Achieving more together:
Our journey to corporate succession
We, Anton and Stephan, founded ASPEON Partners out of a shared conviction: we believe in teamwork.
Our professional skills and personal convictions complement each other. Together with our long-lasting friendship and mutual respect we are convinced to have the right foundation to successfully lead a company into the future. We are united by the conviction that talent and hard work lead to success.
Our philosophy
Community creates success
We believe in teamwork, inspired by the dynamics of successful sports teams, where every talent counts and contributes to the strength of the whole. We believe in open, sincere communication and that each individual's skills make a decisive contribution to success. Every contribution is valuable, because only by working together can we successfully achieve the ambitious goals that lie ahead of us.
About Anton
Born in Antwerp, Anton grew up in Vienna and Milan. He worked for over 5 years as a management consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he demonstrated his skills in various sectors such as the automotive, mining and various manufacturing industries. Prior to that, he deepened his understanding of successful operational processes in various roles in industry, including at BMW and Mondi. At BCG, Anton developed his skills in the development of operational efficiency improvement models, digital transformation, and effective organizational design.
His academic qualifications are underlined by a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, honored by an award-winning thesis on the use of machine learning algorithms to improve production processes. An entrepreneurial spirit and motivator, he aspires to bring his leadership skills to a business.
Anton Stockert
"I am ready to put my knowledge and passion to good use in the role of an active entrepreneur."
Career & Training
Anton Stockert
2019 - 2024
The Boston Consulting Group
At BCG, Anton became a specialist in efficiency improvements in the value chain and manufacturing processes through his involvement in international projects. His strategic expertise and pragmatic approach make him a driving force and results-oriented entrepreneur.
2014 - 2018
Mondi, BMW and others
Anton's career began in industry, at BMW and Mondi, where he gained valuable insights into large organizational structures and manufacturing processes. This time laid the foundation for his understanding of the interplay between production and operations.
2011 - 2018
Vienna University of Technology
Anton completed his academic career as a graduate engineer in industrial engineering at the Vienna University of Technology. His award-winning thesis on machine learning and the application of AI in production processes underlines his ability to develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
Personal interests
Anton finds balance in his many hobbies: reading relaxes him after a busy day at work, while tennis, soccer and skiing keep him active and connected with friends and family. Experiencing nature, whether through hiking or hunting, offers him peace and helps him to regenerate.
About Stephan
Born in Vienna, Stephan discovered his enthusiasm for numbers and corporate strategies at an early age, inspired by the traditions and values of his parents' family business. His academic path led him from WU Vienna to ESADE Business School in Barcelona, where he obtained his Master's degree in Business Administration and Finance. With the ambition to explore and penetrate the connections between exciting business models, optimal financing structure and the resulting business success, Stephan started his career at EY in Frankfurt in 2017. After three years supporting projects across Germany, Stephan decided to return to Vienna to join his wife.
As a manager at EY, Stephan advised his clients in multi-layered transformation processes and brought his experience in financial analysis, business modeling and project management. His ability to overcome cultural barriers and communicate in different languages strengthened his role as a trusted advisor. His family background gave him a special understanding of the dynamics and challenges of family businesses.
Stephan Pöll
"Driven by a passion for family businesses, I want to take on responsibility in a company."
Career & Training
Stephan Pöll
2017 - 2024
EY
(Ernst & Young)
At EY, Stephan deepened his understanding of diverse business models in the course of transformation processes. This role enabled him to quickly familiarize himself with different industries and use his in-depth financial knowledge to support efficient corporate management.
2011 - 2016
Family business, internships
Through internships in banking, life sciences and insurance as well as his involvement in the family business, Stephan developed a deep understanding of the critical success factors of owner-managed companies: Innovative strength and a balance between tradition and change.
2012 - 2017
WU Vienna, ESADE Barcelona
Stephan completed his Master's degree in Finance at ESADE Business School, Barcelona, after studying Business Administration at WU Vienna. His specialization in corporate finance honed the analytical skills that are essential for professional corporate management.
Personal interests
Stephan leads a balanced life full of varied interests: He finds team sports such as soccer and padel not only fun and the thrill of competition, but also the value of teamwork. He develops his culinary creativity in the kitchen and enjoys spending time with his wife. Road cycling gives him the freedom to explore new places and stay active at the same time. These hobbies are more than just leisure activities for him; they are a way to unwind, recharge his batteries and inspire him to achieve professional goals.