National Outlooks
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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Grunenberger, Emmanuel
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…
Rabilloud, Clotilde
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,…
Riche, Delphine
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…
De Landsheer, Anne
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 Paris
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…
May, Ronald
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…
Schmidt, Kathleen
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
Cornerstone Berlin
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…
Nesterchuk, Anna
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….
Zhadan, Oleg
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 Ukraine
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….
Forslund-Nilsson, Annica
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…
Lopez-Suevos, Paula
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…
van Heteren, Gabriëlle
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…
Ilie, Catalin
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…
Ulrich, Christian
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 Zurich
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…
Lehner, Gabriele
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…
Dietz, Ingrid
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…
Prabitz-Dupont, Alice
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…
Moya, Jose L.
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…
Vesely, Jakub
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…
Nielsen, Henning Søgaard
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…
Wester, Heinz
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…
Gatejoiu, Gabriel
Gabriel’s professional expertise includes extensive participation in both local and global projects involving complex consultation for HR, head hunting, executive search, staffing and personnel related policies. His professional experience includes advising customers in various HR processes and aspects, including the design or adaptation of the organizational chart, profiles definition, personnel strategy, and salary benchmarking. Previous…