Roland Berger strengthens Procurement capability with Michael Jonas

Roland Berger has strengthened its Operations practice in Germany with Michael Jonas, who has been appointed a partner in the Frankfurt office.

Michael Jonas brings nearly two decades of experience across consulting and industry to Roland Berger, with particular expertise in procurement strategy, operating model transformation, digital and artificial intelligence in procurement, and sustainable supply chain management.

Jonas crosses from Boston Consulting Group, where he spent a decade and was a partner since 2022. Before his time in management consulting, he worked at Lufthansa, both as an internal consultant and as a manager in the Procurement department.

“I’m truly excited to have joined Roland Berger as a Partner in the Operations practice, continuing to follow my passion for Procurement. I am very much looking forward to contributing to Roland Berger’s growth, meeting new colleagues, and partnering with clients to turn their Procurement function into a lasting source of competitive advantage,” he said.

Welcoming Jonas to the firm, Oliver Knapp, senior partner and global co-leader of the Operations practice, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Michael. With nearly two decades of experience, he brings deep expertise in elevating procurement into a strategic lever for growth, resilience, and sustainability.”

“He has partnered with leading organisations to build future-ready procurement operating models – from supplier collaboration and supply chain risk management to the integration of digital, and the decarbonisation of value chains. Michael’s arrival strengthens our ability to help clients rethink procurement – not just as a cost function, but as a driver of long-term strategic impact.”