Katja Krater is a management diagnostics expert and a cooperation partner of Höchsmann & Company. Through her own consulting firm, Katja Krater GmbH, which has been operating for over ten years, she assists companies with the selection and development of leadership personalities, providing a scientifically sound, practical approach with a clear focus on the essentials.

She specialises in accurately assessing potential, conducting executive assessments, in-depth interviews and planning succession and precisely filling business-critical leadership roles. She is a highly sought-after partner for board members and HR decision-makers, particularly during periods of transformation or when strategic decisions are being made.

She began her 30-year career as a principal at PA Consulting Group, later moving into senior management at PricewaterhouseCoopers. During this time, she also spent 14 years teaching and researching as a lecturer, focusing on topics such as ‘women in leadership positions’ – an area on which she has published several articles and conducted renowned studies.

Katja Krater is known for her analytical depth, methodological precision, and positive communication style. Her management diagnostics combine psychological expertise with entrepreneurial understanding, always aiming to create a sustainable fit between people, tasks and culture.