Team
Josef Bachmann
Director, Head Office
Specialising in:
HR and cross-sector assignments
Further experience in:
Consultancy in the field of Human Resources since 1976
Background:
- Educationalist
- Activities in film, PR and documentation
- HR Assistant at a global office supplies company
- HR Manager at a large publishing house with print shop
- Industry-oriented Executive Search Consultant for the publishing and printing industry
Ralf Baudzus
Transport and logistics
Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists for the logistics sector
Further experience in:
- Packaging engineering
- Implementation of Shared Services, Six Sigma
- Change management
- Process optimisation
- ERP implementation
- International management
- Sales
Background:
- Graduate in mechanical engineering – materials technology (Dipl.-Ing. (FH))
- Six Sigma Black Belt at an international chemical group
- Vice President Supply Chain & Real Estate for a German industrial group in the Middle East
- Chief Procurement Officer for an Arab group
- Regional head of business unit at an international inspection and certification group
Thomas Billhardt
Machine tool industry
Thomas Billhardt
Partner
Tel. +49 (0)6324 877 47 45
Mobil +49 (0)176 61198709
billhardt@swissconsult.org
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Specialising in:
Executive search and selection in the field of
pumps and compressors, high pressure water technologies,
hydraulics and pneumatics, machine tool industry.
Further experience in:
– International management
– International business development
– Go to market strategy
– Optimisation of sales structures
– Process optimisation
Background:
- State-certified mechanical engineering technician with a focus on machine technology
- Business Developer certified by the Chamber of Commerce (IHK)
- Head of Sales in the mechanical engineering industry
- Vice President Sales & Marketing and Authorised Officer at a
leading international manufacturer of high pressure equipment and pumps - Managing Director at a globally operating machine tool manufacturer
Wolfgang Damberg
Finance/IT
Wolfgang Damberg
Managing Partner of SWISSCONSULT Deutschland GmbH
Tel. +49 (0)211 176 076 46
Mobil +49 (0)172 261 79 42
Fax +49 (0)211 176 076 43
damberg@swissconsult.org
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Specialising in:
Executives and specialists for the IT, credit institutions and financial services sectors, in particular for financing, leasing, payment, factoring & working capital finance
Further experience in:
Consulting and support in developing and implementing business segments, sales strategies and sales organisations. Establishment of workflow-oriented settlement systems in retail banking
Background:
- Industrial business management assistant and business graduate (Dipl.-Kaufmann)
- Product and Marketing Manager, inter alia in financing, leasing, factoring & payment
- Branch manager for private banking, securities and corporate banking at a leading German bank
- Senior Key Account Manager
- Head of Sales at a leading leasing company
- Certified Executive Recruitment Consultant CERC/BDU
Gunter Frank
Automotive industry
Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists in the field
– Plastic injection technology and tool making
– Foaming and embossing technology
– Lightweight and composite materials
– Interior / Exterior design and surfaces
– Engineering services, CAD, CAE, CAS
– Modelling and Rapid prototyping technologies
Further experience in:
• Product development and process optimisation
• International business development & project management
• Corporate strategy and restructuring
• Development and optimization of sales structures
• R&D, Production, Quality
• Implementation of ERP, CRM and OPEX
• Online assessment
Background:
- Graduate in mechanical engineering, specialising in design engineering (Dipl.-Ing.)
- General Manager incl. head of the business units Sales, Development, Production, Quality in a globally operating group of companies in the automotive industry
- Branch manager in a globally operating group of companies in the automotive industry
- Many years’ experience as Global Key Account Manager for various OEMs in the automotive industry
- Many years’ experience as an engineer in R&D, Quality, Production and Project Management
- 12 years’ international experience in Portugal and France
Rüdiger Gilbert
Electrical industry
Rüdiger Gilbert
Partner
Tel. +49 2102 70 205 75
Fax +49 2102 70 205 77
Mobil +49 1577 58 356 93
gilbert@swissconsult.org
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Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists for the electrical industry
Further experience in:
– Change management
– Digitalisation
– Transformation of organisations
– Alignment of sales and marketing sectors
– Integration of units
Background:
- State-certified electrical engineering technician, specialising in electronics
- Managing Director MGE USV Systeme GmbH
- Managing Director APC Deutschland GmbH
- Various managerial roles (Marketing, Sales, Service)
- Technical Consultant (energy projects)
André Grolimund
Electrical power engineering / Energy
André Grolimund
Partner
Tel. +41 (0)62 398 35 20
Fax +41 (0)62 398 35 21
grolimund@swissconsult.org
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Specialising in:
Executive search and selection in the electrical power engineering / energy industry
Further experience in:
– Human Relations consulting
– Organisation of major events
– Activities at municipal and district level
Background:
- Apprenticeship as electrical designer
- Advanced commercial training (dipl.)
- Training as HR specialist (eidg. dipl.)
- Practical assignments in electrical design
- Executive Search Consultant/Managing Director at a national recruitment consultancy company
Hans-Joachim Gruneck
Consumer goods industry/branded products, telecommunication, IT
Hans-Joachim Gruneck
Managing Partner of SWISSCONSULT Deutschland GmbH
Tel. +49 (0)6204 911 21 44
Mobil +49 175 404 04 41
gruneck@swissconsult.org
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Specialising in:
Search and selection of specialists and executives in the field of marketing, purchasing and sales for the trading sector and consumer-goods manufacturing industry
Further experience in:
- Development of go-to-market strategies
- Asian business culture
- Project management
- Employer branding
- Onboarding processes
- Online assessment
Background:
- Degree in business administration
- Regional Sales Manager at PIONEER Electronics GmbH, Düsseldorf
- Sales Manager at BOSCH Telecom GmbH, Frankfurt/Main
- Managing Director at IRIVER Germany GmbH, Frankfurt/Main
- Managing Director at COBY Electronics Corp., New York, USA
- Consultant at SAMSUNG Electronics GmbH, Frankfurt/Main
- Certified by the German Sales Management School in Munich
- Certified Executive Recruitment Consultant CERC/BDU
Werner Helm
Electrics
Werner Helm
Partner
Tel. +49 (0)40 52 98 33 66
Fax +49 (0)40 52 98 33 64
helm@swissconsult.org
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Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists in the electrical industry and electrical wholesale
Further experience in:
– Company reorganisation
– Development of distribution networks
– Solving succession problems for owners of businesses
Background:
- University graduate
- Branch office manager in the electrical industry
- National Sales Manager in the electrical industry
- Managing Director of an electrical wholesale company
Stephan Ley
Retail / IT
Stephan Ley
Partner
Tel. +49 211 176 076-40
Fax +49 211 176 076-41
Mobil +49 (0)171 205 75 84
ley@swissconsult.org
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Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists for the Retail/IT sectors
Further experience in:
– HR development
– Restructuring projects
– Development and implementation of HR strategies
– Talent management
Background:
- Degree in business administration (Dipl.-Kfm.)
- Head of Unit IT Procurement, Metro Group, Düsseldorf
- Commercial Director, Metro MGI Informatik GmbH
- HR Director international, real,- Group Holding GmbH
Martin Nold
Metals industry
Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists in the metalworking and automotive industries
Further experience in:
– Setting up of new companies and business lines
– Restructuring
– Process optimisation
– Business development
– Corporate strategy
– Development and management of sales structures
Background:
- Graduate in mechanical engineering (Dipl.-Ing. (DH))
- International Sales Manager for a globally operating group of companies
- M&A experience
- Managing Director of various metalworking companies
Klaus Rother
Chem.+measuring technology
Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists for the chemical and measuring technology industry
Further experience in:
- Consulting for executives in planning future areas of activity
- Coaching relating to implementation
- Initiation of contacts at an international level
Background:
- Graduate in mechanical engineering (Ing. HTL) and trained in business administration
- Various sales and management seminars
- Product Manager in chemical plant engineering
- Head of Profit Centre Power Engineering
- Managing Director of an industrial gases company
Ralf Schütte
Powergeneration and- distribution
Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists in energy generation and- distribution industry
Further experience in:
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Contract law in the plant business
- Business leadership
- Competitive negotiation
- Business Acumen for Account Management
Background:
- Dipl. Ing. Mechanical engineering energy and process engineering
- Project Manager for turbines and power plants
- Connection Manager in Brazil
- Sales Director for power plants
- Global business manager
- Sales Director DACH machine systems
Christian Schwizgebel
Construction industry and military engineering
Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists in the construction and military engineering industries.
Further experience in:
– Operational management
– Production planning and optimisation
– HR consulting
– Technical instruction at an international level
– Mediation
Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists in the construction and military engineering industries.
Further experience in:
– Operational management
– Production planning and optimisation
– HR consulting
– Technical instruction at an international level
– Mediation
Dr. Hildegard Seifert
Life Sciences
Dr. Hildegard Seifert
Partner
Tel. +49 (0)6105 95 15 64
Fax +49 (0)6105 95 15 63
hildegard.seifert@swissconsult.org
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Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists in the Life Sciences sector.
Further experience in:
– Strategic planning
– Enterprise risk management
– Investor relations
– Finance
– Restructuring
Background:
- Physician in internal medicine
- Doctor at the university hospitals in Zurich and Bonn (seven years)
- Degree in business administration
- 18 years in managerial roles in international pharmaceutical groups – R & D – Marketing – Corporate Activities – Biotech
- Certified Executive Recruitment Consultant – CERC/BDU
Emanuel von Stosch
Construction
Emanuel von Stosch
Partner
Tel. +49 211 176 076-30
Fax +49 211 176 076-31
vonstosch@swissconsult.org
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Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists in the field of construction, building components, building services engineering, building materials.
Further experience in:
– Executive search
– Executive coaching
– Potential analysis
– Talent management
– Employer branding
Background:
- Degree in educational sciences, psychology, sports sciences
- Trainee at a marketing/PR agency
- Press officer at an industry association
- Head of Marketing/Communication
- Management of trade associations (building components, building automation, façade engineering)
- Managing Director of a marketing and purchasing consortium
- Executive Search Consultant BDU
Jürgen Versteeg
Retail
Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists for the retail sector.
Further experience in:
- International category management
- International strategic and operational procurement
- Development and implementation of new business segments
- Supplier and contract management
- Development of the product range
- HR management and development
Background:
- Head of Procurement and Marketing at an owner-managed company
- Authorised officer and member of the executive board at a medium-sized trading company
- Central Buyer in a department store
- Category Manager in a department store
- Member of an international buying team in a retail group
- Head of Category Management and Procurement at an e-commerce startup in Eastern Europe
Ralf Schütte
Energieerzeugung und-verteilung
Spezialisiert auf:
Suche und Auswahl von Führungskräften und Spezialisten in der Branche Energieerzeugung und -verteilung
Weitere Erfahrungen in:
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Vertragsrecht im Anlagengeschäft
- Business Leadership
- Kompetitives Verhandeln
- Business Acumen for Account Management
Background:
- Dipl. Ing. Maschinenbau Energie und Verfahrenstechnik
- Projektleiter Turbinen und Kraftwerke
- Verbindungsmanager in Brasilien
- Vertriebsdirektor für Kraftwerke
- Global Business Manager
- Vertriebsdirektor DACH Maschinenanlagen
Klaus Rother
Chem.+measuring technology
Specialising in:
Search and selection of executives and specialists for the chemical and measuring technology industry
Further experience in:
- Consulting for executives in planning future areas of activity
- Coaching relating to implementation
- Initiation of contacts at an international level
Background:
- Graduate in mechanical engineering (Ing. HTL) and trained in business administration
- Various sales and management seminars
- Product Manager in chemical plant engineering
- Head of Profit Centre Power Engineering
- Managing Director of an industrial gases company