The Partners – Encouraging Responsibility.
Executive Search
Access, not databases.
The demands on leadership are constantly changing. Markets, societal expectations and political conditions require people who can provide direction, take responsibility and shape change – particularly in Corporate Communications, PR, ESG, Corporate Sustainability, Public Affairs and Government Relations.
The Partners finds those people. Our partners have held senior leadership positions across different industries and understand the challenges faced at board and executive level first-hand. Every search assignment benefits from the experience and contacts of the entire partner network.
Many strong candidates are not actively looking for a new role. They will not appear on an applicant list and may never respond to a conventional job advertisement. That is why we combine a focused search based on a clear requirements profile with personal access. Our network across business, politics, media and civil society has grown over decades and opens doors. At the same time, we identify suitable candidates well beyond that network.
And we look beyond CVs. Especially in senior roles, what matters is whether someone understands the political and social environment in which an organisation operates, can navigate different interests and is a good cultural fit.
How we work
Briefing and Cultural Analysis
Everything starts with the role itself. We establish what the position really requires, how the organisation is led and the environment in which the new executive will operate. From this, we develop a profile that combines professional requirements, leadership qualities and cultural fit.
Research and Network Mapping
Based on this profile, we identify suitable candidates within and beyond our network – including people who are not currently considering a move. Where we know candidates from previous work or joint projects, we can also draw on first-hand knowledge of how they work.
Discreet Initial Contact
We approach potential candidates personally and confidentially – no mass emails, no public search process.
Selection and Support
We support the interview and selection process and remain available after the decision has been made. If requested, we also support the new executive during their first months in the organisation.
Ein Netzwerk für
unterschiedliche Aufgaben.
The Partners arbeitet mit einem erfahrenen Kernteam und einem Netzwerk aus mehr als 40 Spezialistinnen und Spezialisten. Wer dazukommt, richtet sich nach der Aufgabe.
Dazu gehören Fachleute für Strategie und Public Affairs, C-Level-Kommunikation, Nachhaltigkeit, Marke und Change, Reden und Publikationen, Krisen und Reputation. Viele von ihnen arbeiten seit Jahren mit Michael Wedell und The Partners zusammen.
Das Netzwerk reicht über ganz Deutschland und bis nach New York. Entscheidend ist aber nicht seine Größe, sondern dass für eine konkrete Aufgabe schnell die richtigen Menschen zusammenkommen.
Nicht jede Aufgabe braucht dieselben Menschen. Deshalb stellen wir Teams je nach Aufgabe neu zusammen.
We do not simply fill positions. We find people who can shape what comes next.
Talk to us – confidentially, without obligation and discreetly.
We do not simply fill positions. We find people who can shape what comes next.
Talk to us – confidentially, without obligation and discreetly.
Kontakt: Anna Heyer-Stuffer