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Südpool Personalkonzepte

Suedpool Personalkonzepte is an owner-led recruitment consultancy based in Muenchen that has specialized since 2009 in placing high caliber assistants across executive assistance, secretarial, back office, and office management roles. Led by Constanze Wiedermann, a seasoned advisor active in the field since 2001, the firm focuses exclusively on permanent placements and is known for its precise matching of Executive Assistants, Management Assistants, Board Assistants, Personal Assistants, Team Assistants, Office Managers, Reception and Office Assistants, and Project Assistants. Suedpool supports organizations of all sizes and across many industries, with strong traction in professional services and finance, including consulting firms, private equity and insurance, as well as technology and software companies; additional client exposure spans legal and tax advisory, real estate, retail, life sciences and pharma, energy and renewables, transportation, and manufacturing. For employers, Suedpool offers a targeted, hands-on search process that emphasizes cultural fit, communication excellence, languages, and reliability under pressure, delivering shortlists quickly and discreetly; client testimonials highlight fast turnarounds and first-profile hires. Beyond recruitment, the firm delivers defined HR projects and audits on a statement-of-work basis, and for candidates it provides career services such as application and career coaching, mentoring, and targeted training to accelerate progression and compensation. Suedpool maintains a deep candidate network and a curated talent pool of bilingual and multilingual assistants, leveraging structured briefings, competency interviews, and reference validations to ensure quality. Thought leadership through press interviews and an active blog underlines Suedpool’s commitment to the evolving assistant profession, from onboarding best practices to personal branding. With local roots in Muenchen and a cross-industry remit, Suedpool Personalkonzepte combines boutique attention with rigorous search to help leaders secure outstanding support professionals in permanent roles.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)FinTechSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

HQMünchen, Germany

Thomann Personalberatung

Thomann Personalberatung is an owner managed recruitment consultancy founded in 2006 and headquartered in Munster, Germany. Operating nationwide with locations in Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and a strong base in Munster, the firm focuses on high quality direct search to deliver specialists and leaders who drive business results. Its consultants are particularly active around technology centric domains and work across IT and digitalization, engineering and automation, construction and architecture, as well as functional areas such as finance, accounting and controlling, human resources, and consulting. Thomann Personalberatung applies a rigorous, phone led direct approach to identify and engage passive candidates who typically do not respond to job ads. From initial briefing through targeted research, discreet outreach, structured interviews, shortlisting, and client debriefs to post placement follow up, the team manages the entire process with speed and precision. The firm has a strong record in executive appointments, successfully filling roles such as CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, CIO, CDO, CSO, CHRO, CMO, CCO, and managing partner, in addition to senior commercial and technical leadership positions. Clients value the combination of sector insight, an established network, and a pragmatic style that conveys each employers culture and strengths convincingly to candidates. According to the company, its direct search model consistently shortens time to hire by a few months versus traditional channels, and it has maintained a very high success rate in completed mandates since 2013. Whether partnering with innovative mid sized businesses or large enterprises at the hubs of digital change near universities and research centers, Thomann Personalberatung is committed to precise matching, confidentiality, and long term fit that benefits both organizations and the professionals who join them.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQMünster, Germany

Top of Minds

Top of Minds is an executive search and recruitment firm serving employers and candidates across Germany and beyond, with a local presence in Frankfurt am Main. The firm focuses on mid to senior appointments and connects organizations with experienced professionals across core business functions including Consulting Exit, E-commerce, Finance, General Management, HR, Marketing, Product, Sales, and Strategy. Its sector coverage is broad yet clearly defined, spanning Consulting and Professional Services, Consumer markets, Energy and Utilities, Financial Services and Fintech, Health, Industrial companies, Mobility and Logistics, and Private Equity-backed environments. Engagements are grounded in concrete vacancies to ensure that every interaction is relevant and in-depth, resulting in an efficient and content-rich process for clients and candidates alike. Clients can brief Top of Minds to publish and promote vacancies and to headhunt niche profiles, benefiting from dedicated specialists who understand market dynamics, leadership requirements, and cultural fit. Candidates gain access to timely, curated opportunities through the Executive Journal and a weekly vacancies newsletter, along with direct contact to the appropriate consultant for each role. Operating multilingual portals in German, English, Dutch, and Spanish, Top of Minds supports cross-border searches and attracts international talent pools. The firm blends targeted headhunting with rigorous screening and clear, informative vacancy communication to align expectations and accelerate hiring decisions. Whether partnering with a scale-up, a private equity portfolio company, or an established corporate, Top of Minds delivers retained executive search and senior permanent recruitment, and can mobilize structured project support for peak hiring periods. With deep functional expertise and strong sector insight, the firm prioritizes long-term placements that create measurable business impact while advancing candidate careers.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)FinTechFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQFrankfurt am Main, Germany

TRANSEARCH International

TRANSEARCH International is a leadership advisory and executive search firm serving clients across Germany and the wider TRANSEARCH global network. The firm delivers a connected suite of solutions that help organizations attract, select, develop, and retain senior leaders and board directors. Its core offering spans executive search and interim search for critical leadership roles, rigorous management diagnostics to evaluate leaders and teams, and leadership consulting that supports personnel and organizational development, culture shaping, and long term succession readiness. TRANSEARCH International also provides dedicated board services, including board advisory, independent assessment, and director recruitment, ensuring governance bodies are equipped with the competencies and diversity needed to guide strategy and manage risk. A hallmark of the firm is its Orxestra methodology and the 4 FITs lens culture, performance, leadership, and team spirit which align candidate capability and motivation with the context and culture of the client organization to improve appointment success and long term retention. Sector expertise covers technology, financial services, industrial and manufacturing, consumer and retail, energy and renewables, life sciences, construction and real estate, and public and nonprofit institutions. In Germany, the firm operates from locations such as Stuttgart, Frankfurt am Main, and Hamburg while collaborating closely with international colleagues to execute cross border mandates. As an AESC member, TRANSEARCH International adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and complements its search capabilities with market mapping, leadership assessment, onboarding support, and culture diagnostics. Through partnerships with executive career platforms such as BlueSteps and GatedTalent, the firm extends its reach to highly qualified, career minded leaders while maintaining a strong commitment to client and candidate rights, confidentiality, diversity, and inclusion. Clients engage TRANSEARCH International when leadership decisions are business critical and demand both deep functional insight and a robust, evidence based assessment approach.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

TTA Personal

Founded in 2011 and incorporated as TTA Personal GmbH in 2013, TTA Personal is a specialist recruitment firm focused on connecting medical professionals from Spain and South America with employers across Germany and Switzerland. Recognized as a market leader, the company operates a proven recruitment model supported by a database of more than 50,000 qualified candidates and a multilingual team of German Spanish recruiters who understand the nuances of both the source and destination labor markets. TTA Personal delivers end to end hiring solutions for hospitals, university clinics, rehabilitation centers, dialysis providers, nursing homes, medical practices, and dental laboratories. Its talent portfolio spans physicians at consultant and resident level, dentists, registered nurses for ICU, anesthesia, dialysis, neurology and elder care, operating room staff and OTAs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers and MTRA, laboratory MTA and MTL, dental technicians, dental assistants, and care assistants. Clients value the long term focus: candidates are selected for sustainable employment, not short stints, and receive tailored language training through TTA s own programs as well as guidance on credential recognition in Germany and Switzerland. A dedicated key account manager runs a structured process from needs analysis and talent mapping to targeted headhunting, competency based interviews, curated shortlists, and coordinated start dates, while also supporting onboarding, cultural preparation, and integration. TTA maintains close relationships with recognition bodies to align international qualifications with local standards and ensures compliance at every step. For candidates, the firm offers access to a broad job portal, interview coaching, paperwork assistance, and ongoing support after arrival. For employers, TTA reduces time to hire in shortage specialties by combining direct sourcing with an international reach and rigorous screening. The result is a reliable pipeline of motivated, academically trained healthcare professionals who bring strong clinical skills, language preparation, and a genuine commitment to building their careers in German speaking healthcare systems.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsMental Health CareVeterinaryHealthcare & Life Sciences

HQBerlin, Germany

Velde

Velde is a recruitment and selection consultancy that helps organizations build successful, enduring working relationships by putting motivation, expectations, and measurable outcomes at the core of every hire. Operating from Germany with an international reach across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, and beyond, the firm specializes in executive and management appointments for sales and finance functions. Velde has developed a distinctive approach, the Velde method, which starts with the end in mind and focuses on defining and aligning the expectations of both employer and professional before the search begins. Rather than treating a signed contract as the finish line, Velde views it as the start of a value creation journey and concentrates on the return on investment for both sides. Services include permanent recruitment and executive search, team and individual assessments to identify potential and fit, succession solutions for family businesses, and cross border search for clients with international ambitions. For professionals, Velde offers career coaching and ambition conversations that clarify talents, drivers, and long term goals to ensure that the next step energizes them and advances their careers. This combined focus on client objectives and candidate motivations helps prevent early attrition and avoids the costly impact of misaligned placements. With structured processes, transparent communication, and rigorous assessment, Velde supports clients from role definition and market mapping through selection and onboarding, and provides insight that strengthens culture and performance. The result is a higher certainty of long term impact in critical commercial and financial leadership positions, whether for mid sized companies, family owned firms planning succession, or internationally active organizations seeking growth.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAll industriesSales & Business DevelopmentFinance & AccountingSenior Executives

HQDüsseldorf, Germany

Werb Executive Consulting

Werb Executive Consulting is a Swiss executive search boutique based in Kreuzlingen that advises renowned clients in the DACH region and internationally on the appointment of executive and senior management talent. For more than 20 years, the firm has worked exclusively via direct search, ensuring thorough market coverage and the discreet approach of top performers who are not actively on the market. Its track record includes around 700 search projects with a 95 percent completion rate resulting in a successful placement. Typical delivery metrics include 4 to 6 weeks to first candidate presentation and shortlists of 3 to 5 highly qualified contenders. The firm operates primarily in German speaking markets while delivering cross border mandates across Western and Eastern Europe, the USA, and Asia, supported in Asia by its Singapore based partner COMPASS Executive Search. Werb Executive Consulting focuses on industries where it holds deep expertise: information technology, high tech and digital business, media and marketing, and professional services. Functional coverage spans management and strategy, marketing and sales, digital and e business, IT and development, finance and operations, and data and analytics, including mandates touching AI, big data, CRM, and customer insights. In addition to executive search, the firm provides board consultancy for supervisory and advisory board appointments and supports clients with the analysis and development of management potential as well as organizational topics. Every engagement is managed end to end, from the initial briefing and role profiling to assessment, offer management, and onboarding to help ensure the placement transitions into a lasting employment relationship. As a licensed personnel consultancy in Switzerland for domestic and cross border placement, Werb Executive Consulting upholds stringent professional standards and confidentiality for both clients and candidates, and as an independent boutique it offers broad market access without off limits constraints common in large networks.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceBroadcastingPublishingOnline Media

HQKreuzlingen, Germany

vacantum Personalberatung GROUP

Founded in 2009, vacantum Personalberatung GROUP is a specialist recruitment firm focused on the consulting and IT markets, trusted by more than 50 consulting companies from boutique firms to global players. The company combines classical headhunting and active sourcing with close integration into clients talent acquisition processes to deliver precise matches across all career levels, from specialists to senior executives. vacantum operates dedicated business lines for Consulting, IT, Sales, and selected Corporate roles, and concentrates on high impact areas such as Strategy and Innovation (including operational excellence, business agility, risk and compliance), Digital Solutions (information management, applications, digital transformation, cloud, AI, robotics, blockchain, data and analytics), Business Advisory (business transformation, supply chain management, procurement, CRM and CI, security, and industry specific processes), as well as People and Organization (future of work, HR transformation, change management, agile organization). With a vital network of more than 20,000 candidates and a portfolio that regularly features hundreds of permanent vacancies, the firm is a premium partner for employers seeking talent in permanent employment and for candidates looking to advance their careers in consulting and IT. Services for employers include targeted personnel search, fast path recruiting, new biz recruiting for growth stages, and employer branding support, while candidates benefit from advisory services such as application tips, a structured salary report based on current market data, and the ability to apply proactively for confidential opportunities that are not publicly advertised. Many of the companys clients are recognized as attractive employers in annual rankings and several are consistently listed with top positions in the Luenendonk ranking. Vacantum stands out for its market knowledge, discretion, and long term relationships that create measurable value for both clients and candidates.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)IT InfrastructureTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

Watson-Trust Recruitment Services

Watson-Trust Recruitment Services is a specialized talent partner focused on helping organizations hire with confidence across critical professional roles. The firm delivers an integrated mix of permanent recruitment, contract staffing, and executive search and interim management, aligning each engagement to measurable hiring outcomes such as capability, culture fit, and time to productivity. Prior to launching any search, consultants take a structured brief to clarify success criteria, stakeholder priorities, and the employment value proposition, then translate that insight into targeted sourcing strategies that combine market mapping, referral networks, and proactive outreach. Shortlists are built on evidence, with transparent candidate profiles, competency based screening, and salary benchmarking to inform decisive hiring. For contract needs, Watson-Trust manages end to end delivery, from rapid talent deployment to onboarding coordination, right to work checks, timesheet administration, and ongoing contractor care that supports continuity and performance. Executive and interim mandates are handled with measured discretion, rigorous research, and deep candidate due diligence, producing balanced slates and succession options while protecting client confidentiality and employer brand. Throughout each assignment, clients receive clear communication, data informed progress updates, and actionable market intelligence on talent supply, compensation trends, and skills availability. Candidate experience is equally prioritized through timely feedback, interview preparation, and respectful process management that reflects the standards of the hiring organization. The firm embraces inclusive hiring practices, structured evaluation, and consistent documentation to mitigate bias and reduce risk, and it stands behind placements with practical post placement follow up to support onboarding and retention. Whether building a new function, stabilizing operations with interim leaders, or scaling teams at pace, Watson-Trust Recruitment Services provides the process discipline, market reach, and partnership mindset required to secure the right talent at the right time while preserving momentum for the business.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Technical WritingProject ManagementGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQGermany, Germany

Von Gottberg | Executive Search

Founded in 1987, Von Gottberg is an executive search partner based in Frankfurt am Main that fills critical specialist and leadership roles with a long term, strategic perspective. The firm works with international corporations and the German Mittelstand, combining rigorous market research with a discreet direct approach to identify personalities who deliver both professional excellence and cultural fit. Its consultants have themselves served in leadership roles, enabling peer level dialogue with hiring stakeholders and a clear understanding of what drives business outcomes. Von Gottberg focuses on roles where the right appointment shapes company performance over the long run, and complements search with personality and potential analyses to de risk selection decisions and support sustainable onboarding and development. Sector strengths span manufacturing and engineering, including machinery, automotive, and metalworking; information technology, including cybersecurity, software, digitalization, and AI; and life sciences, including medical devices, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. The team also supports financial services mandates such as banking, insurance, fintech, risk, and compliance. Typical assignments include C level and executive leadership, heads of function, plant and operations leadership, product and engineering management, data and security leaders, as well as senior commercial and regulatory profiles. Engagements are conducted with transparency, confidentiality, and a structured methodology that blends targeted research, competency based interviews, and reference validation. With a DACH core and international reach, Von Gottberg builds long term client and candidate relationships, prioritizes precise fit over short term fixes, and aims to create measurable, lasting impact for each appointment. From succession critical searches to growth enabling hires, the firm brings industry insight, analytical depth, and a whole picture view to every mandate.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCloud ComputingTelecomHospital & Health Care (Nursing)

HQFrankfurt am Main, Germany

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