Shikar Group

SHIKAR GROUP is a European consulting firm established in 2004 that has developed into one of the leading, exclusive advisory companies in executive search and leadership consulting. The firm focuses on the people side of strategy, supporting clients in creating the personal, organisational, and cultural conditions for successful implementation of business strategy. SHIKAR GROUP operates offices in Germany and Belgium, offering tailor-made solutions aligned to specific client needs, position types, and target groups, promoting sustainability throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

SHIKAR GROUP's team includes Managing Partners Monika Hess and Mark Strasser, Partners Andreas Gauglitz, Stefan Lang, and Pauliina Vähämaa, Principal Astrid Dutschei, and Senior Consultant Fabian Wesner. The firm brings professional management background and extensive experience combined with tested methods and tools. SHIKAR GROUP works across industries including Advanced Technologies, Business and Professional Services, Consumer Goods and Retail, Financial Services and Insurance, Industrial and Manufacturing, Life Science and Healthcare, and Private Equity. Key functional areas include Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Compliance Officers, Engineering, Human Resources, Research and Development, and Sales and Marketing. The company believes sustainable recruitment promoting human sustainability increases long-term employee wellbeing and success.

SHIKAR GROUP operates throughout Europe, serving multinational corporations, public organisations, and entrepreneurial businesses. Fundamental to the firm's approach is open dialogue between advisors and clients, with the company learning about company culture and values to ensure precise candidate pre-selection. The philosophy acknowledges that hiring is sensitive, often emotional, and sometimes subject to corporate political influences, making thoughtful matching essential.