Axel Hefer is on the board of PATRIZIA SE and Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 eV (former Managing Director & Member-Supervisory Board). Mr. Hefer previously was Managing Director at OEP Capital Advisors LP, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at trivago NV, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, Director, MD at home24 SE, Chief Financial Officer at trivago GmbH and Investment Manager at Permira Beteiligungsberatung GmbH.

Mr. Hefer received an MBA from INSEAD and an undergraduate degree from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management.