Our History
Providing innovative consulting since 2007
KemĂ©ny Boehme Consultants (KBC) was established in Munich in April 2007 by Stefan KemĂ©ny, Felix Feuerbach, Maximilian Klee, and Dr. Martin Boehme. Boehme had previously built up and led BMWâs in-house management consulting firm, where KemĂ©ny, Feuerbach, and Klee worked as consultants. Together, they left the security of corporate employment behind to join KBC. Georg Huber joined KBCâs leadership team in 2013, followed by Marc Perbix in 2023, Jakob le Claire in 2024, and Jost von Trott zu Solz in 2026.
Their shared mission: to lead a management consulting firm rooted in real-world experienceâand one that stands the test of time. A firm that doesnât put down its pen once the concept is complete, but rather supports companies with passion and dedication until the projectâs goals are fully integrated into day-to-day operations. And theyâve been doing this since acquiring the BOLD KBC Center for Innovation in 2020, using increasingly disruptive approaches as their recipe for success. Since early 2022, KBC has been operating as an AI-enhanced management consulting firm, making it one of the pioneers in the German consulting industry.Â
KBC has been headquartered in Munich since its foundingânear numerous international technology and mobility companies. With its second office in Charlotte, North Carolina, KBC has also been established in the U.S. since 2023. The team supports projects worldwide, working directly on-site with clients.
KBC Consultants by the Numbers
Consultant + Client + AI
KBC: An AI-Powered Management Consulting Firm
Traditionally, there are two key players in a consulting project: the consultant and the client. The client provides the priorities and project context; the consultant brings experience and new approaches. As an AI-enhanced management consulting firm, KBC adds a third player: artificial intelligence. It processes large amounts of data, accelerates analyses, and thereby improves the data foundation. This gives the KBC consulting team more leeway to evaluate and develop customized solutions.
KBC uses AI in its day-to-day operations: in research, in proposals, and in project documentation. The consulting team has introduced and tested many of these applications as internal pilot projects. As a result, we have firsthand knowledge of the pitfalls involvedâfrom implementation to day-to-day use. You, as a client, benefit from this: In your AI strategy, we avoid the hurdles that KBC has already overcome. KBC is thus the âClient Zeroâ of its own AI consulting practice.
Why KBC Consultants
Our Values
KBC works alongside companies as equals, not from a position of authority as experts: We communicate openly and offer direct assessmentsâeven when the truth is uncomfortable. In projects, we act not merely as an extension of our clients, but as their right-hand partner. The same applies internally: Everyone on the consulting team is heard, and mutual respect and support are just as important as professional expertise.
AI is not a trend or an end in itself. At KBC, AI-enhanced management consulting means that agents are deployed where they add value. To this end, KBC is implementing an AI management system in accordance with ISO 42001. Only verified AI applications are used in client projects. We protect confidential client data in accordance with TISAX and ISO 9001:2015âat every stage of the project. Decisions are always made by a human member of the consulting team.
Professional consulting is reflected in the results, not in the sales pitch. Every team member at KBC brings expertise from industry and technologyâand continually builds on it. This ranges from in-depth knowledge in our key consulting areas to meticulous project management and clear communication at every level. This is also evident in the project results, which can be measured.
At KBC, boutique consulting means: no constantly changing points of contact, no one-size-fits-all consulting approaches. Internally, KBCâs team of consultants is closely networkedâacross project boundaries and consulting areas. Our clients benefit not from a single individual, but from our collective experience. With KBC, clients have a partner who takes on challenges as if they were their own.
Challenges rarely go according to plan. KBCâs consulting team responds promptly and quickly when priorities shift. To do so, we adapt our approach and resources without losing sight of the goal. At KBC, flexibility isnât just a buzzword: Once weâre engaged, we can be on-site within 24 hours and start solving your problem right away.
At KBC, reliability means we take our commitments seriously and stand by our word. Whether itâs timelines, results, or availabilityâour senior partners and our entire consulting team consistently deliver at least what was agreed upon, even if the circumstances should change. We communicate clearly and openly, and meet all stakeholders exactly where they are.
Innovation is not a promise, but the result of systematic work. Using the scientific BOLD method, KBC develops disruptive solutions precisely where traditional consulting approaches reach their limits. We ask impossible questions, challenge assumptions, and open up new ways of thinkingâand from there, we develop viable approaches that reduce your costs or make your products more efficient.
We do an excellent job
Awards,
Certifications,
Memberships
Throughout our companyâs history, we have received numerous awards. We are proud of this. In 2026, we will be ranked among the best management consulting firms in Germany for the 13th time. In addition, we have been recognized 23 times as an outstanding employer and a âFair Company.â
KBC is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management). In addition, KBC is a TISAX-certified company: This standard, developed by the automotive industry, is considered one of the most rigorous information security certificationsâa prerequisite for automotive clients and, for all other industries, a sign of our conscientious handling of confidential business information.
As an AI-enhanced management consulting firm, KBC uses an AI management system; the AI-ISO 42001 certification process was initiated in 2026.
As a member of the Federal Association of German Management Consultancies (BDU), KBC operates in accordance with the binding quality and ethical standards of Germanyâs largest consulting association. For our clients, this provides a reliable frameworkâeven before the first meeting takes place. KBC is also a member of the renowned Der Mittelstand, BVMW e.V., as well as the Economic Council.
Senior Partner & Leadership Team
KBC is led by seven senior partners. Together, they have more than 165 years of consulting experience, primarily in the fields of technology and mobility. They are supported by nearly 80 consultants, all of whom previously held positions in industry and/or at renowned management consulting firms. The KBC consulting team is rounded out by technical talent and creative enthusiasts. They are all passionate about being part of KBC and accompany every project from the initial pitch through to successful implementation in day-to-day operationsâand often long beyond that.
News from KBC Consultants
Answers that help our customers move forward
What sets KBC Consultants apart?
Four things you rarely find together: a consulting team with genuine industry DNA, where senior consultants work on every project; an AI-enhanced consulting approach that creates more room for strategic decisions within the project; a proprietary innovation methodology that systematically finds solutions where traditional approaches fall short; and a commitment to stay until the defined goal is achieved in day-to-day operations.
What are KBC's weaknesses?
Like any consulting firm, we have specific strengths.
Our focus is on manufacturing companies: automotive groups, pharmaceutical companies, and machinery manufacturers. These are the industries we know best.
KBC takes a holistic approachâacross the entire value chain. Every project benefits from the combined experience of our senior partners. KBC is not the right consulting firm for isolated implementation tasks without a strategic framework.
There are no off-the-shelf solutions at KBC. We assess each client individually, speak with all stakeholders, and listen carefully. Where traditional approaches fail, our BOLD Center for Innovation steps in: Using the scientific BOLD method, we solve seemingly unsolvable problemsâin a deliberately disruptive way.
Is AI Replacing Advisors at KBC?
No. AI applications handle specific tasks such as complex analyses, in-depth research, or the creation of reports and presentations. The KBC consulting team continues to develop solutions based on its project experience. This way, you receive the same practical solutions youâre used toâonly faster.
Does KBC also advise large companies and corporations?
Yes. Since its founding, KBCâs team of consultants has been supporting both internationally active corporations and leading medium-sized companies. Our boutique approach does not mean that we only advise smaller clients. Rather, it stands for quality: senior-level expertise on every (sub)project and practical consulting experienceâboth strategically at the management level and technically and operationallyâand thus very close to your production.
How many years of experience does KBC Consultants have?
This question isn't all that easy to answer.
KBC has been in business since 2007. However, most of our 80+ consultants had already gained several years of experience working as consultants at renowned industrial and consulting firms before joining KBC.
KBC's seven senior partners alone bring a combined total of 165 years of consulting experience to the table.
How satisfied are KBC customers?
According to the prestigious âBest of Consultingâ award from WirtschaftsWoche, KBC Consultants ranks among Germanyâs top management consulting firms. The basis for this recognition: genuine recommendations from our satisfied clients.


















































































