Areas we specialize in
Industries
At Kennedy Executive, we partner with organizations across the globe to identify, attract, and develop outstanding executive talent. With a strong international presence and deep local market insight, we deliver tailored leadership solutions that align with each client’s strategic objectives and cultural context.
Our integrated approach combines executive search, leadership assessment, and advisory services to help organizations build sustainable leadership for the future. Explore our specialized services below to learn how we support leaders and organizations worldwide
FMCG
Marketing, Communication & Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Retail
Services
Sports
Travel, Hospitality and Leisure
Today, the key to business success is to not only serve the consumers, but to also have the ability to know and predict their behaviour and preferences. At Kennedy Executive, we understand this and deliver spot on candidates, but also intelligence on the consumer market and where it is heading.
Practice Leader Kristian Scheef Madsen DNA Headhunting - Denmark
Bio-Engineering
Biotechnology
Health Management
Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
Pharmaceuticals
The Life Sciences industry is currently facing new challenges. Innovation in treatments and strategy as well as a higher emphasis on consumer marketing are impacting talent management strategies in the global life sciences sector. In terms of products and services, it is becoming more difficult to draw the lines that separate medicine, technology and science. This change is also fuelled by information- and technology-enabled consumers, disrupting the traditional ties between life-science companies, providers, payers, and patients that determined the industry in the past.
Practice Leader Carl Lens Kennedy Executive Benelux - The Netherlands and Belgium
Aviation, Aerospace & Defense
Automotive
Chemicals
Infrastructure, Construction & Services
Industrial Equipment and Components
Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
Energy
Maritime
Mining, Minerals & Metals
Semiconductor and Electronics
Today, the energy, industrial and manufacturing sectors are at a crossroad. Impacted by resource supply and demand, fiercer competition and an ageing workforce, companies must be innovative, in order to transform their business models. At Kennedy Executive, we help our clients cope with the critical need for agile leadership through careful screening of candidates that possesses both overall operational expertise and industry-specific expertise.
Practice Leader Jorg Stegemann Apollo Executive Search - France and Germany
Communication Systems
Consulting Services
Software, Hardware & Electronics
Internet / E-commerce
Information Technology
Technology drives continuous creativity, improvement and evolution, reducing the cost and time for a product, service or idea to come to market. To really exploit the opportunities, you have to go beyond the CIO, to engage with other C-suite executives, many of whom now possess a growing influence on technology-related decisions. Today’s technology is expanding at an extraordinary pace, so it is important to follow industry influencers and thought leaders to stay in the loop and learn new trends and best practices. This is where we come in by combining a deep understanding of the local tissue of every market we serve whilst having the international view that spans two continents. We know the reality of the job market in 2020. We know what moves clients and candidates and our job is to match both.
Practice Leader Federico Sucari Talent Corporate Solutions - US and Latin America
Insurance
Banks and Pension Funds
Asset Management
Alternative Channels / Investment
Consumer & Commercial Banking
Corporate Banking & Transaction Services
Financial Technology, Electronic Trading & Transaction
Investment Banking
Mergers & Acquisitions
The financial services market is in transformation mode. Increasing regulatory requirements, volatile capital markets and change in sales models are the driving factors. Our team of highly experienced consultants accompany the success of corporates globally. We adapt to customer needs and consult on specific situation. The financial services market is in transformation mode. Increasing regulatory requirements, volatile capital markets and change in sales models are the driving factors.
Practice Leader Markus Unterberger. Unterberger & Partner - Austria, Germany and Switzerland
Beauty Products
Apparel and Accessories
Fashion, Fabric & Textiles
Lifestyle Products
Luxury Vehicle Distributors
Watches and Jewelry
Historically, Luxury Goods companies experience a greater resistance against crises than other industries. Even during past economic downturns, the luxury goods industry continues on an upward spiral. At Kennedy Executive Search, we understand that people and their “savoir faire” are a fundamental competitive lever in the most successful companies. Over the years, we have been instrumental in bringing together some of the world’s most prestigious brands and highly skilled, motivated and successful individuals.
Practice Leader Laura Galli VIR HR Human Resources - Italy
Automotive OEMs
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Suppliers
E-Mobility & Electric Vehicles
Automotive Electronics
Autonomous & Connected Mobility
Automotive Software & Digitalisation
Battery Technologies
Automotive Aftermarket
The automotive industry is undergoing major transformation driven by electrification, digitalisation, sustainability requirements and new mobility models. Companies across the sector are facing increasing pressure to innovate, optimise operations and adapt to rapidly changing global markets. At Kennedy Executive Search, we support automotive manufacturers, suppliers and mobility-related businesses in identifying senior leaders who combine strategic vision, operational excellence and international market understanding. Through our global partner network, we deliver executive search and leadership advisory solutions with strong local expertise and international reach.
Practice Leader Miroslava Křivánková D.C.G. DELTA Consulting Group Czech Republic
Semiconductors & Electronic Components
Electronic Manufacturing & Industrial Automation
Embedded Systems, Connectivity & IoT
Consumer & Smart Technologies
Automotive Electronics, Aerospace & Defence
Power Electronics & Advanced Technologies
The electronics industry is driving innovation across virtually every sector of the global economy. Advances in semiconductors, connectivity, automation, AI, and embedded technologies are transforming products, industrial processes, and business models at unprecedented speed. Companies face increasing pressure to innovate faster, secure resilient supply chains, and compete in highly international markets. We understand the complexity and pace of the electronics sector and support clients across a broad range of critical roles and talent needs, combining technological expertise, strategic insight, and operational understanding to help drive growth, innovation, and transformation.
Practice Leader Jens Schulte adrian+partners - Germany