Cornerstone’s Europe / Middle East / Africa Region and Offices
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.
A graduate in Clinical Psychology from the European University of Rome, he immediately became passionate and dedicated to HR Search and Selection. Prior to joining Cornerstone International, Giulio Muro held internal Recruiter roles in a leading Italian company in the intermediate distribution of pharmaceuticals, and then turned to consulting since 2018 in an Italian company…
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 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…
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…
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 •…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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.
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…
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…
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…
“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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
David Horvilleur is the US Executive Director for Peak Lifecycles HR, Cornerstone International Group’s member in France with offices in the US. Expertise David joined Peak Lifecycles HR in May 2019 in charge of the US market (Executive Search) His double Franco-American nationality allows him to respond to and resolve the issues linked to intercultural…
Emmanuel Grunenberger is a Senior International at Peak Lifecycles HR, Cornerstone International Group’s member dedicated to Executive Search and Talent Management across France. Expertise Emmanuel joined Peak Lifecycles HR in May 2013 in charge of Executive Search relating to General Management, Business Development & Licensing, Regulatory Affairs and Private Equity. He is also a systemic…
Clotilde Rabilloud is a Senior International Consultant at Peak Lifecycles HR, Cornerstone International Group’s member dedicated to Executive Search and Talent Management in France. Expertise Clotilde joined Peak Lifecycles HR in January 2017 in charge of Talent Management, and international projects in Executive Search. Clotilde is also a certified coach (RNCP, LEA® Leadership Effectiveness Analysis,…
Delphine Riche is a Senior International Consultant at Peak Lifecycles HR, Cornerstone International Group’s member dedicated to Executive Search and Talent Management across France. Expertise Delphine joined Peak-Lifecycles HR in 2017, contributing extensively to Recruitment and Talent Management, and focusing on transformation projects. She has held various positions in Marketing, Institutional, Access and Human Resources…
Anne De Landsheer is the Managing Director and owner of Peak Lifecycles HR, Cornerstone International Group’s member in France, located in Paris. Anne created Peak-Lifecycles HR in 2013 with the conviction that any approach to HR must be predicated on the concept of life cycles for optimal adaptation to the transformations undergone by companies. This…
Cornerstone International Group’s member firm in France is Peak-Lifecycles HR, located in Paris. Cornerstone Paris is owner-managed, with extensive experience in Board & Executive Search, Talent Management, and Consulting services. Our clients have one thing in common: the challenge of managing radical, rapid and frequent change. We offer a range of services that allow companies…
Ronald May is Founder and Managing Partner in Executive Search for FMT International, Cornerstone’s member firm in Berlin. He is also head of the firm’s automotive specialization group. Ronald works with international companies, having a focus on industry at the highest management and board levels. His geographic focus is on Europe, the nine members of…
Kathleen has eight years of professional experience with FMT, Cornerstone’s member firm in Berlin. She is Head of Administration, accountable for Human Resources, Accounting, Controlling, Purchasing, Administration and Project Management She has a Bachelor of Arts (BWL) degree, with a focus on Controlling & Finance. Kathleen speaks German and English
FMT International – Cornerstone Berlin was founded by Ronald May in 2001 and, as a personnel consultancy, offers expertise in the development of tailor-made HR solutions as well as in the search, approach and selection of suitable executives In cooperation with the Humboldt University of Berlin we developed TÜV-certified aptitude diagnostic methods (according to DIN…
Anna is a co-founder and managing partner of Business Active, Cornerstone’s member partner in the Ukraine, located in Kyiv. She obtained her master’s degree in Russian Philology and psychology at the Cherkasy University in Ukraine. She is responsible for all operating activity of company in Ukraine, relationships with clients and business partners and financial results….
Oleg is a co-founder and general partner of Business Active, Cornerstone’s member partner in the Ukraine, located in Kyiv. He obtained his master’s degree in economics at the Kharkiv National University of Economics in Ukraine. He is a professional financier and has spent the last 25 years working on top management and CEO positions in…
Cornerstone International Group is represented in the Ukraine by Business Active, based in Kyiv and one of the leading executive search firms with a focus on the Ukrainian market. Business Active was founded in 2008 and has provided Executive Search services and C-suite recruitment on both local and international levels for more than 10 years….
Head of Coaching and Leadership Development, Nordic in Stockholm I have over 25 years of experience from senior and executive management positions. Throughout those years I have focused greatly on both team and individual development as well as talent management and leadership development. I have a great interest in Leadership development. I believe that future business…
Paula Lopez-Suevos is Associate Director of Cornerstone Madrid. Prior to start working as an Executive Consultant in 1997, Paula prepared for the civil service exam for the State Civil Administration Corps while completing studies at Diplomatische Akademie Wien and Stevenson College in Edinburgh. Experience : Throughout her more than 20-year career in executive search, Paula…
Gabriëlle van Heteren is a senior consultant at De Vroedt & Thierry, Cornerstone International Group’s member in Amsterdam for Leadership Consulting & Executive Search. After completing her pre-university education, Gabriëlle received a grant from Wittenberg University, Springfield Ohio, in the United States. She then studied Business Administration at Nyenrode Business University and Business Economics at…
Catalin’s professional profile includes extended experience in consultancy for executive search and head hunting, assessment centers and staffing projects, assessment tools development, career counselling and advice related to personnel administration and HR policies. Previous Experience His expertise has been built up over the last 12 years mainly as a part of our team at Cornerstone…
Elena Terol, the Founder and Manager of Cornerstone Madrid, has more than 20 years of experience in the Executive Search industry. Her career has seen her contribute to renowned companies such as Russell Reynolds, Seeliger y Conde, and Accord Group. She has honed her skills in serving multinational companies and has emerged as a versatile…
Christian Ulrich is owner and manager of Ulrich Associates AG, our Cornerstone member in Zurich, Switzerland. Prior to commencing his career in the executive search field in 2004, Christian worked as project manager for a consulting firm, then in a client advisory capacity for large companies, including one of the leading Swiss banks. He has…
Cornerstone International Group is represented in Switzerland by Ulrich Associates AG, an owner-managed company with its head office in Zurich. Cornerstone Zurich offers our clients the best features of two worlds: – as a boutique, we design searches that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients and we are able to rapidly anticipate…
Dr. Gabriele Lehner, PhD is a registered / licensed management consultant and managing partner at www.lehnerexecutive.com, Cornerstone’s member firm in Vienna. Dr. Lehner began her career at the MDI (Management Institut der Industrie) in Vienna, where she focused on Leadership development. Since 1987, she has been working in Executive search in Austria, Germany and the…
In 1995 I started my career as management consultant for Ernst & Young, supporting managers and their teams in the Consumer Products and Retail industry with the implementation of impactful changes and enhancing collaboration within the value chain. This is where I discovered my passion to develop the qualities of individuals and teams to their…
Typical Clients My clients both work in the private and the public sector. They operate as an executive, manager, owner or specialist. Usually they want to become more effective in leading their organizations to achieve better business results and/or to improve personal effectiveness both as an individual or as a leader. Most of the challenges…
Typical Clients I am a consultant, mentor, trainer and an ICF PCC Certified coach focusing my activities in helping executives, individuals, teams, steering committees, boards of directors, etc., to improve their levels of satisfaction and results in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. As mentor/coach I accompany senior and middle managers of multinational…
Jakub is a graduate of the University of Economics and Management in Prague at Faculty of Business Management. In his career he gained international experience from his work activities in Toronto, London, St. Petersburg and Kuala Lumpur. From 2004, he worked at the Economic Department of the Embassy of Malaysia responsibility for foreign investors, government…
Managing Partner Henning Søgaard has a Master in Business Administration from Henley, a Bachelor in Commerce from CBS as well as a number of Diplomas and Certifications in HR training, Testing, Interviewing etc. Henning Søgaard is CEO of Search IT People, which is a part of JP Cornerstone. Henning has more than 25 years of…
Heinz is a senior Partner at the JP- Cornerstone Stockholm office. Prior to joining, Heinz was Partner at Heidrick & Struggles. Heinz has led searches focusing on Board positions, CEOs and other C-level positions across most continents including Europe, APAC, and Americas regions. Heinz’ specific expertise and interest is diversity in a broader sense, global…
