Tobias Friese Joins BayBG as Head of Northern Bavarian Region

Investor - People | May 02, 2025 | Baybg Bayerische Beteiligungsg

Tobias Friese Joins BayBG as Head of Northern Bavarian Region

Tobias Friese, formerly Head of Corporate Structured Finance at Unicredit Bank AG in Bavaria, has been appointed as the new head of the Northern Bavarian region for BayBG Bayerische Beteiligungsgesellschaft, effective May 1, 2025. With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles in the finance sector, Friese brings extensive expertise in structured finance and investment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He takes over from Alois Bäsl, who will assume new responsibilities within BayBG. BayBG aims to continue its growth in supporting transformation, growth, and innovation financing for SMEs under Friese’s leadership. Peter Pauli, BayBG's Managing Director, expressed confidence in Friese’s ability to further expand BayBG's market presence in Northern Bavaria, while also acknowledging Bäsl’s significant contributions to the company's success.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Corporate Finance

Geography

  • Germany – Both BayBG Bayerische Beteiligungsgesellschaft and Tobias Friese's previous employer, Unicredit Bank AG, operate in Germany. Tobias Friese's new role specifically targets the Northern Bavarian market.

Industry

  • Private Equity – BayBG Bayerische Beteiligungsgesellschaft is involved in private equity investments, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany.
  • Corporate Finance – Tobias Friese’s previous role at Unicredit Bank AG and his new role at BayBG involve structured finance activities, critical for corporate financial management and investment strategies.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Tobias FrieseHead of Northern Bavarian RegionPeopleRecently appointed to BayBG, Friese is tasked with leading and expanding the company's operations in Northern Bavaria.
    BayBG Bayerische BeteiligungsgesellschaftPrivate Equity FirmCompanyA private equity firm focused on investment in small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany.
    Unicredit Bank AGFormer Employer of Tobias FrieseCompanyA significant bank in Germany and Europe, where Tobias Friese was previously Head of Corporate Structured Finance.
    Alois BäslFormer Head of Northern Bavarian RegionPeoplePreceded Tobias Friese in the role and will be transitioning to new roles within BayBG.
    Peter PauliSpeaker of BayBG ManagementPeopleSpokesperson for BayBG's management team; commented on the appointment of Tobias Friese.