Tailor made Executive Search - Board Search - Management Consulting - Succession Planning

Executive search doesn’t end with a placement — it goes well beyond onboarding!

What matters is that the leader becomes effective quickly, that collaboration, culture and expectations genuinely align, and that the hire delivers measurable impact for your business.

That’s why we combine Executive Search (direct search) with leadership assessment.
Alongside functional expertise, we assess leadership style, cultural fit and alignment with key stakeholders. We also define early what success looks like in the first 6–12 months – and how it will be measured.

We stay involved after the contract is signed.
With structured integration support and hands-on advisory guidance, we act as a sounding board in the first months – turning a strong selection into a sustainable outcome.

Höchsmann & Company is an owner-led boutique executive search firm.
We lead personally, run a structured process and follow through on commitments — with tailored solutions in Executive Search, Board Search, succession planning, management assessment and leadership coaching.

Recognised by WirtschaftsWoche as one of Germany’s best recruitment consultancies (2025) — based on client feedback.

Filling key positions – while minimising the risk of a wrong hire – is one of the biggest challenges for companies. Highly qualified executives and specialists are scarce, often not actively looking, and difficult to identify. Wrong hires, particularly at C-level and top management, can cause strategic setbacks and slow growth.

Our tailored Executive Search approach addresses exactly this challenge: we don’t just identify qualified candidates — we find the leaders who will actively shape your strategy and bring the right cultural and stakeholder fit, for today and with the future in mind.

Each client project has unique requirements. A thorough preliminary analysis is essential, followed by a targeted approach that leads to the desired success. We always work as a team.

Our tailored approach involves developing an individual strategy for each search, from targeted identification to the discreet direct approach of top executives who are not actively seeking new opportunities.

Long-standing partners from medium-sized companies, family businesses and international corporate value our ability to think outside the box. We analyze not only professional qualifications but also cultural fit, leadership skills, and innovative capacity – essential factors for sustainable corporate success.

Our co-operation does not end with a successful placement. We provide our clients and candidates with long-term support and are available as a strategic partner for sustainable management development and career advancement.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Höchsmann & Company connects you with leading companies seeking top executives with strategic vision and cultural fit.

Our executive search process is discreet, professional, and personalized. We help you position your skills and ambitions effectively, guide you through the entire selection process, and remain by your side even after your transition.