Challenge everything, that is how we achieve unprecedented growth.

Martin Dessner

Nordic Private Equity Consulting Leader, Partner, Consulting

Specialized in Value Creation in Private Equity-backed companies. Specialist in being a generalist with a sweet spot for business development and M&A. Father of two girls. Love dogs, hockey and golf.

Martin is a partner at EY, leading the Consulting Private Equity Industry in the Nordics. He supports private equity (PE) funds and PE-owned companies in achieving growth and profitability, drawing on nearly 15 years of experience as a management consultant and C-level executive.

Having worked on both the sell side and buy side with PE-backed companies, including as a portfolio company CFO, Martin brings a unique perspective on the challenges faced by portfolio company executives. He enjoys collaborating closely with investors and management to create value.

Before entering the business world, Martin started his career as a professional ice hockey goalie coach, traveling the world to work with elite-level athletes.

He holds a B.Sc. in Business & Economics from Stockholm University, with additional education at Harvard University and the Stockholm School of Economics.

How Martin is building a better working world

Martin believes that building a better working world begins with equality, ensuring that the right people receive the right opportunities. The most talented individuals are often found in unexpected places, and by breaking barriers and challenging traditions, we can achieve equity for all.

A champion for inclusion, Martin is actively involved in EY’s LGBTQ+ Unity network and is a passionate advocate for girls' ice hockey.

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