Meet the team
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Raimund G. KohtzManaging Partner Raimund, a Managing Partner with Stanton Chase Düsseldorf, began his executive search career as a Managing Director with IIC Partner (Ising International). He has completed assignments for clients within all business areas, with a particular focus on the industrial, energy and professional services sectors. Over the course of 10 years, Raimund has also conducted management audits and psychological assessments. He has served leading multinational and regional holding companies, as well as local companies. Raimund gained 15 years of experience in Human Resources. Several of his previous positions include HR Manager, COO and HR Country Manager for major international companies within the industrial sector. Raimund studied Economics, Human Resources and Marketing at the University of Dortmund. He holds a degree in Business Administration and speaks fluent English and German. His transition from the corporate life to the exiting executive search industry was supported by a keen interest in different people and cultures. His hobbies include observing people’s talents, family, sports (tennis and cycling), music, reading and travelling. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Theodor PielstickerPartner Born in 1949 in Essen, Theodor studied law at the universities of Tübingen and Munich. After his studies he started his professional career as head of the legal department and Assistant to the MD of the Dussmann Company. In this role he provided different services including cleaning of offices, as well as hospital catering and security services. He than became head of HR and the legal department with Telemit GmbH, a company producing telecommunication equipment for military use. Following this tenure, Theodor led the HR and the legal department with Fribad Cosmetics. He also assumed these same roles with Zapp AG, a company active in wiredrawing, cold rolling of stainless steel and trading stainless steel products. Theodor is active in the consulting business since 1999. Following his CV he specializes in the "old economy", automotive, industrial services, mechanical engineering, foundry and extrusion pressing industries. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Dr. Ronald WimmerPartner After finishing a bank education, Ronald graduated from business studies and promotion at the University of Dortmund. He is also a certificated Coach of the European Business School in Oestrich Winckel, Germany. His work as a consultant is marked by his passion to work with people. Ronald worked as a consultant for strategic planning with Dresdner Bank in Frankfurt, and later as consultant of a regional economic development corporation, Ruhrgebiet. In 1988 he became partner and member of the executive at Fraser - Gesellschaft für Unternehmensberatung/SCG – St. Gallen-Consulting Group in Essen. In 1997 he became member of the executive at Baumgartner Unternehmens- und Personalberatung, Düsseldorf/Sindelfingen, which belonged to Commerzbank AG, before becoming a partner, in 2000, at Colonia Management and Personalberatung, Schlossforum Bensberg, Köln. By 2004, he founded Dr. Wimmer u. Partner Management und Personalberatung Düsseldorf. In 2007 he became partner at Ising International Consulting Düsseldorf GmbH, where he was responsible for the area of Finance. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Willi BeushausenPartner Willi has many years of technical expertise assessment in the quality assurance and control business. Prior to becoming a Partner with Stanton Chase Düsseldorf, Willi spent 20 years as managing partner and member of an international service company. In this role he focused on many areas including chemical and petrochemical, generating plant, pipeline, plant and engine construction, naval architecture and foundry technology in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As a Partner, he offers excellent knowledge in the service sector and enterprises throughout various industries. His personal strengths are his strong analytical capabilities and a proven track record in the development of successful business strategies. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Lutz Meyer-ReissenweberPartner Lutz brings 10 years of search experience, and more than 20 years of industry experience to client engagements. Prior to joining Stanton Chase Düsseldorf, Lutz was an Associate Partner at InterSearch Executive Consultants, where he led searches in consumer products, technical services and industrial manufacturing. As a Partner with Stanton Chase, Lutz heads activities in the German and European Industry for fast moving consumer goods. He previously established his own executive search firm, and earlier began his career in search with a leading national firm. He began his professional career in 1978 at Alfa Laval Application Centre Brewery in nearby Hamburg. He worked as a Product Manager at Deutsche Granini (Bielefeld) before joining the Dr. Oetker Group (Bielefeld), where he was the Head of the Marketing Group for the frozen bakery company. Lutz later moved from marketing to sales when he joined Pepsi Cola GmbH (Offenbach), where he was a successful Franchise Manager in Northern Germany. He also gained experience working for the Oetker Brewing Group (DAB) and Heineken Deutschland GmbH (Düsseldorf) as General Manager. A native of Bremen, Lutz graduated from Technical University in Munich with a degree in Brewing engineering and beverage technology. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Falco A. NicklasPartner Prior to joining Stanton Chase Düsseldorf, Falco was a Senior Executive with one of the world’s largest recruitment firms. Over the years, he has managed to build up and lead several recruitment teams within various business functions, while gaining extensive experience recruiting in finance, sales and marketing, and IT Business. Falco has successfully conducted assignments for clients on the General Management, Business Unit Director, Commercial Management and middle management levels, with a special focus on commercially oriented profiles. Falco has also worked extensively in the Professional Services sector. He is familiar with recruiting for both small and medium companies, as well as Global Stock listed companies with an international search approach. From the time he began his career as a trainee with the German-British Chamber of Commerce in London, Falco’s main goal has been to foster long-term business relationships based on tailor-made solutions for his clients. Falco holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Aachen and a Master’s Degree in International Management from the University of Muenster. He speaks fluent English and German, and has some working knowledge in French. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Dr. Achim Schulte-GoebelPartner Achim focused on executive search within the German financial services industry for 17 years prior to joining Stanton Chase Düsseldorf in 2009. He began his professional career in 1992 as a research consultant with Siebenlist, Grey & Partner GmbH, a boutique executive search firm and member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants. He has provided executive search consulting solutions for financial industry clients since 1998. From 2003 on he acted as a partner with Siebenlist, Grey & Partner, rebuilding the interior financial services section. Over the years, Achim has successfully conducted a large number of search assignments in the fields of wealth management, private & business banking, corporate banking and asset management with leading financial services groups including major banks and big insurance companies. He has also completed searched with smaller, traditional private banks or regional participants in the German financial services sector. In doing so, Achim is convinced that delivering added value to his clients requires not only specialized business expertise, but also thoroughness, tenacity and clear ethical standards within the search process. Earlier in his career he studied history, politics and literature at the Universities of Düsseldorf and Bonn. He holds a Master of Arts degree, as well as a PhD in economic history. Achim is married and has two children. He enjoys playing sports, motorcycling and reading. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Andreas EhrhardtPartner Andreas joined Stanton Chase Düsseldorf in 2009. Prior to entering the field of executive search, he pursued a career in several management positions in Sales, Marketing and as Managing Director. Andreas contributes to the Düsseldorf organisation 20 years of experience serving global and local clients in the consumer, retail, chemical, institutional and professional services industry and provides deep customer insights. He combines extensive expertise in developing national and international businesses with the passion for disclosing people’s talents and potential. He is very familiar with the different personal requirements of multinational groups like Henkel, Cognis, Ecolab and Reemtsma, medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organisations. Andreas holds a degree in Business Administration and speaks fluent German, English and French. He is married and has two children. His outside interests include working as a volunteer for a NPO, enjoying family and friends, sports, travelling, and good wine. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Nina BranschPartner Prior to joining Stanton Chase in 2010, Nina was working for a Germany and UK-based recruitment company and has successfully managed client assignments at the Executive and Senior Management levels in domestic and international companies. She is familiar with diverse industries and is experienced in working for clients varying from smaller family-owned businesses to larger multinational companies. Nina gained in-depth knowledge in recruiting General Management, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Procurement and Supply Chain Management business. Over the years, she has developed sector expertise in the Industrial, Life Sciences and Healthcare, and Professional Services industries. Nina received her degree in Business Administration from the University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. Her University studies focused on the Professional Services Industry and her professional career began in the Construction Industry. She has held positions in marketing and sales, including a position as an International Business Development Manager. Nina speaks fluent English, German and has some knowledge in French. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Heidrun FreitagPartner With more than 30 years of professional experience in the consulting business and especially with over 25 years in HR consulting / executive search, Heidrun has literally been exposed to almost all industries and has carried out search projects for all levels of hierarchy and of any possible scope. After obtaining a degree in economics in Konstanz, Germany, Heidrun started her career in a business consulting company in Switzerland. During the following years she worked for three different well-known companies in the executive search industry, including Korn/Ferry, Boyden and Berger. Heidrun then spent 16 years operating her own executive search company in Cologne, F & P Personalberatung. During this time, Heidrun’s focus sectors have been life and industrial insurance, international automotive companies and healthcare. Heidrun joined Stanton Chase in January 2011 as a partner being absolutely convinced from the international cooperation quality in the Stanton Chase world. Heidrun, a mother of two grown-up children, lists jogging, fitness and skiing as her favorite sports. She is also interested in culture (opera and theatre) and in politics. Industry Practice Expertise:
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