Welcome to Cornerstone EMEA!
EMEA is a jigsaw puzzle of varying and often divergent views and outlooks.
There are 44 — 51 countries in Europe; the exact count varies according to various standards of nationhood applied by different agencies. The European Union (EU) is made up of 27 countries. These countries vary in economic status/outlook, corporate structures, salary levels, client expectations, etc. This complex picture is probably more intricate than ever, given the ramifications of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Cornerstone’s EMEA region is now comprised of more than 25 locally owned search firms that help clients fill key positions wherever they have a need. Whether supporting clients in their own local area, working with other members in the region, or networking globally with other Cornerstone members, Cornerstone firms provide their clients the highest level of service. For more than 30 years we have had a strong presence in the Executive Search industry, leading searches for companies across a variety of industries, functions, and locations.
We know every search requires a dedicated team that understands the needs and goals of each client. Our success is proven by the many clients who repeatedly return to us for their recruiting requirements. Why? Because we provide best-fit candidates that positively impact their organizations for years.
As part of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We search both locally and around the globe to deliver leaders of the highest caliber to our clients.
In addition to providing top-notch talent to our clients, we also offer Leadership Development and Executive Coaching services. We believe organizations need outstanding resources to retain and develop great talent, and we make these resources available to our clients. These include Executive Coaching, Assessments and Board & CEO Advisory Consulting.
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Benjamin Robertson
Benjamin Robertson was born in the United States and grew up in the Netherlands. After studying History at the University of Utrecht and later Economic History at the University of Leiden in 2022 Benjamin started at De Vroedt & Thierry as an executive researcher/ junior consultant. Since late 2023 he has been a consultant at…
Arnout Mostert
Arnout Mostert studied Political Science at Leiden University in The Netherlands and subsequently joined Shell where he worked from 1994 until 2002 in four global Marketing & Communications roles, mostly based in London. In 2003 he obtained an MBA from INSEAD, after which he worked in Singapore in regional business development roles for Interbrand (brand…
Vinzi, Simona
Sociologist with a Ph.D. in “Social and Psychological Sciences”, she has held various leadership roles, including People Development Manager and Learning & Development Lead, as well as Executive Coach Project Manager for national and international companies. He has successfully executed significant projects in Assessment, Executive & Business Coaching, Life & Well-being Coaching, Training, and Career…
Teloni, Marina
Graduated in Law from the University of Camerino, and later specialized in Work and Organizational Psychology. Before joining Cornerstone International – Italy, Marina Teloni held positions of responsibility in the Human Resources Area of Italian and multinational companies in the Insurance, Credit, Financial and Events and Conferences sectors. Areas of specialization • Executive Search •…
Jens Otto Tram
With over 25 years of experience, Jens is a seasoned management consultant who specializes in conducting executive search assignments for Danish and international clients, particularly in the fields of sales, marketing, and general management. Before joining Cornerstone, Jens was Managing Partner and Senior Consultant, leading a division and later as an Associate Partner with two…
Christine Waldmann
Christine Waldmann is a seasoned management consultant with a diverse academic background. She holds an M.Sc in Economics from Copenhagen Business School and has also pursued additional studies in Psychology at the University of Copenhagen. This unique combination of disciplines has equipped her with a deep understanding of human behavior in the workplace, which she…
Ratia, Jyri
Prior to joining the Cornerstone network Jyri has pushed the agile transformation envelope from several senior executive positions (CEO, SVP, VP) in companies of different size, ranging from multibillion corporations to mid size companies. Jyri started to work with agile methods in a start-up during the Internet bubble in the early 2000. “Agile” was not…
Lahat, Eran
Eran Lahat was born in the Netherlands and spent his childhood in Israel. After his education at the International Hotel Management School The Hague, he went into executive search. First for a renowned Dutch agency, followed by an international company specialising in technology start-ups and scale-ups, mostly from Silicon Valley. In 2005 he founded his…
Maris Dionis
Maria brings more than 25 years of experience in the Human Resources field in consultancy and senior management roles in multinational companies in Infrastructure, Services, Industrial, Energy and Technology sectors. She provides a holistic view of the business from her experience of more than 15 years as Executive Committee member and has developed expertise in…
Poříz, Lukas
Lukas is an experienced executive-level management and transformation manager with a focus on the automotive industry. With a proven track record of running start-ups and launching new businesses for top automotive companies including Daimler, Volvo, Toyota, Lexus, Audi, BMW, and Lamborghini, Lukas has extensive experience in VDA 6.3/IATF 16949 standards. Lukas has a strong background…
Vrtiška, Pavel
Pavel is a problem-solver and efficiency expert with a talent for simplifying complex assignments. With a focus on automation, tool development, and process optimization, Pavel is passionate about improving organizational efficiency and bringing order to complex systems and structures. With extensive experience in project and process management, he is skilled in guiding companies through implementation…
Lukas Dubs
Lukas Dubs graduated in business administration and communication sciences from the University of Freiburg i.Ü. (BA) and holds several certificates in executive search and related fields. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur he has worked for leading recruitment companies in Switzerland and abroad. He is a fluent speaker of German, English and French.
Leonardi, Sergio
With a University degree in Education Sciences and a Masters in Advanced HR Management and Digital HR, Sergio has covered several positions as HR Dir. and Talent & Dev. Director for Domestic and International organizations. With over 20 years of experience, he has managed large assessment and development projects including agile management. Certified Chief Happiness…
Leonardi, Sergio
Sergio Leonardi is an Executive and Business Coach with Cornerstone Italia in Rome. He is a certified PCC from ICF. Sergio follows Managers in different areas, supporting them in expressing their own potential and in achieving differentiated objectives. He is a Certified Chief Happiness Officer at the Italian Institute for Positive Organization (Org+) guiding change…
Al Alami, Mazen
Mazen leads our energy practice and is also participating in our HR Consultancy Solutions and the Life Science & Healthcare practices. He brings 45 years of experience working in technical, commercial and leadership role in local and international companies where he implemented organization transformation by leveraging employee strengths and executing effectively corporate strategic actions. He…
Gallaire, Christine
“Activate emotional intelligence for successful choices – A coaching that connects talents, motivations and actions for powerful outcomes”- My clients become free of what holds them back, choose more effective behaviors and express their full potential … in tune with who they are and their values. Coaching Approach “CONNECTING YOUR NATURAL TALENTS WITH YOUR LEADERSHIP,…
Pokkinen, Jussi
Jussi brings two decades of board and executive search experience to the Cornerstone International Group operation in Helsinki. He gained this expertise with large multinational corporations and private equity owned companies on both regional and global levels, focusing principally on strategic change. Jussi has an extensive track record working with companies especially within the industrial,…
Pigadiotis, Stelios
Stelios Pigadiotis is an experienced professional in enabling leaders and organizations to grow and reach their true potential. He is a natural connector who brings his scientific mindset to achieve transformative results for organizations by means of CEO & Board Advisory, Strategy Formulation, Executive Search & Assessment, L&D and Organizational Culture Transformation. Stelios is the…
Nadeem, Iftikhar
Coaching Approach I believe all leaders are internally resourceful and skilled to deal with complex issues. I help leaders to think clearly, manage their energy and make informed decisions with new insights. My ‘repertoire’ approach is client-centered and tailored to meet unique leadership challenges faced by my clients. Typical Clients My clients are senior business…
Gaglio, Luigi
Luigi has worked with domestic and International organizations as Management and Operational Consultant within H&R Departments. He has a Law Degree from the State University of Roma “La Sapienza”. Luigi is consistently engaged in processes that aim at optimizing the “company system” and encourage positive response to the strategic goals within the organization. He worked…