Duisburg region
Executive Search in Duisburg
Executive search for managing directors and decision-makers in steel, logistics, industry and the Mittelstand on the western edge of the Ruhr.

Steel and logistics in transition
Duisburg is one of Europe’s most important steel locations and has one of the largest inland ports in the world. Logistics and industry define the city’s economy.
The move to climate-friendly steel production and the transformation of logistics place high demands on management. The brief is for executives who take responsibility for large investments and far-reaching change.
What this means for your appointment
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Owning major projects
I look for profiles with experience in restructuring and investment.
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Logistics and industry
Many roles combine both worlds.
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Including the Lower Rhine
The search area covers the Lower Rhine and the Ruhr.
Exclusive direct search
I identify and reach the people who are not actively looking, in the visible and the hidden job market.
A precise fit
No matching against a database, but a search grid tailored to your requirements.
Transparent terms
I work on a retainer basis, as is usual in executive search. We discuss the details openly in the first conversation.
Typical mandates
When companies in Duisburg contact me
Steel and basic industries
The switch to new processes requires leaders who steer large investments and take the workforce with them.
Port and logistics
Logistics and port companies are looking for managing directors and operations heads for growth and digitalisation.
Mid-sized industry on the Lower Rhine
Mid-sized companies in the region are looking for finance and technical heads.
The other side of the table
The perspective of a former HR director
I know the client's side
For more than 15 years I was an HR director myself. I know what a management team really needs from a search consultant.
I assess what matters after signing
Appointments rarely fail because of the CV, but because of leadership, culture and expectations. That is exactly what I test.
I run every mandate myself
From the first conversation to the signed contract, I am your only point of contact.
Industries
Industry knowledge in Duisburg
In Duisburg I work mainly for companies in these industries:
FAQ
Executive search in Duisburg: frequently asked questions
Which positions do you fill in Duisburg?
Managing directors, plant and project management, operations and finance, in industry and logistics.
Can you find candidates with experience in major projects?
Yes. I specifically look for leaders who have been responsible for investment projects, including in other industries with comparable requirements.
Do you only work in Duisburg?
No. I search across Germany. We define the search area for each position together.
What does a search cost?
I work on a retainer basis, as is usual in executive search. The amount depends on the position and the effort; we discuss the details openly in the first conversation.
Confidential enquiry
Let's talk about your appointment in Duisburg.
Briefly describe your situation. I will get back to you personally. The first conversation is confidential and without obligation.
Prefer to talk directly?
+49 156 78 32 58 68
Your executive search consultant for the Duisburg region
Sven Braun · +49 156 78 32 58 68 · info@svenbraun.de

