Christian is a former CEO and co-owner of production and service companies with turnovers ranging from €1m to €25m in the visual communication industry. He is passionate about helping companies grow their business and has extensive experience in the outdoor (out-of-home) sector, in-store communication, retail marketing, point-of-sale display manufacturing, rebranding services, sourcing strategy, print & installation network solutions for European campaign management, and sustainability advisory for print production companies.
His global network spans 37 countries. As FESPA’s Global President, Christian connected with industry-leading companies worldwide. Today, as FESPA board member and Asia ambassador, he has a clear view of the ongoing evolution within the visual communication industry.
At M4P, Christian acts as Managing Partner – Relations, focusing on building connections and fostering strategic partnerships across the industry.
Pieter is an entrepreneur with a passion for finance, life-long learning, and triathlon. He holds a Master of Finance from Antwerp Management School, a Master of Global Finance from Fordham Gabelli School of Business in New York, and an Executive MBA from Vlerick Business School, where he also worked as a researcher at the Centre for Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts.
As Managing Partner at Victoris Corporate Finance, he specializes in guiding SMEs through acquisitions and divestments, combining strategic insight with hands-on transaction experience. His approach starts with a meticulous understanding of the client’s needs and context, ensuring clarity and value creation throughout the deal process.
At M4P, Pieter acts as Managing Partner – Transactions Lead, bringing financial expertise and structured guidance to complement Christian’s operational and industry experience.
At M4P we connect people and companies across the broad printing and communication industry. Our mission is to provide tailor-made strategic advice, combined with deal sourcing and deal execution for both buyers and sellers. By uniting industry expertise with financial know-how, we help ambitious entrepreneurs and investors realize sustainable growth through acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures.
A large personal network of leaders and decision makers.
Excellent advice from strategy to deal execution.
A low-threshold subscription that makes expertise accessible.
Proven experience in cross-border transactions and industry dynamics.
From deal sourcing to closing – and beyond.
Intake & Objectives
Align goals and expectations
📑 Preparation
Information Memorandum & valuation support
💡 Strategic Consulting
Advice on positioning and growth options
🤝 Matchmaking
Introductions to qualified investors
🔎 Due Diligence
Support in preparing data & managing Q&A
🖊 Closing
Guidance through negotiation, LOI and final signing
🎟 Exclusive Events
Access to sessions on relevant industry topics
🎯 Strategy
Consulting aligned with growth ambitions
🔍 Deal Sourcing
Identification of suitable acquisition targets
🤝 Matchmaking
Introductions to potential sellers
🔎 Due Diligence
Coordination of reviews & risk assessment
🖊 Closing
Deal structuring, negotiation & execution
🎟 Exclusive Events
Participation in knowledge-sharing sessions with peers and experts
M4P is more than a deal advisor — it is a curated community platform in the printing & communication industry. We invite a select group of financial institutions, advisors and strategic players to join us as knowledge partners.
This exclusive opportunity provides:
Share expertise on specialist topics with ambitious companies
Positioning within a trusted cross-border network
Connect directly with decision makers shaping the industry’s future
Co-create and engage in high-level sessions designed to inspire and connec
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