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RSVP Group

RSVP Group is a global, medium-sized HR consulting and executive search firm with more than 50 years of sector expertise focused on life sciences, healthcare, and the chemical industry. Headquartered in Switzerland and operating across 11 offices in Europe, the USA, and Asia, the firm brings clients close to specialist talent markets through an integrated model that combines talent acquisition via direct search and executive search with tailored talent development solutions. Its consultants are industry insiders who partner with international groups, mid-sized companies, venture-backed innovators, NGOs, and health organizations across segments such as human and animal health, consumer health, CROs, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, ATMP, diagnostics, medical devices, imaging technologies, specialty and fine chemicals, polymers, CDMOs, agro chemicals, and selected consumer goods like flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, and homecare. Powered by an in-house research team and a global network, RSVP Group delivers board, C-suite, and senior leadership searches as well as critical functional hires in R&D, clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and corporate roles. Its Talent Development practice provides management appraisals, leadership assessment, onboarding support, succession planning, and change-readiness programs that inform strategic decisions and help organizations unlock employee potential. This integrated approach enables clients to benchmark competitor talent landscapes, attract high-impact leaders at the right time, and sustain long-term performance through structured development and robust succession pipelines. Recognized in industry rankings, including being named among top executive search firms in 2022 by Handelsblatt, RSVP Group emphasizes rigorous process, transparent communication, and a one-face-to-the-customer model so each engagement is led by a senior point of accountability. With project teams staffed internationally and aligned to each assignment, the firm delivers spot-on solutions that scale across EMEA, the Americas, and APAC, ensuring clients secure and develop the best teams to achieve lasting competitive advantage.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQWiesbaden, Germany

Roderer Consulting

Roderer Consulting is an owner-managed German recruitment and organizational consulting boutique that helps companies build, realign, and strengthen their organizations while executing strategy. The firm specializes in filling expert and leadership roles through Direct Search and in appointing top executives and successors through a carefully structured Executive Search process. Its approach combines a thorough preparation phase that captures corporate history, culture, objectives, and role requirements; a discreet and targeted search phase with direct candidate outreach and culture fit assessment; and a decision and onboarding support phase that includes interview facilitation, guidance during contract negotiations, goal setting, and accompaniment through the first 100 days. To accelerate and de-risk hiring, Roderer Consulting offers optional tools such as personality assessments in cooperation with reputable providers, compensation benchmarking studies, and a Fast Track collaboration model based on lean principles to cut waiting and coordination time. For clients with continuous hiring needs, the firm designs tailored Active Sourcing programs that proactively build and maintain curated talent pools, enabling rapid staffing for immediate or upcoming demand, with potential cost savings and shorter project timelines. Beyond search, the consultancy delivers organization development services, including change management, employee involvement systems, and strategy execution, as well as structured employee surveys that capture the current state, convert insights into actionable plans, and drive quick wins. Candidates benefit from individual support via a talent pool, job opportunities, and career advisory services. Pricing is transparent and adapted to each engagement: milestone-based fees for Direct Search, fixed fees linked to project progress for Executive Search, and a monthly retainer plus a reduced success fee for Active Sourcing. With a track record spanning leadership roles such as CFO succession and placements across industrial and technology environments, Roderer Consulting combines discretion, rigor, and close client collaboration to deliver lasting hiring outcomes.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQGermany, Germany

MTSCONSULT

MTSCONSULT is a boutique consulting and executive search partner focused on the German Mittelstand, especially the industrial and capital goods sector. The firm helps owners and management teams navigate fast changing markets, digitalization, and competitive pressure by combining rigorous analysis, clear strategy, and hands on execution. Its consulting portfolio spans growth strategy, sales excellence and go to market, potential oriented B2B sales, transformation and turnaround, market studies, and diversification, with a pragmatic, data informed approach that is designed to deliver measurable results. A key theme is moving sales organizations from reactive account management to systematic, potential focused market development, supported by solution selling, proactive marketing, and leaner end to end processes. Typical deliverables include portfolio and customer segmentation, opportunity mapping, sales playbooks, pipeline conversion improvements, organization design, and KPI dashboards that make performance transparent and actionable. MTSCONSULT places strong emphasis on change acceptance by involving leadership and employees early and managing transitions transparently, because sustainable transformation only succeeds when people understand and support it. Complementing consulting, the firm provides personalberatung services with executive search for critical leadership, commercial, and technical roles, assessments to validate fit and potential, and new placement support for leaders in transition. Candidates benefit from practical guidance on application documents, video interviews, language skills, and interview preparation, ensuring efficient and professional hiring processes for both sides. The company primarily serves medium sized industrial manufacturers and engineering driven businesses across capital equipment and related value chains, aligning existing strengths with attractive market segments and building the capabilities required for the next stage of growth. Led by Ruediger Gilbert, MTSCONSULT acts as a sparring partner to management, staying engaged from initial diagnosis through implementation to ensure that concepts translate into tangible performance, stronger competitiveness, and durable profitability. Clients choose MTSCONSULT for clear thinking, straight talk, and an unwavering focus on outcomes that secure their future fitness.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQGermany, Germany

MSC Headhunting

MSC Headhunting is a specialist executive search firm focused on the direct recruitment of senior leaders and hard to find specialists across Europe and worldwide. For more than 25 years the company has delivered retained headhunting solutions that combine rigorous research, tailored outreach and deep market insight to identify and engage exclusive candidates who are not active on job boards. With multilingual consultants and established offices in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, MSC runs a disciplined, transparent and deadline driven process that emphasizes confidentiality, close alignment with client stakeholders and clear communication at every stage. Its senior executive recruiting methodology is designed to fill key roles quickly and accurately, providing clients with a curated shortlist of quality checked candidates matched to sector, functional and leadership requirements. MSC is known for three distinctive guarantees: the presentation of carefully selected candidates who fit the brief, delivery within an agreed timeframe, and a commitment that placed candidates will remain in post for 12 months (6 months for non board roles). The firm does not rely on a candidate database; instead it conducts bespoke market mapping and targeted headhunting to secure the best available talent. MSC has extensive experience across technology, oil and gas and broader energy, maritime, manufacturing and engineering, as well as marketing, media, healthcare, finance and retail, serving blue chip corporations, high growth innovators and public institutions. Clients value MSC for reliability, discretion and responsiveness, including 24 7 availability from its team and consistent project control from kick off to successful acceptance. Testimonials and case studies highlight the ability to deliver exceptional shortlists under tight timescales while maintaining professionalism and a positive candidate experience. Organizations seeking a trusted retained partner for critical leadership hires rely on MSC Headhunting to secure results with precision and confidence.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQFrankfurt, Germany

Nedelcu & Company

Nedelcu & Company is a Munich based management consulting firm specializing in retained executive search and leadership advisory for organizations that view leadership quality as a source of competitive advantage. The firm finds, appraises, attracts, and integrates senior executives using state of the art digital tools combined with bespoke techniques, rigorous due diligence, and deep sector knowledge. Its advisory portfolio includes leadership and management assessment, executive and team coaching to reduce transition risk, board consulting to support formal, conflict free director selection, talent mapping to benchmark internal and external pipelines, and business environment evaluations to diagnose organizational health and performance levers. Since 1992, Nedelcu & Company has built long term client relationships across automotive, consumer goods, distribution and logistics, professional services, financial services, and broader industrial markets. From its base in Munich and with affiliated partners in New York and Latin America, as well as a close network across Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, and key Far East markets including China and India, the firm delivers international searches and personally appraises candidates in country to ensure cultural and contextual fit. Founder M. Jon Nedelcu brings leadership credentials from Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and Spencer Stuart, along with senior commercial roles at Ford Werke, BMW Group, and Porsche, anchoring the practice in first hand executive experience. Core methods include structured interviews, thorough reference checks, informed social interactions, and psychological assessments conducted with absolute discretion. As a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), Nedelcu & Company upholds the highest professional and ethical standards. Blending the responsiveness of a boutique with the reach and speed of larger networks, the firm helps clients strengthen boards and C suites, accelerate leadership effectiveness, and secure durable results in Germany, Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

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

HQMunich, Germany

Nordic Minds

Nordic Minds is a European executive search and board advisory boutique focused on leadership appointments that align strategy, culture, and long term value creation. Operating across Northern Europe and the DACH region with offices in Hamburg and Dusseldorf as well as Stockholm and Helsinki, the firm partners with organizations to identify, assess, and appoint senior executives, CEOs, and board members who can drive international growth. Its consultants bring deep intercultural understanding and sector expertise, applying a Nordic mindset grounded in openness, respect, inclusion, and integrity. Engagements begin with thorough discovery to understand business models, goals, and organizational culture, followed by a research driven, technology enabled search that expands talent pools beyond familiar networks and geographies. Transparent milestones, regular market feedback, and structured evaluations ensure clients see both the what and the why behind every shortlist. Nordic Minds supports a broad set of industries, including technology and digital services such as SaaS, AI, and IoT; mechanical and plant engineering, packaging, steel, and infrastructure; energy and renewable energies; shipping and logistics; construction and supply; professional services; FMCG, retail and consumables; and lifestyle and design. Typical mandates include executive search, CEO succession planning, board and chair appointments, and project based advisory around leadership, governance, and organizational change. The firm emphasizes diversity of thought and background, rigorous assessment, and cultural fit, ensuring that selected leaders can deliver results while strengthening team dynamics. Candidates benefit from candid communication, respectful processes, and long term career guidance, while clients gain access to a high quality international network and efficient collaboration via a secure client portal. Through its corporate blog, Nordic Minds regularly shares insights on modern leadership and cross cultural collaboration. The outcome is a precise, human centered search approach that connects exceptional leadership personalities with companies where they can make a lasting difference.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQHamburg, Germany

Pacific International

Pacific International Executive Search is a retained executive search firm with 25 years of experience sourcing and attracting senior-level and strategic talent for many of the world’s leading organizations. The firm helps clients build outstanding C-suite and senior leadership teams through a lean, research-led, and agile process designed to deliver faster, higher quality outcomes while safeguarding confidentiality. Recognized for deep industry expertise and the ability to assess and match culture, Pacific serves sectors including automotive and aerospace, chemicals and process industry, industrial goods and engineering, electronics and semiconductors, renewable energy and cleantech, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences, transportation and logistics, banking, financial services and insurance, technology, media and telecommunications, consumer goods, and professional services. 28% of the current FTSE 250 and Fortune 500 companies trust Pacific with their executive talent needs, and over 80% of new executive search mandates come from existing client partnerships. A champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, the firm includes diverse candidates on every shortlist and reports that more than 40% of successful introductions over the last three years were diverse hires. Pacific augments executive search with leadership assessment, succession planning, and advisory support, is Hogan Assessment certified, and offers a placement guarantee between 3 and 12 months. Its methodology mitigates bias through structured interviews with consistent scoring, multi-consultant cultural fit reviews, and comprehensive longlisting and market mapping, while maintaining candidate care from offer through onboarding, including relocation and counter-offer management. The leadership team brings Lean and Six Sigma credentials that underpin continuous improvement in project delivery. Operating across the UK, Europe, and North America through entities in the UK, Germany, and the US, Pacific partners as an extension of internal HR and talent acquisition teams to secure high-impact, transformational leaders who drive long-term value and performance.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQNorwich, Germany

Rouette Executive Search

Rouette Executive Search is a specialized recruitment consultancy focused on the textile and apparel value chain, serving clients across Europe and internationally from its base in Rosenheim, Germany. Led by Urs Konstantin Rouette, a seasoned industry leader with 30 years of experience in textiles, textile machinery, textile chemistry, nonwovens, filtration, workwear and PPE, composites, and recycling and environmental technology, the firm delivers expert and executive search for board members, senior leaders, and functional specialists. The practice combines targeted headhunting and active sourcing with deep sector knowledge to engage passive talent and secure high impact hires who would not be reached through traditional job boards. Typical mandates span executive and leadership roles for corporate management and supply chain, plant and operations heads for weaving, knitting, finishing, and nonwovens production, R&D and technical product development including 3D development and pattern cutting, fiber and composite procurement and R&D, textile machinery service and engineering, filtration and fiber technologies, and commercial roles in workwear, PPE, and agency and corporate wear. Clients range from innovative SMEs to global manufacturers, brands, machinery builders, and chemical suppliers. Rouette Executive Search operates with a rigorous, transparent process that starts with a precise briefing and tailored search profile, followed by strategic market mapping, discreet direct approach, structured interviews and reference checks, and clear reporting and feedback. The firm emphasizes exclusive mandates to maximize speed and quality, strict confidentiality for sensitive appointments, and realistic timelines, typically presenting shortlists within 3 to 6 weeks for most searches, with extended schedules for niche profiles. With a strong and growing international network, long standing relationships, and a practical understanding of market dynamics, the consultancy consistently aligns technical expertise, cultural fit, and timing to deliver sustainable hiring outcomes that strengthen its clients competitiveness in textiles, apparel, nonwovens, filtration, composites, and circularity driven operations.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQRosenheim, 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

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

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