01
Identify
Executive Search
The right leader across the entire relevant market.
Zielgerichtete Identifikation und persönliche Direktansprache von Führungskräften für Schlüsselpositionen in regulierten und wachstumsstarken Märkten.
Hannes Sommer · Executive Search Hamburg
Executive Search for leadership in healthcare.
I appoint senior leaders and key specialists in pharma, biotech, medical technology and healthcare—personally led, evidence-based and with initial assessed profiles usually within about two weeks.
Confidential consultation
Non-binding · personal · confidential
Key figures
Figures that speak for themselves.
15+
years of Executive Search and leadership advisory
300+
successfully filled key positions
Über 95%
client satisfaction throughout search mandates
ca. 2 Wo.
until the first personally assessed candidate profiles
The Hannes Sommer approach
The strongest appointment emerges when market intelligence meets human judgement.
A strong CV is not enough for business-critical roles. Leadership personality, company context and the ability to turn strategy into impact are decisive.
Services
Executive Search for business-critical leadership roles.
Three integrated elements: precise search, robust assessment and organisational clarity—for decision-makers who do not leave leadership to chance.
02
Assess
Leadership Assessment
Capability, leadership impact and cultural fit.
Zertifizierte Eignungsdiagnostik zur Evaluierung von fachlicher Eignung, Führungswirkung und kultureller Passung.
03
Develop
Organisationsberatung
Creating structures in which leadership has lasting impact.
Beratung zu Teamstruktur, Nachfolgeplanung und Führungsorganisation — für eine Besetzung, die langfristig trägt.
Industry expertise
Executive Search in healthcare. With perspective across industries.
Five perspectives on leadership in healthcare—with in-depth articles on markets, profiles, risks and search approaches.
Pharma & Biotech
„Wachstum braucht regulatorische Sicherheit.“
Read articleMedizintechnik
„Innovation requires operational leadership.“
Read articleGesundheitswesen
„Complexity requires clear responsibility.“
Read articlePrivate Equity
„Increase in value starts with the right minds.“
Read articleVenture Capital
„Scaling requires leadership before the curve.“
Read articleWhy Hannes Sommer
More precision. Less opacity.
Four principles underpin every mandate—and distinguish a quick appointment from the right appointment.
01Network
Strategische statt rein fachlicher Passung.
Als Ex-McKinsey-Berater und Gründer einer Life-Science-Personalberatung verstehe ich, wen Sie brauchen — und warum.
02Personal guidance
Persönlich. Ohne Übergaben.
Von der Identphase bis zur Unterschrift bin ich Ihr einziger Ansprechpartner — verbindlich und nah am Mandat.
03Market intelligence
Technologie im Hintergrund. Urteil im Vordergrund.
Systematisches Market Mapping erhöht Reichweite und Tempo. Die finale Bewertung bleibt immer persönlich.
04Transparency
Volle Klarheit im Process.
Werttreiber-Logik, zweiwöchentliches Reporting und klare Entscheidungsgrundlagen reduzieren Risiko und verlorene Zeit.
Process
A clear path to the right leader.
Sechs Schritte, vier Meilensteine, ein persönlich geführter Process. Jederzeit transparent — und mit ersten geprüften Profilen nach rund zwei Wochen.
- 01Kick-off & profile definition
- 02Initial profiles after about two weeks
- 03Fortnightly reporting
- 04Onboarding
01
Preparation
Voranalyse von Position, Kandidatenmarkt, Standort sowie Personal- und Budgetverantwortung.
02
Kick-off
Profilworkshop, Definition der gesuchten Persönlichkeit und verbindlicher Projektplan.
03
Ident & Market Mapping
Networkbasierte Suche, technologisch unterstützt — breit im Markt, präzise in der Auswahl.
04
Assessment
Zweistufiger Interviewprozess und optional zertifizierte Eignungsdiagnostik.
05
Presentation
Vertraulicher Kandidatenbericht und professionelle Preparation aller Interviews.
06
Appointment
Im Durchschnitt nur vier Kandidatenvorstellungen plus aktive Begleitung des Onboardings.
Hannes Sommer
Executive Search · Hamburg
Personally led
Persönlich Personal guidance. No loss of quality through handovers.
Hannes Sommer is an Executive Search consultant in Hamburg who personally supports companies from briefing to contract signature.
As a former McKinsey consultant, founder and adviser with experience from more than 300 search mandates, he combines analytical depth with a pragmatic view of leadership and organisation.
I do not look for the best CV. I look for the person who can make your next stage of development possible.
Insights & Perspektiven
Knowledge for leadership in healthcare.
Analysis, market perspectives and insights on Executive Search, leadership and organisation.
C-Level & ManagementOperations & Supply ChainBusiness Development & CommercialTransformation & NachfolgeForschung & EntwicklungPharma & BiotechMedizintechnikGesundheitswesenPrivate EquityVenture CapitalAll insights
Forschung & Entwicklung · 28. Sept. 2026
Research and development: Innovation needs leadership
How R&D leadership translates scientific quality, regulatory evidence and clear portfolio decisions into an effective innovation organization.
Read article 10 Min.
Transformation & Nachfolge · 28. Sept. 2026
Transformation and Succession: Leadership for Change
How companies in the healthcare market are preparing a succession that keeps supply and business stable while enabling change.
Read article 10 Min.
Business Development & Commercial · 25. Aug. 2026
Business Development and Commercial: Growth Begins Before Sales
Why successful commercialization in the healthcare market needs to bring together evidence, market access, partnerships and operational implementation early on.
Read article 10 Min.
Contact
Let’s discuss your next key appointment.
Whether you are filling a senior leadership vacancy, planning succession or need a robust market assessment, Hannes Sommer advises you personally and confidentially.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form. I will respond personally shortly.
Hamburg