A sector-by-sector analysis of how transformation is reshaping leadership needs in DACH. From automotive to energy to retail, organizations now seek executives who can integrate complexity rather than optimize individual functions.

Some market intelligence on what is currently going on in the DACH executive recruitment market. Despite the current cautious executive market in DACH we see significant shifts in what organizations are looking for in their leaders.

Boards are creating bigger risks by defaulting to "safe" promotions instead of strategic succession planning.

Companies and candidates can avoid costly late-stage withdrawals in executive searches by conducting thorough upfront due diligence.

The financial risk of getting executive placement wrong far outweighs the costs of getting it right.

The biggest cost of extended executive job searches isn't financial - it's deeply personal. How to navigate them.

Some ideas how to expand your senior executive network beyond your home industry.

Alternative paths that will help you tide over the crisis, and might even be genuinely attractive career moves that can be very rewarding.

The Bad News: The cautious executive talent market will persist. The Good News: We will see a massive recruitment boom once this phase is over.

European boards are choosing familiar leadership over diversity.