert, with no financial interest in the companies discussed, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
M. Interim Management & Advies also supports installation technology companies with interim management, contract management, and M&A advisory. See services for more information.