Kempkens x Kohler at a glance
Independent
We are an independent and partner led boutique with profound entrepreneurial and managerial experience, creatively and rapidly achieving results.
Pioneering
Kempkens x Kohler is one of the fastest growing challengers in the German-speaking Boutique Executive Search realm. We have successfully outperformed the vast majority of established players in the market.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to empower scaling companies in crafting enduring legacies, while also aiding corporations in preserving their established heritage.
We mainly focus on medium to large sized (mostly family-owned) and PE-backed corporations in the DACH market.
Empathetic
Finding an exceptional “legacy-driven” leader is not a result of an algorithm, but an ongoing process that requires a deep understanding of our partner’s situation.
Hands-On
It is a craft, upon which we have refined through years of experience.
Our Performance
4.1 Candidates
…are presented on average to close our partners’ open vacancies. We continuously refine our assessment process to offer efficient and effective advisory services.
7 - 10 weeks
…from commencing the search to the signature between our partner and the ideal candidate.
95 %
…of our projects are completed successfully in the best possible manner.
90 %
…of these are related to senior executives. The search primarily centers on gathering information about C-Level professionals, encompassing their roles, experiences, and other pertinent details related to their positions.
Customers Voices and Feedback
Managing Shareholder, RASTAL GmbH & Co. KG
Maximilian Sahm
Agile, personal, tailor-made, and impressively fast — exactly the kind of partner a medium-sized company needs. The collaboration was highly professional, transparent, and consistently aligned with our specific requirements. An executive search provider that truly understands what drives the Mittelstand and delivers genuine added value.
Chairman of the Supervisory Board Wirthwein SE
Marcus Wirthwein
Kempkens x Kohler stands out through excellent service, fast and well-structured processes, and high-caliber candidates.
Former Division President Sulzer Chemtech, now: Chief Operating Officer Crop Energies AG
Uwe Boltersdorf
I have always experienced Oliver and Sebastian as reliable partners. Every conversation is focused and purposeful, and the advice is always individual and personal. The results so far: 100% accuracy of fit! What more could you want?