CIL hires Patric Kirchner as Partner to expand Pricing and Commercial Excellence Practice
Patric Kirchner joins CIL as Partner, bringing deep expertise in pricing and commercial excellence to help clients unlock sustainable value.
CIL, the international growth strategy firm, has announced the appointment of Patric Kirchner as Partner in its Munich office, strengthening its pricing capability practice. Patric brings over 20 years of pricing and commercial expertise and will focus on expanding CIL’s offering amid increasing demand.
Patric brings both corporate in-house and consulting experience, joining from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, where he was Global Head of Pricing. He previously held roles at Accenture, PwC, and Simon-Kucher, with a strong focus on pricing and commercial excellence. His experience spans a range of industries with a strong focus on B2B and B2B2C businesses.
Commenting on his role, Patric said: “I am excited to join CIL and help drive its pricing, commercial excellence, and value creation services forward. Having spent the last three years implementing the pricing center of excellence and developing pricing strategies in a corporate organization, I am looking forward to applying this real-life experience to CIL’s client challenges and offering practical, tailored recommendations that drive real results.
Without a doubt, 2025 will be a year of change, whether due to tariffs, political instability, or cost increases. Businesses will need to adapt quickly, balancing the customer’s willingness to pay with sustainable growth and margins. Success will depend on stable, robust processes and commercial capabilities that enable businesses to respond confidently to market shifts. This is where CIL’s pricing and commercial services, with proven market focus, can make a real difference.”
Jon Whiteman, Managing Partner at CIL, said: “We are delighted to welcome Patric to CIL. His blend of consulting and in-house experience is a valuable addition to the team. We are seeing increasing demand for strategic pricing and value creation advice as businesses navigate an unprecedented and complex commercial environment. The combination of CIL’s market understanding and the extended pricing know-how will offer a valuable revenue generation opportunity for our clients.”
