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Executive search firms, Berlin

Fee models, from the firms' own websites: 1 retained and 1 contingency. Together they advertise 734 open roles.

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Executive Search firms ranked

  1. 01Dr. Schwerdtfeger PersonalberatungLeadership, sales, technical and commercial appointments across agriculture, food and related industries.58.1
    Not statedNot disclosed48 open roles
  2. 02Kienbaum54.7
    Not statedNot disclosed21 open roles
  3. =03AmropRetained executive and board search, including life sciences, healthcare and senior management appointments41.3
    RetainedNot disclosed0 open roles
  4. =03Below Tippmann & Compagnie Personalberatung GmbH41.3
    Not statedNot disclosed34 open roles
  5. =03HSC PersonalmanagementWilmersdorf · Specialist and leadership recruitment, executive search and confidential direct sourcing.41.3
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  6. =03Meyer & Söhne41.3
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  7. 07Rödel PersonalberatungAlt-Treptow · Professional and leadership recruitment across healthcare, retail, technology, industry and nonprofit organizations.41.2
    Not statedNot disclosed1 open roles
  8. =08Becker + PartnerMittelstand executive and specialist recruitment40.7
    Not statedNot disclosed46 open roles
  9. =08ingeniam40.7
    Not statedNot disclosed47 open roles
  10. =10DELTACON Berlin GmbH40.5
    Not statedNot disclosed53 open roles
  11. =10Heilgenthal Executive SearchLeadership and specialist recruitment for trade and industry.40.5
    Not statedNot disclosed53 open roles
  12. 12Perrett Laver39.8
    Not statedNot disclosed93 open roles
  13. 13Passion for PeopleExecutive and professional searches, management appointments and specialist recruitment.39.2
    Not statedNot disclosed201 open roles
  14. 14Annekathrin Kriesel Executive Search & SolutionsExecutive search and professional recruitment across technology, industry, life sciences and property.38.9
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  15. 15HR-ExpertgroupExecutive and specialist recruitment, engineering, technology, finance, commercial leadership and healthcare.38.8
    Not statedNot disclosed24 open roles
  16. 16WPR HR-Services35.6
    Not statedNot disclosed18 open roles
  17. 17Kontrast PersonalberatungManagement and specialist searches in healthcare, education, public administration, science and engineering.34.3
    Not statedNot disclosed16 open roles
  18. 18FOCUS-DEFENCEDefence leadership, engineering, commercial roles and critical infrastructure31.6
    Not statedNot disclosed12 open roles
  19. 19Falkenstein PersonalberatungPrenzlauer Berg · Specialist and management recruitment in engineering, industrial businesses, finance, HR and IT30.2
    Not statedNot disclosed10 open roles
  20. 20Artume Recruiting GmbHExecutive and specialist search in IT, pharmaceuticals, engineering, marketing and finance.29.6
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  21. 21GKPRCCCorporate affairs, communications and marketing leadership28.6
    Not statedNot disclosed8 open roles
  22. =22HRM CONSULTING GmbH27.8
    Not statedNot disclosed7 open roles
  23. =22Personal Excellence27.8
    Not statedNot disclosed7 open roles
  24. =24Primus OmniumExecutive search across consumer, digital and industrial sectors27.0
    Not statedNot disclosed6 open roles
  25. =24Selaestus Personal Management GmbH27.0
    Not statedNot disclosed6 open roles
  26. =24Talents4Good27.0
    Not statedNot disclosed6 open roles
  27. =27AFC PersonalberatungAgri, food and FMCG executives and management25.4
    Not statedNot disclosed4 open roles
  28. =27KULTUREXPERTEN25.4
    Not statedNot disclosed4 open roles
  29. 29Lisa Bosse findsArt-world professional recruitment and executive search24.9
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  30. =30JUNG & PARTNER24.7
    Not statedNot disclosed3 open roles
  31. =30LHC International GmbH24.7
    Not statedNot disclosed3 open roles
  32. =30Rafoth Human Resources24.7
    Not statedNot disclosed3 open roles
  33. =33Adaptive Business GroupDircksenstrasse 3, 10178 Berlin · Executive and specialist recruitment in digital, technology, life sciences and localization23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  34. =33AHEAD Recruitment Solutions23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  35. =33Aide Talents & Experts23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  36. =33Alphacon Executive ConsultingLeadership and specialist search in industrial, medical technology and healthcare markets23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  37. =33AMH ConsiliumExecutive search and startup recruitment in AI, infrastructure, climate technology, deep tech, fintech and health.23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  38. =33Amival HR Solutions23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  39. =33Antonia JostenExecutive search and specialist professional recruitment for the art world.23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  40. =33any.b Consulting GmbH23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  41. =33AVAG internationalExecutive search, professional recruitment and interim management23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  42. =33Best Talents Consulting GmbH23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  43. =33Brunsch & Partner Executive SearchSpecialist and leadership recruitment for professional services, legal, audit and tax advisory firms23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  44. =33Catalyst Search23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  45. =33Ceranda Cross Border Talent23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  46. =33cherryfish.me23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  47. =33CT Executive SearchExecutive appointments, advisory boards and independent market experts for international expansion.23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  48. =33DEEKEN HR23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  49. =33DeiningerExecutive and senior management search across industries23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  50. =33Die Jobtimisten23.8
    ContingencyNot disclosed0 open roles

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Specialist focus
40%
Market activity
35%
Track record
25%
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Executive search firms in Berlin: questions

How do executive search firms in Berlin charge?

Of the firms ranked here, by their own websites: 1 retained and 1 contingency. Most agencies charge a percentage of the hire's first-year base salary. Contingency recruiters are commonly quoted at around 15–25% and are paid only when you hire; retained and executive search firms often charge 25–35%, paid in stages as the search progresses.

How are executive search firms ranked here?

Rank is within this specialty only. The biggest factor is specialist focus: the share of a firm's open roles that are in this field. Hiring activity and track record make up the rest. No firm can pay for placement.

Should I use more than one recruiter?

For contingency roles many employers brief two or three firms at once. Retained searches are exclusive by design. Posting one brief here sends it to the specialists and lets you compare their approach and terms before you commit.