Rico Back is one of the best-known managers and entrepreneurs in the European logistics industry. As co-founder and Managing Director of German Parcel, CEO of the GLS Group and the Royal Mail Group, he has decades of international management experience. Over this period, he has acquired and integrated over 80 companies – with a clear focus on operational excellence, scaling and sustainable value creation.
In his role as Executive Chairman of Aurelius Industries AG, he supports medium-sized businesses in Europe, North America and Asia. With capital, experience and strategic expertise, he supports their growth, transformation and succession – always with a clear focus on sustainable value creation and partnership-based cooperation.
Milestones
Aurelius Industries AG, Executive Chairman
SKR AG, Managing Partner
Tiger Asset Management, Chairman of the Board
Back Enterprises AG, CEO
Royal Mail Group, most recently as Group CEO
General Logistics Systems B.V. (GLS), CEO
German Parcel, founding member and Managing Director
Unilever, management positions in logistics and sales
thinking
We do not invest for a quick exit, but strengthen companies in a sustainable way – based on stability, reliability and trust.
plus know-how
We combine investments with expert knowledge, industry understanding and close relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises.
among equals
We are co-entrepreneurs, not just investors – and we work with management and owners to develop strategies for growth, succession and new opportunities.
added value
We create value that goes beyond financial metrics – through robust business models, strong market positions and entrepreneurial resilience.
thinking
We do not invest for a quick exit, but strengthen companies in a sustainable way – based on stability, reliability and trust.
plus know-how
We combine investments with expert knowledge, industry understanding and close relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises.
among equals
We are co-entrepreneurs, not just investors – and we work with management and owners to develop strategies for growth, succession and new opportunities.
added value
We create value that goes beyond financial metrics – through robust business models, strong market positions and entrepreneurial resilience.
Our values & investment philosophy
We invest out of conviction and with responsibility. Together with other industry experts, we develop strategies that make companies more robust, secure their future and enable them to seize opportunities. We are guided by clear principles that shape our actions and provide direction for our partners.