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A warm welcome to Stephanie Frenzel, who joins HomeToGo as the new Director of People & Culture! 👋 Stephanie brings invaluable experience from her work with dynamic, scaling organizations like Vattenfall, Zalando, and most recently Solaris SE. We are thrilled to have her on board and are eager to see the positive impact she will bring to the culture and people initiatives at HomeToGo. Here’s to an exciting new chapter with Stephanie at HomeToGo! Big thank you to Valentin Gruber for the great collaboration. Behind the search: Rani Miller. 👏

Starting a new job can be both exhilarating and challenging. In her latest article, Leonie Fehr geb. Hammer shares practical advice and strategies to help you transition smoothly, including tips on preparation, relationship-building, adaptability, and setting clear goals. Whether you’re stepping into a new industry or advancing in your field, these insights will empower you to make a lasting impact from day one. 🚀 Read more to ease your transition to success 👉 Transition to a new job: best advices and practices. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXp3xis2 #CareerTransition #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #CareerGrowth

Nothing beats the energy of in-person meetings 😀 We’re thrilled to see Pawel Rogalski with our VTEX dear partners. Representing us at the E-commerce Poland Trade Fair in Warsaw and connecting with the vibrant #Ecommerce community 🚀

As highlighted by Key Search’s US Partner, Maren Marcelis, while #AI -driven tools can rapidly assess candidates and predict outcomes, they can't replace the human ability to gauge cultural fit, emotional intelligence, or leadership potential. The most successful executive searches blend AI’s efficiency with the nuanced insights of experienced recruiters. Human connection remains vital for ensuring both technical and cultural alignment in leadership roles. 👩💻 Learn more about this evolving approach: AI Evolution and what it means for Executive Hiring 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDQ6wwqw #LeadershipHiring #ExecutiveSearch #TalentAcquisition

One key takeaway from our partner Weronika’s insights is the distinction between #purpose for employees and business leaders. While employees seek purpose through meaning and personal growth, for business leaders, it’s about driving the company’s vision and long-term success. Effective leaders not only align their own purpose with the business but inspire their teams to do the same, creating a shared sense of direction. Leveraging leadership talent requires more than just #hiring — it’s about finding those who can navigate this balance and drive sustainable growth. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gUDi9MGv #ExecutiveSearch #TalentAcquisition #PurposeDriven #BusinessGrowth

Leadership Insights from Iyanla Vanzant ⭐️ Her teachings emphasize the power of forgiveness, self-love, and resilience—key components not just for personal growth but for effective leadership. With her unique blend of spiritual wisdom and practical advice, has inspired millions to overcome personal challenges and improve their lives. Vanzant encourages leaders to lead with compassion and to understand that every interaction is an opportunity to teach and learn. She stresses the importance of clarity and truth in communication, helping leaders to forge genuine connections and foster a supportive environment. #Leadership #SpiritualWisdom #PersonalGrowth

Our partner, Mara Vouleli, has just shared an invaluable guide for business leaders who want to design a winning team structure tailored to their specific needs. Whether you're scaling fast or navigating through a period of change, team structure can make or break your success. 🔑 Some Key Insights: • Why industry and company size matter when building a team • How the stage of your company influences your leadership strategy • Practical tips for aligning your team's goals with business growth If you're leading a scale-up, early-stage startup, or established company that is looking to #hire 👉 Check out the full article here and find out how to set your team up for success: https://lnkd.in/eCn4bcK2 How has your team structure evolved as your business has grown? #Leadership #ScaleUpSuccess #BusinessGrowth #Startup

Congratulations to Stefan Bartosch for joining the Biolytica / Maximon - The Longevity Company Builder team 👏 With your extensive background in healthcare IT, multicultural team leadership, and business transformation, we are beyond excited to see the impact you will have. With your successes in scaling digital health ecosystems, your passion for complex challenges and growth is unmatched. We look forward to seeing how your leadership will guide Biolytica into new heights, especially with your deep knowledge of AI-driven solutions and SaaS implementations to deliver AI-generated Health Data analytics for personalized Longevity Programs. 🧬✅ Welcome aboard, Stefan! Thank you Ildikó Sirman and Dr. Tobias Reichmuth for entrusting us with strengthening your leadership team once again 🤝 And for the Key Search team behind the project Weronika Oesterreicher and Konrad Nowicki.

Join us in celebrating Matthias Weitzel’s new position as Director Corporate Finance and M&A at tyntec. 👏 Matthias brings a wealth of experience in Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions within the technology sector, which he gained over a decade in M&A advisory as well as Corporate M&A at leading firms. He has an extensive track record of buy- and sell-side M&A transactions of various sizes and sub-sectors as well as executing strategic projects. Hence, Matthias is a perfect fit and well-positioned to drive Tyntec’s further global development. Thank you, Diana Meyel, Nicola Wolfram and Thorsten Trapp for your trust in us, and a big shout out to Cipio Partners and the tyntec team for making this happen. 🤝 Behind the scenes, the Key Search Team, led by Franziska Palumbo-Seidel and Rita Tahchi, made it happen.

We’re delighted to welcome Marielaine Krenn to our Key Search family as one of our newest Consulting Partners 👏😃 Based in the picturesque Algarve, Portugal, Marielaine brings a wealth of experience in Talent Attraction and Active Sourcing. Over the years, she’s been a trusted advisor to senior leaders across industries, helping them build talent strategies that drive growth. Her career is defined by a commitment to authentic relationships, deep empathy, and a strategic mindset that delivers results. Marielaine’s background as a People & Culture Manager and Systemic Coach, along with her multilingual skills in German, English, and Dutch enables her to connect with diverse talent pools and support clients across geographies. She thrives on creating meaningful connections and aligning people with opportunities where they can realize their full potential and propel companies to new heights—making transformative contributions that drive long-term growth and success. We’re excited to see Marielaine’s positive energy elevate our team and further our mission of building impactful partnerships. Welcome aboard, Marielaine!