Pilz Seifert

Pilz+Seifert, known as 'the LeaderSeekers', is a German Personalberatung (executive search and recruitment consultancy) specialising in filling strategic logistics management positions. The firm combines deep logistics expertise with human capital knowledge to place executives and leaders in mission-critical roles. The company serves logistics service providers and logistics-oriented organisations across Germany and internationally, drawing on decades of combined experience in transport, logistics and executive recruitment.

The firm specialises in executive search for logistics positions, with particular expertise in operational and strategic HR management, organisational research, restructuring, change management, team building and market development. Pilz+Seifert understands the specific requirements for leadership candidates in logistics companies, including technical competence, social skills and strategic capability. The company serves small, medium and large enterprises, publicly traded companies, family-owned Mittelstand businesses and private equity-backed organisations.

The firm is led by Donald Pilz, who has more than 30 years in transport and logistics, including CEO positions at TNT Express Deutschland, TNT Express Western Europe Region, Palletways Deutschland and Hermes Europe (OTTO Group). Jürgen Seifert, who has 25 years of logistics and HR experience including serving as Director of Personnel at TNT, acquired the firm in 2018. Both principals emphasise personal, direct candidate engagement, discretion and targeted recruitment. Their approach combines insider knowledge of logistics requirements with strategic HR expertise for mid-market and international organisations.