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Executive Search

We help organizations find top-level executives who can lead them towards long-term success.

Who drives Executive Search

Our Executive Search practice is led by senior partners with deep Private Equity and portfolio operations experience.

Tobias Klaiber

Tobias Klaiber

Founding Partner · Executive Search

Operating Partner with 15+ years in PE. Ex-Senior Managing Director at AURELIUS; operational value creation, transformation board setup, former portfolio CEO. MBA (Dayton), M.Sc. FIM (Augsburg/Munich), exec ed at Wharton.

Dr. Martin Schoefer

Dr. Martin Schoefer

Founding Partner · Executive Search, HR Transformation

20 years in Consulting & PE ops. Ex-Global Head of HR at AURELIUS (built 100-person internal consulting team), ex-VP at SCHOLL Shoes, CPO at HALLO Healthcare (30k employees). Ph.D. (LMU) & B.A. in Business.

Overview

We identify, assess, and place senior leaders for Private Equity funds and their portfolio companies. Our partners have spent over 20 years recruiting top talent across Europe. We combine disciplined, senior-led interviewing with AI-enhanced research to surface candidates others miss—fast, discreet, and with a focus on measurable value creation.

Why Transformando

  • AI-enhanced search technology to broaden and prioritize the target universe.
  • No tactics: transparent pipeline, weekly progress, clear long/short lists.
  • Interviews conducted by experienced senior interviewers—no junior screening.
  • 20% fixed fee (industry benchmark), no hidden costs.
  • Strict confidentiality, reference & credit checks on request.

Search at a Glance

10–15d
to long list
30–60d
to offer
90%+
12-month retention

Figures are typical ranges and depend on profile, market conditions and client responsiveness.

Our Executive Search Process

  1. Initial Briefing. Define success criteria, role scorecard and search strategy with the client.
  2. Candidate Screening. Market mapping, outreach, and initial fit checks.
  3. Transformando Interviews. Structured, senior-led interviews focused on outcomes and leadership behaviors.
  4. Long List & Short List. Transparent pipelines with weekly reporting.
  5. Candidate Presentation. Evidence-based profiles including achievements and references (where permitted).
  6. Management Diagnostics (optional). Role-specific assessments and psychometrics.
  7. Selection Day. Orchestrated on-site/virtual panels and case discussions.
  8. Reference & Credit Check. Tailored depth based on role seniority and client policy.
  9. Negotiation & Contract Signing. Offer support, expectation alignment, start-plan.

Our Offering

Executive Search for Private Equity
  • Portfolio Operations (COO, CFO, CRO, CPO, CTO, CMO)
  • M&A and Investment Teams (Investment Professionals, Operating Partners)
Executive Search for PE backend portfolio companies
  • Lifestyle, Luxury, Consumer Goods
  • Industrial Goods
  • Technology & Services
What you get
  • Role scorecard and calibrated target profile
  • Market map and outreach plan
  • Evidence-based candidate dossiers
  • Offer & onboarding support
Engagement terms
  • 20% fixed fee (industry benchmark)
  • Kick-off deposit, success at signature
  • Exclusivity during active search
Typical roles
  • C-Suite (CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, CMO, CPO)
  • BU/GMs and Transformation Leaders
  • Investment & Operating Partners

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Our team reviews markets and capabilities to help you establish a strategy that serves the best interests of your business — whether you want to improve financial performance or mitigate the risks of major transactions.

Why Choose UsCase Studies
Smart decisionsNo hidden feesProactive support

Looking beyond numbers to create a plan!

A global firm experienced in assessing and solving all business challenges!

01.

Innovate and learn

We believe this investment approach reduces risk and empowers each fund with experienced expertise.

02.

Create impact

Financial success depends on expert teams with deep business knowledge.

03.

Invest in relationships

Close collaboration with management creates a deep understanding of your business.

04.

Believe in execution

Hands-on involvement ensures operational understanding and alignment.

05.

Deliver outcomes

Our research goes beyond numbers by understanding people behind performance.

06.

Merge diverse ideas

We combine perspectives to reduce volatility and drive innovation.

07.

Devote time & effort

We invest time to define strategies that improve performance and reduce risk.

No matter how big you are and in what industries you work, we can help you work smarter and achieve business goals.

Whether you want to improve performance or mitigate the risks of mergers and acquisitions, our team works across markets and capabilities to establish a strategy that addresses the realities of your business.

Yes. We regularly collaborate with existing advisors to ensure alignment and seamless execution.

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