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by Widukind Baier, Managing Partner and Global Head of the Practice Group Automotive & Mobility at InterSearch worldwide The latest insights from McKinsey make it clear: while the traditional vehicle market is only growing moderately, the importance of software and electronics is exploding, with significant double‑digit billion‑dollar potential. SDVs, zonal

Our managing director Alexander Wilhelm has published a practical case study in HR Journal in which he shows how challenging it can be to recruit executives in China – and which factors determine success or failure. The case study is based on real project experience and offers valuable insights for

Widukind Baier, Managing Partner The food industry is undergoing a dynamic phase. New technologies, changing consumer preferences, and growing awareness of environmental and health issues are driving the industry forward. What is particularly striking is that despite global challenges such as supply chain problems, climate change, and resource scarcity, many

…but what does executive search actually mean to us? Executive search is much more than traditional recruiting. As a personnel consultancy, we discreetly and strategically identify leaders who are not necessarily actively looking for a job, but who are a perfect fit for your company. We draw on in-depth industry

Widukind Baier In 2025, the German automotive industry will continue to be under pressure. Declining sales, job cuts, and structural uncertainties characterize the picture. Suppliers in particular are struggling with falling demand, rising costs, and the pressure to transform due to electromobility and digitalization. But despite – or perhaps because

I recently read an article by Lisa Ksienrzyk in WirtschaftsWoche about the start-up SWARM Biotactics. The Kassel-based drone expert is working on an army of cyborg cockroaches for defense. Cockroaches for defense? Science fiction? Not at all! But what has been on our minds as ExecutiveSearch experts for some time