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Executive Search

Experts and Executives that make a difference.
Connections that count.
Successes that last.

Finding the right personalities is no coincidence –
it is our craft.

At Grünewald Consulting, we combine many years of experience with sound methodology, an international network, and genuine sensitivity.
What sets us apart?
Personal support instead of anonymous processes, transparency instead of a black box. Our mandates are exclusive, and our standards are high. As a specialized boutique consultancy, we support our clients and candidates discreetly, with an entrepreneurial perspective, and on equal terms. We listen, think along with you—and are there wherever you need us: in Germany, Europe, and far beyond.

As an active part of the worldwide consulting network INAC Global Executive Search , we support companies in filling key positions beyond national borders.
Our advantage? A network of local partners in over 60 countries – people who know their markets, have direct access to decision-makers and leaders, understand cultural nuances, and know how to build trust. Your advantage?

With us, you have a central contact who manages the entire process, ensures the quality of the candidates, and ensures that every placement is a good fit – both professionally and personally. This avoids anonymous placements, but rather creates sustainable connections and international placements that truly advance your company.

Industry Expertise

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Chemical Industry

Chemistry is complicated – and precisely our area of expertise. Whether surfactants for home & personal care, chemical auxiliaries, additives, or pigments for coatings, paints, and construction chemicals: We speak the language of the industry and know the people who drive it forward. Technological understanding, market expertise, and access to the right people – that's our contribution to your value creation.

Paper & Packaging Industry

From pulp to finished cardboard: We support companies along the entire value chain of the paper and packaging industry. Our network ranges from international corporations to medium-sized niche providers. We find individuals who understand the industry, product, and market equally – and who can get involved.

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Metalworking & Mechanical Engineering

Whether it's lock and fitting technology, precision manufacturing, or special-purpose machinery – we understand the requirements of technical industries with a deep product focus. We fill key positions in production, technology, and sales, bringing together expertise and entrepreneurial spirit wherever both are needed. Our network is as robust as the industries themselves.

Family Businesses

We understand the dynamics of family-run businesses – from small entites to hidden champions. Especially when it comes to sensitive succession issues, placement of key functions, or the development of professional structures, trust, sensitivity, and entrepreneurial expertise are essential. As equal partners, we provide personalized, pragmatic advice with an eye for the essentials.

"Grünewald Consulting understands our unique corporate culture and operates with a keen sense for the needs of family businesses. Their personal consulting and customized staffing strategy won us over – we're not just a customer here, but a true partner."

Hans-Ulrich Kainzinger, Managing Director,

Enke-Werk, Johannes Enke GmbH & Co. KG

1 / Head of R&D (m/f/x)

Industry: Chemical industry

Location: NRW
Focus: Innovation management, sustainability projects

2 / Technical Management (m/f/x)

Industry: Mechanical engineering

Location: Hesse
Focus: International expansion (Middle East)

3 / Plant Manager (m/f/x)

Industry: Chemical Industry
Location: Türkiye
Focus: Turnaround Management 

4 / Head of Sales & Marketing (m/f/x)

Industry: Chemical Industry

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Focus: Internationalization

5 / Head of Strategic Purchasing (m/f/x)

Industry: Locks & Fittings Industry

Location: NRW
Focus: International Supplier Development

6 / Head of Human Resources (m/f/x)

Industry: Family-owned Business

Location: NRW
Focus: Efficient Personnel Organization

Reference Mandates

7 / Business Development Manager (m/f/x)

Industry: Chemical Industry

Location: NRW
Focus:
Development of Custom Manufacturing

8 / Key Account Manager (m/f/x)

Industry: Packaging Industry

Location: Hamburg
Focus:
Development of Existing Key Accounts

9 / Product Manager (m/f/x)

Industry: Lock and Fitting Technology
Location: NRW
Focus:
New Product Launch

10 / Regulatory Affairs Manager (m/f/x)

Industry: Chemical Industry

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Focus:
Approval of Cosmetic Raw Materials

11 / Technical Sales Manager (m/f/x)

Industry: Chemical Industry

Location: Hamburg
Focus:
New Customer Acquisition

12 / Supply Chain Management

Industry: Food/Packaging

Location: NRW
Focus:
Professionalization of Demand Planning

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