Düsseldorf region
Executive Search in Düsseldorf
Executive search for managing directors and decision-makers in industry, retail, consulting and internationally managed companies in the Düsseldorf region.
Corporate headquarters and international companies
Düsseldorf is home to many corporate headquarters and numerous international companies, alongside retail, fashion, consulting and advertising.
Many leadership roles in Düsseldorf report to, or work closely with, a parent company abroad. The brief is therefore for people who can mediate between the German organisation and an international head office.
What this means for your appointment
01
Between two cultures
I look for executives who understand German organisations and international shareholders.
02
English as standard
On request I conduct selection interviews in English.
03
Rhine-Ruhr in view
The search area extends to the Ruhr and the Bergisches Land.
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 Düsseldorf contact me
German subsidiaries of international groups
Many international companies run their German business from Düsseldorf. They need managing directors who combine local responsibility with group structures.
Corporate headquarters and holdings
Central functions such as finance, HR and strategy need leaders who steer across borders.
Industry and trade in the surrounding area
Mid-sized industry and trade 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 Düsseldorf
In Düsseldorf and Rhine-Ruhr I work mainly for companies in these industries:
FAQ
Executive search in Düsseldorf: frequently asked questions
Do you fill positions in international subsidiaries?
Yes. I hold conversations in German and English and clarify early which decisions are made locally and which at headquarters.
Which positions do you fill in Düsseldorf?
Managing directors for Germany, CFOs and finance directors, sales and HR, for international groups as well as SMEs.
Do you only work in Düsseldorf?
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 Düsseldorf.
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 Düsseldorf region
Sven Braun · +49 156 78 32 58 68 · info@svenbraun.de
