Executive Search for
for Mid-Sized Companies
BECKER + PARTNER Executive Search Consultants - Talent Acquisition for Industry & Services
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In 2025 — as already in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, and 2018 — BECKER + PARTNER once again achieved first place in the WirtschaftsWoche study “Best Mid-Sized Service Providers” in the category of Executive Search / Personnel Consulting.
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From 2019 to 2025, BECKER + PARTNER has been recognized as a Top Consultant and is ranked among the leading executive search firms for mid-sized companies. Former Federal President Christian Wulff extended his congratulations.
Executive Search for
for Mid-Sized Companies
BECKER + PARTNER Executive Search Consultants - Talent Acquisition for Industry & Services
BECKER + PARTNER honored as a Top Consultant and ranked among the leading executive search firms for mid-sized companies / Former Federal President Christian Wulff extends his congratulations
An award-winning executive search firm for the sustainable recruitment of key positions
We identify the experts, specialists, and executives for the industrial and service sectors who will secure your company’s success – today and in the future.
Since 2002, BECKER + PARTNER has been your experienced partner for executive search and management recruitment. We work nationwide and regionally on site, providing our clients with direct access to an extensive professional network. Our consultants have themselves held successful leadership and management roles in industry. We bring companies together with outstanding candidates – because success is a matter of the right people.
Looking for the best? We have been finding top candidates for nearly 25 years!
We offer regional points of contact in/near Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Münster, Hamburg, Dresden, Berlin, and many other locations across Germany.
Our Services
Recruiting Services
We are experts in executive search for industrial companies. Our services include executive search, headhunting, talent acquisition, candidate assessment, and management consulting.
Our clients include innovative and successful mid-sized industrial firms as well as international corporations.
Executive Search
With a clearly defined search profile, a systematic approach, and a strong instinct for people, our headhunters quickly and efficiently identify the best managing directors, executives, and specialists for your organization.
Succession Planning
For various reasons, finding a suitable successor for a company can be a challenging process. With our long-standing experience across multiple industries in both mid-sized companies and international corporations, we can support you at any time in identifying and selecting the right succession solution.
Interim Management
Our interim managers support your organization during different phases of business development without competing with your internal leadership team. Secure professional and customized support from our experienced interim managers.
Job Advertisement Marketing
The success of a job posting depends largely on its quality and the reach it generates. Through so-called job advertisement marketing, job postings are implemented and optimized by a personnel service provider to ensure maximum visibility and effectiveness for the hiring company.
Management Consulting
The success of our executive search practice is rooted in hands-on industry expertise. Our consultants have international and successful careers in industries such as automotive, mechanical engineering, plastics, and electrical engineering — and bring a broad spectrum of professional and technical knowledge to each project.
Top Consultant Ranking 2025
Learn more about the Top Consultant award and BECKER + PARTNER in this video (only in german). Mentor and former Federal President Christian Wulff extends his congratulations.
Clients & References
Experience that connects
For many years, we have supported companies of all sizes and industries in filling key positions. From innovative mid-sized businesses and municipal enterprises to internationally operating corporations – our clients rely on us when it comes to identifying the right personalities for long-term success.
Diversity that convinces
This selection of references reflects the diversity of our work. It stands for long-term partnerships, stability, and our continuous commitment to providing each client with tailored solutions. This is the foundation we build on — and the motivation that drives us to deliver the highest quality in the future as well.
Industry News
Read insightful articles from the fields of executive search and recruitment. Here you will also find press coverage in which we, as experts and executive search consultants, have been featured in renowned media and professional publications.
Christmas Parties in Companies: What SMEs, HR and Executive Search Consultants Should Know About the Legal Framework
Remote Hiring in the German Mittelstand: Why Modern Executive Search Firms Rely on Hybrid Recruiting Processes
Skill-Based Hiring: Competence Over Formal Qualifications
Among the “Best Consultants for the Mittelstand 2025” by Süddeutsche Zeitung
How Important Is Corporate Culture for Attracting and Retaining Young Talent?
Personalberatung Mittelstand
We are a solution-oriented executive search firm with long-standing experience and individual, tailored approaches
The right reinforcement for mid-sized companies – partnering with us for success.
The German Mittelstand is the backbone of the national economy – and it deserves an experienced executive search partner who understands its dynamics. We know the unique challenges faced by mid-sized companies, regionally rooted businesses, and fast-growing hidden champions.
We combine deep industry knowledge with a sharp understanding of personality, cultural fit, and potential. Whether you are seeking executives, highly qualified specialists, or planning for succession, we identify candidates who excel professionally and match your company culture.
Our network is broad, and our approach is individual. From discreet searches for key positions to strategic advisory services, we support our clients personally, reliably, and efficiently.
Trust, commitment, and sustainable success lie at the heart of our work. Because we believe that good decisions require more than résumés — they require people who share your vision and contribute with passion and a genuine drive for success.
Choose executive search consultants who truly understand the Mittelstand and bring decades of expertise to the table.
BECKER + PARTNER EXECUTIVE SEARCH — successfully serving clients since 2002.
Our Strengths
Arguments that have long spoken in our favor and form the foundation of our success:
- Over 20 years of experience in serving mid-sized companies
- Specialised in technology-driven industries
- Personal, on-site support
- Direct search (headhunting) conducted by industry experts
- High placement quality through structured processes and rigorous selection methods
Typical Roles
Examples of positions we successfully fill:
- C-level roles: CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, Managing Directors
- Leadership positions in Engineering, R&D, HR, IT, Finance, Controlling, Supply Chain, Logistics, Project Management, Sales, and Key Account Management
- Highly qualified specialists across all of the above functional areas
Values & Mindset
Personal. We stand for open, genuine dialogue at eye level – individual, approachable, and reliable. Our consultants combine professional expertise with a sincere interest in everyone involved.
Committed. With full dedication and a strong focus on the right solutions, we support our clients comprehensively, precisely, discreetly, transparently, and with passion.
Long-term. We build trusting and sustainable partnerships that go far beyond individual placements.
Let’s talk!
Together, we will solve your recruitment challenge – precisely, confidentially, and with a clear focus on results.