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Executive search across borders – based in North America.

With the expansion of our activities in North America and our location in Toronto, Canada, we are creating a strong transatlantic connection for our clients and candidates. As our direct contact person on site, Claus Hahne is responsible for establishing and developing our presence in Canada and the USA.

With many years of international experience in executive search, Claus Hahne assists companies in identifying and recruiting qualified specialists and executives. The focus is on successfully filling key strategic positions in an increasingly globalized market environment.

Our work in Toronto aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation, efficiently implement transatlantic recruitment projects, and sustainably expand international client relationships. Through deep market understanding, intercultural competence, and a resilient network on both sides of the Atlantic, we create the framework for successful, future-oriented personnel decisions.

Senator Executive Search Partners thus stands not only for regional expertise, but also for a global perspective – and, with its Toronto location, offers central access to the North American market.

SENATOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH PARTNERS

TAILORED & INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS

SENATOR is an experienced and trustworthy personnel consultancy that operates successfully through its customer and value orientation. SENATOR offers reliable, tailor-made, individual solutions through the highest quality and process orientation with full transparency.

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Expansion into the USA & Canada

Senator Partners headhunting and HR consulting services in the US and Canada. It focuses on recruiting highly qualified executives for German and German-speaking companies already based in the US and Canada. Our mission is to connect companies with candidates who not only excel professionally, but also embody the spirit, cultural fit, and right mindset to ensure seamless integration into the corporate culture. We are at home on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Expansion into Germany

Our expertise in German-speaking countries will help you expand into Germany and other German-speaking regions. In over 30 years, we have filled more than 25,000 positions and helped many companies from the US and Canada to establish a lasting presence in this market. Of course, we also assist with acquisitions when it comes to assessing the fit of the current team.

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Our services

Targeted headhunting: Identifying and approaching executives at the management and top management level with in-depth industry expertise.
Cultural compatibility: Matching candidates who embody and promote the values and spirit of your corporate culture.
Tailor-made solutions: Development of individual recruiting strategies tailored to the specific needs of each company.
Extensive market knowledge: Profound understanding of the top management market and the specific requirements of German-speaking companies.
Long-term partnerships: Building lasting relationships with companies and candidates to provide ongoing support and advice.

Our approach

Thorough candidate screening: We place great importance on a comprehensive assessment of each candidate's professional qualifications as well as their personal and cultural suitability.
Cultural integration: Deep understanding of candidates for companies to promote high employee retention and satisfaction.
Value-based communication: Promoting open and respectful communication between companies and candidates to establish a level playing field.

By working with us, you can strengthen your leadership team with the best talent who embody your mindset in the US and Canada.

Our Experts

CLAUS HAHNE – Local contact in Kanda

Mr. Claus Hahne lives in Toronto, Canada, where he applies his international expertise to support companies in recruiting qualified specialists and executives. As a partner, he also actively promotes the strategic expansion of Senator Executive Search Partners in North America. With his in-depth knowledge, intercultural competence, and a strong network on both sides of the Atlantic, he is responsible for establishing and developing the Canadian location. The aim is to enable transatlantic recruitment, strengthen international customer relationships, and expand Senator Partners presence Senator Partners the North American market in the long term.

JOHANNA BETZ – USA

Johanna Betz specializes in the US market and supports companies in recruiting suitable specialists and executives. With extensive experience from international corporations and leading consulting firms, she brings comprehensive expertise in strategic human resources management, organizational development, and the digital transformation of HR processes—particularly in the financial sector. As part of Senator Executive Search Partners, she is driving the expansion of US activities and strengthening transatlantic client relationships through a clear focus on sustainable, strategically aligned personnel placements.

UWE RAUTZENBERG – Internationalization Inbound and Outbound

Mr. Uwe Rautzenberg is a proven specialist in internationalization – both outbound (German companies expanding abroad) and inbound (foreign companies entering the German market). With a particular focus on Brazil, China, Japan, and the USA, he supports companies in market entry and growth, especially by recruiting suitable leaders and expanding existing teams. His understanding of cultural fit encompasses not only values and corporate culture, but also the respective national culture. His international knowledge is based on his own operational experience, which he has gained both at home and abroad – in establishing cooperations and production networks, in relocations, and in setting up and expanding plants and managing companies.