Dr. Jan‑Henning Wille is a Partner & Managing Director at AlixPartners, based in Düsseldorf, and a senior leader within the Aerospace & Defense practice. He brings nearly two decades of experience advising manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and security organizations on large‑scale transformations, M&A transactions, and complex restructurings.
Jan‑Henning previously spent 17 years at Strategy& and PwC, most recently serving as Head of the Aerospace, Defense, and Security practice in Germany and across the EMEA region. He is known for leading complex, multi‑stakeholder programs that combine strategic rigor with hands‑on execution, particularly in highly regulated and mission‑critical environments.
He began his professional career as an officer in the German Armed Forces, an experience that continues to shape his leadership approach and sector expertise. Jan‑Henning holds a doctorate in engineering from Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg, with a focus on mechanical engineering and logistics, and was a visiting scholar at The Wharton School.