New consultants join the team of TRANSEARCH International Deutschland GmbH in Munich

Heidelore Gerbing, a business graduate with more than 20 years of experience in operational and strategic management positions in the healthcare industry, joined the Munich office as a Senior Client Partner in January 2024. She has extensive industry knowledge and an international network of decision-makers and industry contacts. Her focus is on positions in the areas of general management, sales, marketing, production / supply chain, finance and medical as well as quality management.

Sandra Haindl, with more than 20 years of experience in the successful recruitment of executives in the food and consumer goods industry, also joins the team as a Client Partner. Her focus is on advising international groups and family businesses as well as working with private equity companies. She has in-depth industry knowledge and a well-founded network.

The expertise and many years of experience of her new colleagues in various sectors promise an enriching collaboration and innovative approaches for our clients. In the following interview, Heidelore Gerbing and Sandra Haindl provide insights into their motivation, their working methods and their visions for their new role at TRANSEARCH.

TRANSEARCH: Ms. Gerbing, why did you decide to join TRANSEARCH International Germany?

Heidelore Gerbing: I decided to join TRANSEARCH very quickly after meeting some of my current colleagues. I was impressed by the diversity of personalities and the different approaches with which each individual operates very successfully in their industry. I am also convinced that you have to offer your clients an international presence today in order to successfully support them with their global challenges. This is exactly what TRANSEARCH offers with 60 locations in 40 countries.

TRANSEARCH: What motivated you to become active in the field of executive search?

Heidelore Gerbing: I had already worked for 25 years in national and international management positions in pharmaceutical companies and medical technology and asked myself how I could combine my enthusiasm for the life science/healthcare sector and my love of working with different people and issues. It was precisely at that time that I was given the opportunity to put this passion into practice in a boutique consultancy in the life science / medical technology sector.

TRANSEARCH: How do you deal with the challenges that can arise in executive search, especially with regard to today's dynamic job market?

Heidelore Gerbing: Among other things, the dynamic arises from two important factors: the reduction in the available workforce at all levels and qualifications due to the imminent retirement of the Baby Boomer generation and the new understanding of work, life goals and social value hierarchy that Generation Z is bringing into our working environment. These challenges can be met by optimizing processes in order to be successful with a smaller team if necessary and, on the other hand, by designing the environment in such a way that the often highly qualified GenZ feels accepted and recognized.

The interview was conducted by Lisa-Marie Paps, Engagement Manager at TRANSEARCH International.