Dr. Matthias Heckel
Deal Advisory | Corporate Recovery | Risk Advisory
Agribusiness, Floriculture and Fisheries | Manufacturing & Distribution | Financial Services | Not for Profit, Gov't & Public Sector | Natural Resources & Energy | Infrastructure, Real Estate & Construction, Transport & Logistics
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Matthias has been working in professional firms since 2008, focusing on forensic, risk, and compliance since 2010, particularly in the detection, investigation, and prevention of white-collar crime. Following his secondment from Germany to southern sub-Saharan Africa, he has managed forensic projects across multiple countries, including Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, concentrating his forensic activities on the African continent.
His primary objective is to assist development organizations in minimizing the loss of funds due to inefficiency or mismanagement. Currently, Matthias is pursuing doctoral research at Leuphana University in Germany, aiming to develop thought leadership and practical tools in anti-corruption within development cooperation. He holds a Ph.D., a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Hamburg, and a Master's in Cultural Science. Additionally, Matthias is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).