Challenging, clearly structured, and comprehensive. Demonstrates restructuring as both a foundation and an opportunity for successful turnaround.

Jörg Rückauf (CEO), CRO Academy 2025

The CRO Academy: Delivering Theoretical Foundations and Practical Skills for Successful Restructuring

Capabilities and strategies for navigating corporate crises.

1 | Corporate Crisis as a Trigger for CRO Engagement

Rapid decision-making to avoid insolvency
Tough but strategically guided measures

2 | Corporate Governance in Times of Crisis

The CRO’s responsibility within the restructuring process
Liability risks and legal pitfalls

4 | Crisis Financing and Restructuring Agreements

Negotiations with financial partners and investors
Debt advisory, restructuring plans, and integration of expert opinions (IBR and IDW S6 standards)

5 | Alternative Instruments for Balance Sheet Restructuring

Distressed M&A and asset deals
Debt-to-equity swaps and other strategic options

6 | Strategic and Operational Restructuring

Business model realignment
Enhancing efficiency through process optimization

7 | Completion of the Restructuring Process

Achieving sustainable stabilization
Transition back to normal business operations

The Ideal Preparation for Taking Operational Responsibility in a Restructuring Process

At the CRO Academy, participants go through a complete CRO mandate in a hands-on, practice-oriented setting.

They receive valuable insights on how to negotiate effectively with banks, shareholders, and creditors. Participants learn proven methods for making critical decisions under pressure and gain an in-depth understanding of the key considerations in a company’s strategic realignment.

The program also highlights how targeted communication strategies can actively support a restructuring process—and why employee motivation plays a crucial role in its success. Another core element is how to manage liability risks and navigate complex legal challenges.

The CRO Academy is an enabler for top C-level executives to understand the key building blocks of a successful restructuring.

Markus Rudolf Bode (Managing Director & CSO), CRO Adademy 2025