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Executive Search & Headhunting in Vienna

Executive search, headhunting and candidate assessment from Vienna for companies in Austria and the DACH region.

Our office in Postgasse in Vienna’s city centre is our head office. From here we fill management, expert and key roles for mid-market companies, family businesses, scale-ups, investment holdings and institutional clients: in Vienna, across the Austrian regions and throughout the German-speaking markets. Behind this are more than 25 years of experience among our senior consultants and over 650 successful placements.

The Viennese labour market follows its own rules. Corporate headquarters, state-affiliated employers, international organisations and a dense professional services sector all compete for the same leaders. For a mid-sized employer this means that waiting for applications reveals only a small part of the market. The right candidates are rarely job hunting; they expect to be approached in a targeted, discreet way and with a convincing reason.

This is exactly what our approach is built for. A senior consultant leads your mandate end to end, from the role profile and direct approach through to the signed contract, with no hand-over to juniors and with a precise understanding of salary levels and expectations in the Austrian market. We work 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.

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.

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.

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What people say about us

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Current vacancies in Austria

Open positions with our clients in Austria (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 Vienna?

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.

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 Vienna 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.

Does fortalent only work for companies in Vienna?

No. Vienna is our headquarters, and we also have an office in Munich. We work for clients across Austria, Germany and Switzerland and recruit across borders whenever the right candidate market lies there.