Peter Sothmann

Peter Sothmann is a highly experienced international executive search expert. He leads and participates in C-level searches in a range of functions and industries, focusing on consumer, wholesale, retail, healthcare and industrial. He also specialises in entrepreneur succession, where his high level of empathy and entrepreneurial experience help him find top-tier leaders and support their success.

Professional Focus

More than 25 years’ experience in executive search and management consulting
Expertise in consumer goods, healthcare, wholesale, retail and industrial
Recruiting for board, C-level roles and senior management succession across functions
Clients include corporate groups with national and international activities, private equity and especially owner-managed family enterprises
Specialty in entrepreneur succession searches
Fluent in German and English

Business Expertise

Managing Director of a German executive search boutique
Principal Consultant with a leading international executive search firm
Independent Corporate Communications Consultant
Founder and Managing Partner of a marketing and communications consulting agency
Group Marketing Director and Head of Corporate Development of a leading European management consulting firm

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Consumer & Retail
Healthcare & Life Sciences

Additional Sector Expertise

Consumer Health
Consumer Products
CEO & Board Services
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Professional Services
Technology
Industrial

Education & Certifications

Dipl.Kaufmann, from Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany and Gothenburg School of Economics and Commercial Law, Sweden

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