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Executive search in Munich: Marienplatz and the Old Town Hall

Executive Search & Headhunting in Munich

Executive search, headhunting and candidate assessment for companies in Munich, Bavaria and across Germany, with a view across the entire German-speaking market.

From our Munich office in Seidlstraße we serve clients in Munich, Bavaria and across Germany. We fill management, expert and key roles for mid-market companies, family businesses, scale-ups and portfolio companies of private equity investors and family offices. Behind this are more than 25 years of experience among our senior consultants and over 650 successful placements across the DACH region.

Greater Munich is one of the most demanding candidate markets in the German-speaking world. Automotive, mechanical engineering, software and an active start-up scene compete for the same engineers, finance professionals and leaders, and many corporate headquarters set the bar on salaries. A mid-sized company rarely wins this contest with a job ad. It wins with a clear story of why the role is the better choice for the right person, and with someone who tells that story credibly in the direct approach.

Having our head office in Vienna as well is an advantage for many clients: we know both markets and recruit across the border whenever the right candidates are based in Austria, or vice versa. Every mandate is led end to end by a senior consultant, from the role profile to the signed contract, exclusively and with clear no-touch agreements.

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It matters to us to understand your requirements precisely. Only then can we propose a tailored project strategy. We look forward to hearing from you and are happy to meet in person, even at very short notice.

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Your senior consultants

At fortalent, the senior consultant who advises you in the first meeting also runs the search end to end: direct approach, interviews and coordination through to the signed contract. As a trusted advisor, with no hand-over to juniors.

Julian Maly, Senior Consultant at fortalent

Julian Maly, MSc.

Senior Consultant

Julian Maly has worked in recruitment and HR consulting since 2007. Throughout, his focus has been on personnel search and candidate selection, with lead responsibility for Executive Search mandates and for appointments to management and key roles. He is especially passionate about advising mid-market companies as a sparring partner for decision-makers. Julian Maly is also President of the Austrian Certification Board and a sought-after media expert on the labour market, innovation in recruiting and management audits.

Wolfgang Hank, Managing Partner at fortalent

Wolfgang Hank, MA (HSG)

Managing Partner

Wolfgang Hank specialises in building modern, effective corporate structures in mid-market companies. His experience ranges from investment management and M&A projects to the operational management of portfolio companies and holdings. He holds a degree in business administration from the University of St. Gallen (CH). Wolfgang Hank brings hands-on experience from management consulting as well as from private equity and scale-ups. He takes a particular interest in the impact of people decisions on business success.

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Current vacancies in Germany

Open positions with our clients in Germany (job ads in German). Many mandates are filled confidentially without a public advertisement: join the fortalent Pool to be considered for these as well.

Frequently asked questions

Which positions is fortalent the right recruitment consultancy for in Munich?

We fill management, expert and key roles: from managing directors and the C-suite to commercial and technical leaders and staff functions. Our focus is on positions that are critical to a company’s success. We work across industries for mid-market companies, family businesses, scale-ups, institutions and the private equity sector.

Does fortalent work for companies across Germany from Munich?

Yes. Alongside Munich and Bavaria, we serve clients throughout Germany. We meet in person or by video, depending on what the mandate requires. Mandates spanning Germany and Austria are handled together with our office in Vienna.

How long does a search with fortalent take?

That depends on the role, the market and your internal decision-making. For management and key roles, the time from briefing to signed contract is typically four to ten weeks.

What does a recruitment consultancy in Munich cost?

Our fee depends on the role, the scope and the model, for example a retainer paid in instalments or a hybrid model. You will receive a concrete proposal after an initial meeting.