Director / Partner - Executive Search

For nearly three decades, we have been the trusted leadership advisory partner to top investors and boardrooms across global growth and transformation cycles. With demand surging across the German tech and investment ecosystem, this role expands our local senior leadership footprint to capture market share and lead high-stakes executive mandates.

Full commercial and advisory ownership across Board, C-level, and functional executive search mandates within the DACH region.

• Originate and lead high-impact C-suite and Board search assignments for PE, VC, and high-growth tech clients.
• Advise investors, founders, and supervisory boards as a trusted, peer-level leadership strategist.
• Build and scale a dedicated functional or sector practice (e.g., GTM, Finance, Product, Data & Tech, or CEO Succession).
• Lead interdisciplinary delivery teams, guiding dedicated research, associates, and project coordination.
• Drive multi-solution client engagements by cross-selling across our integrated platforms, including mid-level search, interim management, and leadership assessment.
• Collaborate across international offices to run seamless cross-border pitches and cross-practice mandates.

• Proven executive search track record successfully closing C-level and Board-level mandates.
• Established network among top PE/VC investors, founders, and C-suite leaders in Germany.
• Demonstrated origination power and business development capabilities in the DACH market.
• Experienced leader capable of steering and developing dedicated research and associate teams.
• Fluent in German and English with deep domain insight in tech, software, or growth sectors.
• High-intensity, collaborative operator who thrives in a cross-border, partnership-driven culture.

High-Intensity- und leistungsorientiertes Umfeld mit echtem Teamgeist, wo gemeinsame Erfolge und Spaß an der Arbeit im Vordergrund stehen. Hohe Hands-on-Mentalität, kontinuierliches Lernen und partnerschaftliche Zusammenarbeit über Länder- und Practice-Grenzen hinweg.

• Strategic platform access with a nearly 30-year track record and elite PE/VC client relationships.
• Comprehensive ecosystem leverage including dedicated mid-level search, interim management, and assessment arms.
• True partnership culture with cross-border collaboration and zero internal friction.
• High-intensity, high-support environment combining hands-on execution with shared team wins.
• Clear trajectory to full partnership and strategic practice leadership.

Executive Search · C-Level / Board Advisory · Business Development & Origination · Client Relationship Management · Private Equity Advisory · Venture Capital Advisory · SaaS & Tech Sector Expertise · Practice Development

This probably isn't for you if:

• You prefer pure execution and shy away from proactive business development and origination.
• You operate as a lone wolf and dislike collaborating across borders or shared practices.
• You are unaccustomed to the pace, rigour, and high standards of top-tier PE/VC boardrooms.

If you are ready to leverage an international executive search platform to expand your practice in Germany, let's talk. Reach out directly for a confidential introductory conversation.