This is who we are!
Nordic Minds – one vision & mission
We are thrilled to introduce Nordic Minds to you, who we are, what we do and what we are creating together as a team!
We at Nordic Minds represent an innovative and international Human Resources Boutique with a transparent and collaborative approach that combines the use of digital tools, qualitative focus, broad functional and industry knowledge combined with Nordic leadership values and curiosity. We have the best in class reputation in complex and cross-border Executive Search projects and Talent Acquisition Consulting, both among candidates and clients.
On top of that as well as the personal note which everyone brings into the results, clients appreciate the strategically well-chosen locations Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Stockholm and, Helsinki.
Marcus – the passionate networker
Marcus has been working for over 15 years in international Executive Search and is still every day enthusiastic to grow, improve and develop business and satisfy clients on daily basis. He was born in Finland and he is for 15 years living with his family in Germany. Marcus speaks Swedish, Finnish, German and English and uses his lifelong intercultural insights for his work every single day. He was Managing Director, Partner and Member of the Executive Board at Kienbaum Executive Consultants in Germany, before building up his boutique. He advises and supports his clients in the recruitment of executive positions in the Central European and Nordic markets, as well as conducts pan-European searches for top-tier executive positions. His industry expertise lies in consumer goods, engineering, packaging, building materials, maritime and shipping, as well as renewable energy – while his skill set is focused on bringing people from different countries and cultures together.
Fanny – the DOer
Fanny is born in Finland and has already lived in Italy, Belgium, Germany, and currently Sweden. She has a decade of experience working in Business Administration and Executive Search. She speaks native Swedish, but also Finnish, English, Italian and German. Fanny applies her intercultural, people and analytical skills as a Consultant to find solutions to even the most complex searches with her clients at the international management level. Searching for the right candidate feels like a sport to her, always knowing, there is the perfect match out there. Fanny excels at serving clients on a regional level and, more specifically, in the fields of consumer goods, luxury, retail, fashion, building materials, and engineering.
Christian – the chief of operations
Christian is an ambitious partner-level Executive Search and HR Consultant with nearly 12 years’ experience in the industry. He is speaking German, English, and Russian. As COO, he is particularly instrumental in the success of the company. Christian is specialized in serving clients internationally, especially from Germany and the Nordic region, on projects at various management levels. He brings to the table a broad range of expertise in the fields of manufacturing, consumer goods, building materials, packaging, energy, and renewable energies.
Karolina – the communication pro
Being always open to new adventures, environments, cultures, and opportunities is one of her biggest advantages. She has been living and working in the US, Poland, Italy, Germany and right now Finland. She never misses a chance to explore and grow. She speaks native level German, English and Polish as well as conversational Italian and Spanish. As a Journalist, Producer and Project Manager she already worked at TV networks, newspapers, online magazines, foreign correspondences – and now for Nordic Minds as Head of Marketing. She enriches the firm with her competencies in strategic communication, employer branding, know-how and network in the media landscape. Karolina is also specialized in serving clients internationally, especially in Germany and Finland, on communications projects as well as Executive Search assignments for marketing and communications positions across industries and with media industry as key focus.
Julius – the one with a fresh view
Julius is studying in Hamburg and was always attracted to other cultures. Traveling while being a student (Nordics, in particular) is the one thing that was appealing to him always. With his father being from Sweden, he grew up bilingual. Julius is today working as an Associate for Nordic Minds, searching for the right candidates all over the Nordics and Germany.
What’s on our Nordic Minds
We know where the market is heading towards in the future: and want to be in the driver’s seat on this journey in the executive search industry: consulting awesome - based on transparency, collaboration, and data insight. We are connecting companies’ needs with the right candidates, but also connecting between cultures because we believe there should be no barrier between all the Nordic and European countries. We believe in transparent terms with clients, candidates and fellow consultants. We believe in an inclusive, diverse, international and intercultural world. We believe in Nordic leadership values and that they will play an essential role in the international leadership environment in the future. To dare to be different and challenge the market of Executive Search.
All we want is to support companies’ growth strategies, expansion internationally and success factors. People to people. Enhancing the business and career opportunities within Nordics and Central Europe and the regions’ attractiveness and investor climate. Enable sustainable connections between countries, cultures, and businesses with the major goal to help business model ideas flourish with the right people.