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SK Solution Consulting

SK Solution Consulting is a boutique headhunting and recruitment firm in Germany that helps digital first businesses and established companies accelerate digital transformation by hiring expert and leadership talent across e commerce, online marketing, data science, IT and technology. Founded and led by Managing Director Silke Kleinfelder, the firm serves clients nationwide with a presence in Munchen, Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Koln, and Stuttgart, partnering directly with hiring leaders to refine role requirements, sharpen competency profiles, and deliver targeted shortlists at speed. Its core offering blends executive search for C level and leadership roles with permanent recruitment for key individual contributors and team leads, executed through rigorous direct search, discreet outreach, and structured candidate evaluation. Clients value the hands on senior advisory they receive from the founder herself, the clarity and transparency of each step, and the cultural fit achieved through detailed candidate profiling, reference backed insights, and market calibrated compensation guidance. Typical mandates include Head of E Commerce, Director Online Marketing, Head of Analytics, Data Analytics Manager, and Head of Product for digital health solutions, alongside HR, People and Culture leadership in digital environments. The firm works across technology, retail and consumer brands, and healthcare, placing specialists who can build and scale digital channels, monetize data, and modernize platforms. For candidates, SK Solution Consulting offers career guidance, feedback, and access to exclusive roles; for employers it provides a tailored search strategy, creative direct sourcing, interview orchestration, and decisive support through offer and onboarding. Consistently praised for speed, diligence, and high quality outcomes, SK Solution Consulting delivers digital talent that aligns with strategy and values, enabling clients to secure measurable growth and sustainable advantage.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticals

HQMünchen, Germany

SCHAFFMANN CONSULTANTS

SCHAFFMANN CONSULTANTS is an independent, owner-managed executive search boutique that has specialized for more than 20 years in the confidential appointment of CEOs, managing directors, C-level leaders, business unit heads, and members of supervisory and advisory boards across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm partners with family businesses, hidden champions, world market leaders, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and family offices to fill mission-critical roles that shape strategy, culture, and long-term performance. Every mandate is led personally at partner level, with direct outreach to target candidates, rigorous multi-stage assessment, and competency-based interviews, supported by market mapping, reference checks, and the use of INSIGHTS MDI to deepen fit evaluation. Clients value measurable outcomes including a reported 98 percent completion rate, 92 percent repeat business, and 85 percent long-term partnerships, underpinned by an exclusive shortlist of three to four best-fit candidates typically delivered within six to eight weeks and a two-year replacement guarantee designed to secure sustainable hires. Beyond executive search, the boutique conducts board search and advisory work focused on governance, strategic sparring, and the composition of effective supervisory and advisory bodies. A further core strength is external succession for owner-led and mid-market companies, including CEO succession, carve-outs, buy-and-build contexts, and interim or transition solutions conducted with utmost discretion. Sector expertise spans industrial machinery and equipment, special machinery, automation and robotics, automotive and suppliers, electronics and electrical engineering, logistics and supply chain including intralogistics, packaging and paper, FMCG and food, telecom, IT, AI and digital, renewable energy, and construction-related industries. The firm prioritizes cultural fit alongside functional excellence and offers tailored onboarding support to accelerate impact. With limited conflicts per sector, a retained and precise search methodology, and partner-led execution, SCHAFFMANN CONSULTANTS provides a high-trust, analytically robust approach to securing leaders who deliver lasting value.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecomSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQFlein, Germany

Trust Management Consultants (TMC)

Trust Management Consultants (TMC) is a Germany based advisory and executive search firm headquartered in Dusseldorf with additional presence in Frankfurt, Saarbruecken, Hamburg, and Stuttgart. Founded in 1989, TMC combines management consulting with talent acquisition to help expanding German and international companies achieve durable performance improvements. Its services are organized into three pillars. People Efficiency covers executive search for senior specialists, managers, executives, and board and supervisory board members, complemented by HR leadership systems as well as coaching and mentoring that strengthen leadership impact and organizational effectiveness. Process Efficiency focuses on analyzing and redesigning business processes, shaping digitization agendas, defining IT process strategy and data protection frameworks, and supporting integration and carve out initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions, enabling clients to bridge traditional operating models with digital progress. Procurement Efficiency addresses operational excellence in areas such as business travel management, fleet and mobility services, sourcing of spare and replacement parts and consumables, capital investment projects, and optimization of purchasing organizations. TMC executes assignments across industrial manufacturing and engineering, retail and consumer goods, and transportation and logistics, and has delivered projects on site across Europe as well as in North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Clients value the firm for its partnership approach, pragmatic concepts, cross functional delivery, and the ability to link advisory outcomes with leadership appointments that sustain measurable results. With dedicated job postings for external and internal roles and deep functional expertise in general management, engineering, finance and controlling, and operations, TMC connects the right leaders to the right mandates while delivering end to end efficiency gains across process, people, and procurement.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQDüsseldorf, Germany

Van Emmerich Consulting

Van Emmerich Consulting is a German boutique executive search firm founded in January 2000 by Rolf van Emmerich following his tenure as Senior Vice President at H. Neumann International GmbH. Drawing on nearly five decades in executive search, he is widely regarded as one of the deans of the profession in Germany and has cultivated a far-reaching network at the top levels of German industry. The firm is dedicated to solving a central business challenge for its clients: finding the best qualified manager for each leadership task. It focuses on the qualified search and selection of chairpersons and members of executive and management boards, supervisory and advisory board members, and other top leadership roles, and also undertakes select middle management mandates that flow from senior-level engagements. Operating with a small, trusted team, Van Emmerich Consulting conducts national and international searches for large corporations as well as mid-sized and family-owned companies. Every assignment begins with an in-depth assessment of the clients objectives, market position, competitive dynamics, and organizational structure to ensure that each appointment strengthens the business in the market it serves. Sector experience covers areas with significant economic impact, including mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, trade, logistics and rail, construction, and services. Beyond classic executive search, the firm performs management audits to evaluate leadership qualifications and development potential, leveraging insights from prior searches to deliver objective recommendations. Long-standing relationships, built on discretion, confidentiality, and a genuine interest in people, characterize the firms approach; many of todays senior leaders were once candidates whose careers have been accompanied over time. Combining experience, judgment, and a rigorous methodology, Van Emmerich Consulting provides clients with a highly confidential, high-touch service aimed at securing exceptional leadership for the first management level and key roles that shape long-term enterprise success.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQGermany, Germany

Universal Hires

Universal Hires is a Germany based staffing and market entry partner that enables companies to hire staff in Germany quickly and compliantly. Operating under the tagline Global Hiring, Made in Germany, the firm combines an Employer of Record and PEO platform with specialist recruitment and executive search to help international organizations build teams without first setting up a local legal entity. Acting as the legal employer, Universal Hires manages compliant onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, tax and social security contributions, and ongoing HR administration while clients direct day to day work. Its recruiters deliver permanent hiring programs for specialist and managerial roles, and its executive search practice identifies leaders who can launch, grow, and operate German market activities. Coverage spans key hubs such as Berlin, Cologne, and Munich as well as other regions, with a process that starts from defining staffing requirements and go to market hiring plans through sourcing, assessment, and selection. The company publishes practical insights on topics like active sourcing, IT talent shortages, payroll and per diem rules, candidate profiles, and sector trends in fintech, insurtech, and the automotive ecosystem, reflecting cross industry expertise with particular depth in technology, financial services, and manufacturing and engineering. Universal Hires supports startups, scale ups, SMEs, and global enterprises seeking a single partner for compliant employment and high quality recruitment, reducing time to hire and risk while improving ROI on market entry. Whether clients remain on the EOR model or transition to their own German entity, Universal Hires provides continuity by retaining leadership and teams placed through its recruitment and headhunting solutions, backed by localized, bilingual support and a consultative, data informed approach.

Payrolling/EORPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQBerlin, Germany

HJH Personalberatung

Founded in 1996, HJH Personalberatung is a family owned executive search and recruitment boutique headquartered in Passau, Germany. With South Bavaria at its core and reach across Germany, the firm combines deep regional networks with over 25 years of search expertise to deliver discreet, high quality hiring for technical and commercial specialists, managers, and C level leaders. HJH focuses on retained executive search and headhunting and complements this with the permanent placement of key experts, the appointment of supervisory and advisory board members, and succession solutions for owner led businesses. Clients value a hands on, family office approach marked by trust, ethics, and long term partnerships. Using a proven methodology that blends market mapping, direct search, and social media recruiting, HJH designs compelling role profiles and adverts, identifies and approaches target candidates, conducts structured interviews, and presents shortlists that balance technical fit and cultural alignment. The team then supports reference checks, offer management, and onboarding to secure lasting outcomes. Sector expertise spans manufacturing and engineering, information technology, energy and renewables, electronics and electrical equipment, robotics and automation, machinery and plant engineering, chemicals, automotive suppliers, healthcare, food processing, and building technology. Functional strengths include Cloud and IT infrastructure and software, digitalization, procurement, R and D, design and construction, finance and controlling, HR, lean and process management, production and manufacturing, product management, project management, quality management, supply chain and logistics, environmental and process engineering, and sales. For candidates, HJH offers access to unbefristete Festanstellungen with reputable employers, a confidential and personable process, and guidance tailored to each individual career step. Whether the mandate is a C level hire, a critical department lead, a board appointment, or a succession handover, HJH Personalberatung brings local insight, rigorous search tools, and respectful communication to connect people and companies for sustainable success.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQPassau, Germany

Sinceritas Executive Search

Sinceritas Executive Search is a specialist recruitment partner focused on the healthcare and life sciences industry, helping organizations fill permanent leadership and key expert roles across hospitals and ambulatory providers, health insurance funds, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. Leveraging a proprietary, algorithm supported search process and a constantly growing database of more than 450,000 experts, the firm routinely identifies highly matched candidates fast, with clients meeting first shortlisted professionals within 30 days in 90 percent of searches. Sinceritas combines executive search with flexible recruitment process outsourcing and performance recruiting to create tailored solutions, from defining role profiles and sourcing strategies to employer branding, candidate journey design, and interview coordination. Its consultants bring deep sector knowledge and maintain tens of thousands of decision maker touchpoints, built through more than 100 industry events and over 800 mandates per year, enabling precise direct approach and strong referral networks. Data driven insights and proprietary software underpin the workflow, providing market scans, feasibility assessments, pipeline analytics, and compensation benchmarks that support objective, transparent decision making. Each recommended candidate is presented with a structured, confidential report to simplify comparison and speed internal evaluation. With best in class recruiting expertise gained from partnering with over 2,500 companies in 12 years, Sinceritas operates as a high touch, tech enabled team that works on eye level with clients and candidates alike. Powered by CTG, the firm delivers efficient processes, clear reporting at every stage, and a measurable time to hire advantage, ultimately securing professionals who not only meet the technical requirements but also align with culture and long term strategy.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtRPOPermanent RecruitmentHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsMental Health CareVeterinaryHealthcare & Life Sciences

HQHamburg, Germany

top-jobs-europe Consulting

Founded in 1981, top-jobs-europe Consulting GmbH is a German executive search and recruitment boutique that supports mid-sized businesses and global corporations across the DACH region and internationally. The firm focuses on leadership hiring and scarce specialist roles while also providing interim management solutions for time-critical mandates. Its consultants act as end-to-end project leads, combining sharp analysis with strong people judgment to define requirements, map target companies, and engage suitable candidates discreetly. The process covers situational and needs analysis, creation of role profiles and neutral job ads with thoughtful keywording and indexing, targeted research through internal and external databases, direct outreach, ABC categorization of applications, structured telephone and deep-dive face-to-face interviews, and comprehensive matching reports. Shortlisted candidates are presented on-site, and clients can be supported through contracting via a trusted legal network when needed. Beyond search, the firm offers modular applicant management to offload HR administration, including ad creation and placement, documentation compliant with AGG and GDPR, CV analysis, shortlists of A-candidates, a secure client portal, and interfaces to SAP and common ERP systems. Additional options include a confidential mailbox service for covert advertising and clustermarketing to proactively introduce high-caliber candidates. The company reports a long-standing fill rate of approximately 93 to 95 percent, underpinned by strict confidentiality, transparent fees, and milestone-based payment models. For specialist direct search in DACH, fees are typically structured in staged success payments with a total of around EUR 22,000, while executive search is charged at 25 percent of total compensation with a minimum of EUR 26,000, split into thirds at kickoff, first interview invitation, and contract signature. Sector strengths include semiconductor technology, chemicals, automotive and e-mobility, machinery and industrial engineering, with additional experience delivering IT, SAP, MES and shop floor automation talent and select healthcare placements. Managing Partner Gitta Svoboda represents the firm’s commitment to measurable performance, discretion, and a pragmatic, partnership-based approach.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCloud ComputingTelecomHospital & Health Care (Nursing)

KRÜGER - Personal Headhunting

KRUEGER - Personal Headhunting is a German executive search and recruiting consultancy that brings together people who can shape future success. For more than three decades, the firm has been trusted by mid sized industrial companies across Germany and Europe to identify and secure executives and hard to reach specialists. KRUEGER focuses on people rather than keywords, combining deep market and industry knowledge with carefully cultivated personal networks and a disciplined direct search methodology. Its service portfolio centers on headhunting for leadership and expert roles, complemented by management consulting for succession and workforce planning, and media services that amplify employer visibility and attract the right candidates. The search process is client centered and position specific, with candidate exclusivity, targeted direct outreach across all relevant channels, rigorous professional and personal assessment in confidential face to face interviews, and end to end ownership including support in guarantee cases. KRUEGERs target industries reflect strong manufacturing and engineering roots and include textiles, furniture and contract interiors, plastics and synthetic materials, the chemical industry, mechanical and plant engineering, construction, and mobility and transport. The firm understands the realities of Mittelstand organizations and aligns each mandate to long term fit, culture, and measurable business impact rather than short term placement activity. An international partner network enables the team to deliver cross border searches with consistent quality, adding reach without compromising the high touch consulting that defines the brand. KRUEGER contributes insights to the market through publications on topics such as generational transition in the Mittelstand, future ready leadership through strategic workforce and succession planning, and developments in the European textile industry. With a commitment to discretion, persistence, and accountability, the firm serves owners, boards, and hiring leaders who expect thorough process, transparent communication, and sustainable placements that endure well beyond the start date.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQKulmbach, Germany

TechMinds

TechMinds is a German recruiting boutique with a clear tech focus, specializing in executive search and expert search across technology and engineering domains. The firm partners with companies throughout Germany to fill critical C level and leadership roles as well as hard to find specialist positions, combining rigorous market mapping, direct search, and modern sourcing technology to identify, engage, and secure top talent. With dedicated practices for Tech and IT leadership, developers, digital experts, consultants, and engineers, TechMinds supports clients across software, ecommerce, industrial and manufacturing environments, and construction related fields. Typical mandates include CTO, CIO, CDO, VP Engineering, Head of IT, IT Security leadership, Head of Data, Head of Product, and program and transformation leaders, alongside specialist searches for software developers, data and cloud engineers, solution and enterprise architects, DevOps and SRE talent, consultants, and engineers including mechanical, electrical, and civil profiles. The team emphasizes a boutique, high touch approach with detailed role scoping, competency based interviews, and structured assessments to align skill sets, leadership style, and cultural fit. Clients range from Mittelstand champions and global corporates to scale ups seeking leaders who can navigate growth, build high performing teams, and drive digital and operational excellence. TechMinds also provides leadership advisory to support selection, onboarding, and succession planning, helping organizations de risk senior hiring decisions and strengthen long term retention. Transparent communication, speed to shortlist, and integrity underpin each engagement, reflected in a process that prioritizes confidentiality, evidence based shortlists, and consultative guidance from kickoff to offer acceptance. As a partner known for tech DNA and engineering literacy, TechMinds translates complex requirements into precise target profiles and delivers candidates who can ship, scale, and lead. The guiding promise is simple and consistent: Wir sorgen fur passende Matches: Engagiert. Exzellent. Integer.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQHamburg, Germany

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