Hapeko Deutschland

HAPEKO, the Hanseatisches Personalkontor, has been creating lasting connections between companies and talent since 2003. As a professional recruitment consultancy and placement firm, HAPEKO specialises in executive search, professional search, interim management, and succession planning for mid-market businesses across Germany and Austria. The company serves both employers seeking top-tier candidates and experienced professionals pursuing new career opportunities, operating with a personal, direct and reliable approach that reflects Hanseatic values. HAPEKO's experienced recruitment consultants possess deep market knowledge and specialist expertise across numerous industries, guiding clients through every stage of the recruitment process from initial brief through final placement.

The company maintains core specialisations across diverse sectors including automotive, rail and mobility, banking, construction, chemicals, e-commerce, energy, finance, healthcare, retail, real estate, IT and digitalisation, logistics, machinery and plant engineering, media and publishing, medical technology, public sector, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, defence, sport and insurance. This broad sectoral coverage enables HAPEKO to deliver tailored recruitment solutions whether clients require rapid placements from existing networks, comprehensive executive search for C-level positions, specialist recruitment for mid-management roles, or interim management expertise.

With over 25 physical locations spanning from Hamburg to Lake Constance, HAPEKO combines nationwide recruitment capability with strong local presence across Germany and Austria. The company employs over 200 colleagues, including more than 100 dedicated recruitment consultants positioned strategically across major cities and regions. HAPEKO has earned repeated recognition for service excellence, receiving the TOP Consultant seal for eleven consecutive years since 2016 for quality in executive and professional search, whilst the WirtschaftsWoche magazine recognised HAPEKO as one of Germany's leading recruitment consultancies in 2025, specifically in machinery and plant engineering. Clients choose HAPEKO for its efficient, results-driven approach where a significant portion of fees is contingent on successful placement, combined with transparent service, personal account management and proven expertise in matching talent to strategic business needs.