North Rhine-Westphalia
Executive Search in North Rhine-Westphalia
Executive search for managing directors and decision-makers in industry, energy, chemicals, retail and the Mittelstand of the Rhineland, the Ruhr and Westphalia.
Corporate headquarters, structural change and a strong Mittelstand
North Rhine-Westphalia is Germany’s most populous state. It is home to many corporate headquarters, chemicals, energy and steel in the Rhineland and the Ruhr, and a strong, often family-owned Mittelstand in South Westphalia, the Münsterland and East Westphalia-Lippe.
Energy-intensive industries face a fundamental restructuring, while several metropolitan areas compete for the same executives. The brief is for people who take responsibility for transformation and understand the regional differences within the state.
What this means for your appointment
01
Owning the restructuring
I look for executives with experience in restructuring and investment in energy-intensive industries.
02
Mittelstand and corporate groups
For family-owned companies I test whether corporate experience fits the culture.
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The whole state as the search area
The Rhineland, the Ruhr and Westphalia are closely interlinked. The search does not stop at city limits.
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 North Rhine-Westphalia contact me
Chemicals, steel and energy in transition
Basic industries and energy companies are changing processes and business models. They need leaders for major change.
Family-owned SMEs
The Sauerland, Münsterland, Bergisches Land and East Westphalia are home to many family businesses facing succession.
Headquarters and international subsidiaries
On the Rhine and Ruhr, corporations and international groups are looking for managing directors and division 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 North Rhine-Westphalia
In North Rhine-Westphalia I work mainly for companies in these industries:
FAQ
Executive search in North Rhine-Westphalia: frequently asked questions
Which positions do you fill in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Managing directors, finance and technical management, plants, sales and HR, in SMEs as well as corporate subsidiaries.
How large is the search area in North Rhine-Westphalia?
The state is large enough for many searches. We define which regions are realistic for commuting or relocation and extend nationwide if needed.
Do you only work in North Rhine-Westphalia?
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 North Rhine-Westphalia.
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 North Rhine-Westphalia
Sven Braun · +49 156 78 32 58 68 · info@svenbraun.de
