Bornhauser People’s Management has supported companies since 1997 in finding and selecting leaders for executive teams, management and other key positions in Switzerland.
As an owner-managed executive search boutique, we combine systematic market analysis, personal direct approaches and thorough candidate assessment with our own operational experience in management, IT, consulting and sales.
Our particular expertise lies at the intersection of Business × Technology × Leadership. We find people who think commercially, understand technology as part of value creation and lead others effectively.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We find leaders who combine professional competence with commercial responsibility and leadership. Whether the context is growth, transformation or succession, the requirements follow from the specific role and your company’s development.
We support appointments to executive and management roles such as CEO, Managing Director, COO, CIO, CRO and CDO.
Whether a succession is approaching, a business unit is growing or an organisation is changing direction, we find people who translate strategic goals into concrete action, take responsibility and engage others in the next stage of development.
We assess which experience, approach to leadership and personality suit your business situation.
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We find CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT and other technology leaders who combine technological understanding with business competence and leadership strength. Their contribution to business development is crucial: can they set priorities, lead change and translate technology into effective business solutions?
We support companies in finding leaders for sales, business development, key account management and commercial leadership roles.
Our particular experience lies in complex B2B sales for IT, software, technology and consulting firms. We assess how candidates develop markets, build client relationships, manage complex sales processes and lead sales organisations.
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We find Managing Directors, Partners, Practice Leads and Consulting Leaders who combine professional expertise with client focus, business development and leadership.
We consider their ability to position consulting services in the market, develop lasting client relationships and build high-performing teams. We pay particular attention to roles at the intersection of business, technology and consulting.
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We would be pleased to discuss which competences and experience matter for your role.
For demanding leadership positions, the relevant candidate market often extends beyond the company’s location. At the same time, local business structures, accessibility and conditions shape the requirements of an appointment.
As headhunters in Switzerland, we combine knowledge of regional markets with a nationwide search. From our base in Bern, we support companies in different economic areas. The search strategy follows the role and the market in which suitable people work.
The capital region brings together public and state-affiliated organisations, ICT, consulting, industry and SMEs. For leadership and key positions, we consider each company’s environment and identify suitable candidates beyond the region.
International companies, financial services firms, and technology and consulting organisations place different demands on leadership. We find people who understand complex business models and act effectively in demanding markets.
Industry, precision technology and internationally oriented companies shape this region. For relevant leadership roles, we pay particular attention to the combination of technical understanding, business competence and collaboration across functions.
Headhunter Biel · Headhunter Seeland
The location between several Swiss economic areas opens up a candidate market beyond the region. For companies in industry, technology and services, we include suitable people from neighbouring regions in our search.
Headhunter Solothurn · Headhunter Olten
For technology-driven industrial businesses, engineering and service companies, and locally rooted SMEs, we connect the requirements of the location with a search across the wider candidate market.
Specialist industrial, technology and service companies need leaders who fit the role and company culture. Our direct approaches also reach suitable candidates outside the immediate local area.
Headhunter Burgdorf / Emmental · Headhunter Langenthal / Oberaargau
We discuss which candidate market is relevant to your position.
We understand the connection between business, technology and leadership. This understanding shapes both the search profile and our assessment of suitable candidates.
Our consultants bring professional experience in management, IT, consulting and sales. This helps us understand the conditions in which results were achieved and the contribution an individual personally made.
Our work since 1997 and our established network form the basis for targeted search and personal direct approaches in the Swiss market.
As an owner-managed boutique, we value direct collaboration, clear responsibilities and short lines of communication. You work with consultants who understand your role and personally support the search process.
For demanding executive search assignments, we work with a clearly defined brief and a committed, exclusive partnership. Together, we agree on requirements, search strategy and approach. Systematic market analysis, personal direct approaches and careful candidate assessment provide a clear basis for selection.
We work closely with boards, executive teams, hiring managers and HR. Transparent feedback and regular discussions help clarify priorities and prepare decisions.
Our aim is a carefully reasoned selection of people who fit the role, company culture and our clients’ goals.
We explore the business model, strategy, organisation and company culture. Together, we clarify the challenges of the position and the results the new leader should achieve.
We develop a clear profile covering professional requirements, relevant experience and personal qualities. We prioritise what matters for success in the specific role.
We identify relevant industries, companies and candidate markets. We approach suitable people directly and discreetly, including those who are not currently looking for a new role.
In structured personal conversations, we assess competence, past achievements, motivation and leadership. Personality and cultural fit form part of our assessment. You receive candidate dossiers with a clear evaluation of suitability.
We coordinate interviews, discuss feedback and support your decision-making. Our support extends to contract negotiations and the completion of the appointment.
Together, we discuss your situation, the requirements and a suitable search strategy.
