Ideals VDR strengthens European expansion with senior hire and AI innovation to meet rising M&A demand

London and New York, March 17 2025: Ideals, a leading virtual data room (VDR) provider, has appointed Jens Hohnwald as Director of Business Development, EMEA as part of a broader investment in talent and technology to support increasing demand in European dealmaking.

Jens brings over 20 years of experience in business development, sales, commercial strategy, and marketing within financial services and insurance. He joins Ideals from Foyer Global Health where he served as Chief Commercial Officer, leading commercial strategy, marketing and client engagement. He has also held roles in organizations such as Alteos, Funding Circle Deutschland, and SEB.

Based out of Trier, Jens will be responsible for accelerating the company’s growth in Germany by expanding its sales operation, business development strategy and product offerings to new clients and industries. He will report to Daniel Black, Vice President of Sales for EMEA and LATAM, and will be involved with the recruitment and expansion of the business development and sales team in Germany and across Europe. 

Alongside its regional expansion, Ideals continues to focus on ongoing enhancements to its platform to ensure a market-leading offering that improves the speed, security and efficiency of deal execution. Recently introduced features include AI-driven redaction, version tracking, document translation, and advanced search, enabling dealmakers to streamline workflows and improve decision-making. 

These innovations address the growing complexity of M&A transactions, where due diligence timelines are lengthening, regulatory requirements are increasing, and deal teams require faster insights to stay competitive.

Commenting on his appointment, Jens Hohnwald said, “I’m excited to join Ideals at a pivotal time for the European M&A market. As dealmakers face increasing pressures around efficiency, they need solutions that deliver both ease of use and clear pricing models to help them accurately manage their costs. 

“I look forward to driving Ideals’ expansion across Europe and supporting clients as they look to accelerate their M&A transactions.” 

Daniel Black, Vice President of Sales for EMEA and LATAM, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Jens as we continue to expand our operations across Europe. His experience in building and scaling commercial teams will be invaluable in deepening our relationships with clients and partners. 

“As M&A deals become more complex, we remain focused on advancing our platform with AI-driven capabilities that enhance security, streamline workflows, and support dealmakers in an increasingly competitive environment.”