Matthias Barhainski

Matthias Barhainski

Telephone: +49 (0) 871 430 888 31
Email: m.barhainski@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Automotive & E-mobility, Construction/Building Services/Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering
Area of expertise: Aptitude Testing & Management Assessment, Onboarding, Management Audit

 

 

Matthias Barhainski is a partner in our centres of expertise for Automotive & E-Mobility, Construction / Technical Building Services (TGA) / Facility Management (FM) and Mechanical Engineering.
He is also our specialist in the areas of aptitude assessment and onboarding. He has also been involved in management audits and organisational development projects.

After completing his degree in business administration at the University of Passau, Matthias Barhainski joined a small recruitment consultancy in Munich that operated across various sectors and at different levels. There, he learnt the ropes of the recruitment consultancy trade from the ground up.
He began by sourcing suitable candidates in his role as a researcher/recruiter, and later went on to build up research teams and lead them as Head of Research. This has enabled him to acquire a broad knowledge of many sectors and roles, and he always knows where to find the right people for a vacancy.
At the same time, he began to build up a client network and secure his own clients, which shifted his focus even more towards his clients’ needs.

He gained this experience whilst working for a Germany-wide recruitment consultancy group specialising in technical roles (engineering positions) and has been with SENATOR since the very beginning.

Drawing on his wealth of experience in filling both technical and commercial roles, Mr Matthias Barhainski provides his clients with targeted support in their staff selection and recruitment processes. He guides candidates competently, empathetically and confidentially as they embark on new challenges and careers.

His approach is based on the principle of finding not just the candidate with the right professional qualifications for his clients, but the right person for the job.
He is a recruitment consultant / headhunter through and through.

 

Mr Matthias Barhainski has most recently advised on and successfully filled the following positions as part of exclusive consultancy assignments:

  • Head of Housing Construction
  • Head of Building Services Engineering
  • Head of Building Automation
  • Head of the Concrete Repair Division
  • Head of the Construction Division
  • CEO
  • Head of the HLS Department
  • Major Projects Department Management
  • Branch Manager, Electrical Installation / Instrumentation and Control
  • Head of Purchasing
  • Head of Quality Management
  • Head of Lettings
  • CFO
  • Logistics Division Management
  • Key Account Manager, Automotive

Many positions were filled several times across different sectors.

Further reference projects are available on request.

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Dr Armin Betz

DR ARMIN BETZ

Telephone: +49 (0) 871 430 888 88
Email: a.betz@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Automotive & E-mobility, Renewable Energy / Energy Sector, Mechanical Engineering, Civil service
Functional competence: Human Resources
Area of expertise: Aptitude Testing & Management Assessment, HR process optimisation, Management Audit

 

Dr Armin Betz founded the company in 1994 and has been a member of the Executive Board since 1996. HR Consult Group AG. His focus is on building networks and collaborative models, as demonstrated on a daily basis through the PERSONAL TOTAL and SENATOR brands. He supports the ongoing development of systems and processes within the HR consultancy sector. Many of the innovations developed by HR Consult Group AG have now become standard practice in the HR consultancy sector. The knowledge the group has accumulated over the past decades is distilled into training courses and seminars, enabling comprehensive and well-founded Training to become a recruitment consultant, which is certainly unique in Germany. With more than 250 successfully trained recruitment consultants, this constitutes a USP within the German recruitment consultancy sector.

He has now been working in HR consultancy for more than 25 years and is therefore one of the most experienced HR consultants in Germany. His consultancy work focuses on the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors, particularly e-mobility and renewable energy. The areas of human resources and Suitability diagnostics round off his profile as a consultant.

For several years, he has been working as a visiting lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences in Landshut, specialising in aptitude assessment and the latest developments in this field. He also lectures as a part-time lecturer at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Munich, covering topics such as the latest HR trends, state-of-the-art recruitment methods and potential analyses.

His PhD in the field of aptitude assessment perfectly complements his areas of expertise, particularly with regard to HR and management consultancy. The thesis focuses on identifying and demonstrating typical personality traits of engineers, as well as defining areas for development to ensure a successful career. These are covered in the book „Aptitude Testing in Practical Application“ scientifically derived and presented.

Before setting up his own business, Dr Betz worked in product marketing and marketing strategy at a leading German car manufacturer.

Having completed his degree in automotive engineering and industrial engineering, he began his professional career in the automotive industry, working in sales, development and marketing, and also spent a year in Japan with one of the largest automotive suppliers.

Dr Armin Betz

Dr Armin Betz and his team have most recently supported the recruitment of candidates for the following positions and successfully filled them as part of exclusive consultancy assignments:

  • Management
  • Director of HR for Europe
  • Commercial Management
  • Head of Finance and Accounting
  • Head of Industrial Engineering
  • Head of Production
  • Branch Manager
  • Head of the Automation Technology Team
  • Sales Management
  • Construction management
  • CEO
  • Director of Supply Chain Management
  • Vehicle Manufacturing Management
  • Head of Purchasing
  • Head of Financial Accounting
  • Head of Marketing
  • Head of Housing Construction
  • Head of Retail Logistics
  • Human Resources Management
  • Service Management
  • Used Car Sales Management
  • Plant Management
  • Operations Management / Production Management
  • CFO
  • Head of the Transport & Logistics Division
  • Sales & Technical Management
  • Head of Logistics
  • Head of Assembly / Warehouse
  • Head of Technology
  • Site Management
  • Head of the Procurement Team

Many positions were filled several times across different sectors.

Further reference projects are available on request.

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Alexander Bodensohn

Telephone: +49 / 175 / 1943242
Email: a.bodensohn@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Automotive & E-mobility, Information Technology and Telecommunications
Area of expertise: Digitalisation for Industry 4.0

After successfully completing his degree in Control and Automation Engineering at Darmstadt University of Technology, Alexander Bodensohn began his professional career in the R&D sector of the electrical industry. He initially worked in the fields of displays and „smart power“ components. He then moved into the automotive industry, where he was involved in strategic and operational technology planning. For several years, he served as research programme manager for the global „Rail Technology“ research programme at a major technology group. He also played a key role in establishing the „Sensotronic & Microsystems“ division for automotive applications. Last but not least, Mr Bodensohn was tasked with setting up and managing a division dedicated to ensuring reliability in motor vehicles and vehicle production.

In 2007, he founded his own management and recruitment consultancy, through which he has since been successfully placing experts and senior executives. The focus here is on identifying experts and executives in very tight candidate markets. His clients benefit from a continuously expanding and well-maintained network within the relevant industry and scientific community – such as in the fields of advanced battery technologies and autonomous driving.

As a qualified engineer and a manager with a long and successful track record, he is not only highly regarded by candidates and clients, but also supports senior management in their recruitment decisions.

Member of the Federal Association of German Management Consultants (BDU)
Member of the Association of German Engineers (VDI)

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann

Andreas Hofmann, Recruitment Consultant

Telephone: +49 (0) 151 122 01 757
Email: a.hofmann@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Automotive & E-mobility
Functional competence: Marketing & Sales, Retail & Services, Media
Area of expertise: Brand/Design

 

 

Recognising the challenge before it arises

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann is one of the top executives in the German automotive industry and has not only read about leadership – he has put it into practice for 35 years at leading car manufacturers. As a former senior executive at premium and mainstream brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Honda and Hyundai, he has a precise understanding of the demands placed on modern leaders in the automotive sector. His degree in business administration, specialising in marketing, provides a solid foundation for his in-depth understanding of the industry.

A bridge-builder between small and medium-sized enterprises and the automotive industry

Through his long-standing collaboration with medium-sized suppliers, partners and agencies, Mr Hofmann has developed a deep understanding of the specific structures and challenges faced by medium-sized businesses. He understands the interfaces between SMEs and automotive groups from both perspectives and knows exactly which leadership skills are required to operate successfully in this demanding environment.

Proven in practice – at the very highest level

During his 15-year career in senior management at the BMW Group (2002–2017), he held precisely the key roles that are in particularly high demand today: strategy (product strategy for brands), brand positioning (BMW i), product development (BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce portfolios), communications (global and regional market launch and lifecycle campaigns) and sales (sales promotion measures to drive vehicle sales). He developed sustainable KPI systems for dealer development and managed complex international projects such as the MINI United Festival and the IAA – challenges that many companies face today.

As Vice President of Marketing, Product & PR at Hyundai Motor Europe (from 2017), he demonstrated his flair for forward-thinking strategies with the highly acclaimed „Your turn Elon“ campaign and the spectacular launch of the IONIQ 5 electric vehicle range, during which 3,000 limited-edition vehicles sold out in just 2 minutes. He has first-hand knowledge of the keys to success in digital transformation.

Your benefit: An active network of automotive and agency contacts, and proven recruitment expertise

What sets Andreas Hofmann apart is that he has personally overseen over 250 successful recruitment placements in the automotive industry and actively supported the further development of these candidates. He has an active network of precisely those executives and specialists in the automotive sector who will drive your company forward. His receipt of the Automotive News Europe Autostars Award 2021 demonstrates his ability to transform companies through targeted human resources management – from a price-focused provider to a technology leader.

Immediate solutions based on in-depth understanding of the automotive sector, the agency industry and small and medium-sized enterprises

His close collaboration with leading agencies in strategy, creative and media, as well as with medium-sized companies, has given him unique insights into the automotive industry. He immediately recognises which personalities and skill sets are required to meet the specific challenges arising from the interplay between medium-sized companies and automotive groups. Thanks to his international experience and strong interpersonal skills, he identifies not only the best professionals, but also those who are the best cultural fit for your medium-sized company and who can successfully navigate the structures of the corporate world.

The partner who speaks the language of the automotive industry and communications agencies

Andreas Hofmann is not a theoretical consultant, but a seasoned automotive insider who understands the challenges faced by companies from his own experience, has already successfully resolved them, and has the network to quickly fill the right leadership roles for you – not just to place candidates. He understands the dynamics between SMEs and large corporations and identifies the individuals who can operate successfully within this complex environment.

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann is a partner who takes your HR strategy in the automotive sector to a new level and is specially tailored to the needs of companies in the automotive industry.

 

Mr Andreas-Christoph Hofmann has most recently supported the recruitment process for the following positions and successfully filled them as part of exclusive consultancy assignments:

  • CPO (Chief Product Officer)
  • CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)
  • Head of Product Strategy
  • Head of Competitive Analysis
  • Head of Product Management (Product Range)
  • Head of Lifecycle Management
  • Head of Launch Management
  • Head of PR and Public Relations
  • Corporate and Product Press Spokesperson
  • Head of Brand Strategy
  • Head of Communications Strategy
  • Head of Marketing Planning
  • Head of Brand and Marketing Communications
  • Head of Digital (Web/App/Social Media)
  • Management of communication campaigns
  • Head of Customer Experience (CX)
  • Head of Customer and Market Information
  • Head of Brand Experience and Sponsorship
  • Head of International Pricing
  • Head of Budgeting and Cost Planning
  • Head of Media Planning
  • Head of Retail Marketing
  • Various managerial and specialist roles in operational sales (e.g. regional managers, product specialists, sales representatives)

Many positions were filled several times across different sectors.

Further reference projects are available on request.

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Daniel Fertl

Daniel Fertl

Telephone: +49 (0) 871 430 888 52
Email: d.fertl@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Plant engineering, Automotive & E-mobility, Defence and Aerospace
Functional competence: Purchasing and Procurement, Supply Chain Management
Area of expertise: Aptitude Testing & Management Assessment

 

Following his commercial apprenticeship, he was able to learn the ropes of the industry from the ground up at a large HR consultancy.

At Senator Executive Search Partners, Mr Daniel Fertl is Head of Research at the Landshut office and specialises in the automotive and defence sectors.
In recent years, he has often taken on difficult and challenging roles in these areas.
In this role, he is involved in the areas of candidate and project management, aptitude assessment and, of course, direct recruitment („headhunting“).

In order to continue to meet these high standards, it is more important than ever to recruit highly qualified staff.
The shortage of skilled workers is set to worsen in the coming years, and competition for the best talent will become increasingly fierce.

During the recruitment process, Mr Fertl not only assesses whether candidates meet the technical requirements of the role, but also the extent to which the company and the prospective employee are a good fit on a personal level.

In this context, he always quotes Richard Branson:
„Hiring the right people takes time, the right questions and a healthy dose of curiosity. What do you think is the most important factor when building your team? For us, it’s personality.“

Daniel Fertl

Mr Daniel Fertl has most recently advised on and successfully filled the following positions as part of exclusive consultancy assignments:

  • Aviation Management
  • Vehicle Manufacturing Management
  • Vehicle Manufacturing Plant Management
  • Automotive Production Management
  • Site Management
  • Commercial Management
  • Head of Purchasing
  • Head of the Technical Department
  • Head of Quality Management
  • Head of Industrial Engineering
  • Digitalisation Team Lead
  • Head of Human Resources, Automotive
  • Sales Management for New and Used Cars
  • Automotive Retail Service Management
  • Head of Marketing
  • Contracts Lawyer – Defence Technology
  • Continuous Improvement Manager
  • Purchasing Manager
  • HR Business Partner
  • Plant Controller
  • Sales Manager, Europe – Automotive
  • Area Sales Manager, Automotive
  • Defence Sales Manager
  • Weapons Product Manager
  • Product Manager, Optronics

Many positions were filled several times across different sectors.

Further reference projects are available on request.

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