Xellento Executive Search

Xellento is a German Personalberatung (recruitment consultancy) with deep expertise in executive search and specialist placement for senior leadership roles. The firm is characterised by pronounced client understanding, direct contact with relevant candidates, long experience in evaluating talent for positions, and empathy in bringing employers and candidates together. Years of partnership with clients at eye level result in outstanding client satisfaction and multi-year partnerships. Xellento's subsidiary, Board Xperts GmbH, specialises in finding competent, independent supervisory and advisory board members for client organisations.

Xellento consultants bring years of operational experience as top managers combined with recruitment expertise, having learned their craft at industry leaders and working with highest discretion and professionalism. The firm specialises in placing leadership across sectors including finance and IT leadership (CFO and CIO roles), manufacturing and mechanical engineering, medical technology, construction, life sciences, FMCG, fashion and lifestyle, media and entertainment, retail, professional services, legal, and corporate governance roles. Executive placements span board members, executive managers, business leaders in private equity portfolio companies, stock companies, foundations, mid-market and family businesses, and family offices.

Based in Munich with experience spanning multiple decades, Xellento's consultants have published on topics including top job transitions and headhunter challenges. The firm's research networks extend beyond actively job-seeking candidates to identify creative placement solutions. Xellento's approach focuses on quality and sustainability in placements, with attention to candidate competencies and personal qualities essential for long-term executive success.