Andreas-Christoph Hofmann

Phone: +49 (0) 151 122 01 757
Email: a.hofmann@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Automotive & e-mobility
Functional expertise: Marketing & sales, trade & services, media
Special expertise: Brand/design

Know the challenge before it arises

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann is one of the top managers in the German automotive industry and has not only read about leadership—he has lived it for 35 years at leading car manufacturers. As a former top 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 managers in the automotive sector. His business studies with a focus on marketing form a solid foundation for his in-depth understanding of the industry.

Building bridges between SMEs and automotive corporations

Through his many years of working with medium-sized suppliers, partners, and agencies, Mr. Hofmann has developed a deep understanding of the unique structures and challenges faced by medium-sized companies. He is familiar with the interfaces between medium-sized companies and automotive corporations from both perspectives and knows exactly what leadership skills are required to operate successfully in this demanding environment.

Proven in practice – at the highest level

During his 15-year career in top management at the BMW Group (2002–2017), he held precisely those key positions that are particularly in demand today: strategy (product strategy for brands), brand positioning (BMW i), product development (BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce portfolio), communications (global and regional market launch and lifecycle campaigns), and sales (sales promotion measures to push vehicles). 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 (since 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 e-mobility series, in which 3,000 limited-edition vehicles sold out in just two minutes. He knows the recipes for success in digital transformation firsthand.

Your advantage: An active automotive and agency network and proven recruitment expertise

What sets Andreas Hofmann apart is that he has personally been responsible for over 250 successful personnel placements in the automotive industry and has actively supported their further development. He has an active network of precisely those executives and specialists in the automotive industry who will drive your company forward. His Automotive News Europe Autostars Award 2021 is proof of his ability to transform companies through targeted personnel management—from price-oriented to technology-leading providers.

Immediate solutions thanks to in-depth understanding of the automotive industry, agencies, and small and medium-sized enterprises

His close collaboration with leading agencies in strategy, creation, and media, as well as with medium-sized companies, has given him unique insights into the automotive industry. He immediately recognizes which personalities and skill sets are needed to meet the specific challenges that arise in the tension between medium-sized companies and automotive corporations. Thanks to his international experience and strong social skills, he not only identifies the best professionals, but also those who are the best cultural fit for your medium-sized company and 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 knows the challenges companies face from his own experience, has already successfully solved them, and has the network to quickly fill the right management positions for you—not just to place candidates. He understands the dynamics between medium-sized companies and large corporations and finds the personalities who can operate successfully in this field of tension.

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann is a partner who will take your HR strategy in the automotive industry to a new level and is specifically geared toward the needs of companies in the automotive sector.

Mr. Andreas-Christoph Hofmann most recently supported the following positions and successfully filled them as part of exclusive consulting mandates:

CPO (Chief Product Officer)
CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)
Head of Product Strategy
Head of Competitive Analysis
Head of Product Management (Series)

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)

Head of Communications 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 Trade Marketing
Various management and specialist positions in operational sales (e.g., regional managers, product experts, salespeople)

Many positions were filled multiple times in different industries.

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Carsten Janke

Mobile: +49 (0) 151 651 51 348
Phone: +49 (0) 5244 917 9953
Email: c.janke@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Food & beverage industry, consumer goods industry
Functional expertise: Marketing & sales, organizational development

Carsten Janke, an excellent strategic thinker with over 30 years of experience in international companies, joins the Senator Partners team. Mr. Janke has in-depth expertise in complex sales structures, corporate transformation processes, and sustainable organizational development. His expertise extends in particular to the precise filling of key positions with a focus on sales, marketing, and development—essential for companies that are growing or undergoing change.

His in-depth understanding of the challenges facing the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries, as well as his extensive networks, enable him to identify forward-thinking leaders and provide companies with significant support in their strategic development. With his analytical acumen and keen sense of corporate culture, Carsten Janke ensures the sustainable integration of specialists and executives into medium-sized structures with a local and international focus.

One of Carsten Janke's main areas of expertise is the targeted recruitment of key personnel. He develops tailor-made strategies, identifies potential, and accompanies the entire selection process with the utmost precision and reliability. He relies on scientifically based aptitude assessment methods that enable accurate evaluation of professional and personal skills. This minimizes the risk of miscasting and maximizes the strategic effectiveness of every personnel decision.

His consulting services are based on a clear understanding of values: professionalism, discretion, in-depth analysis, and an uncompromising focus on quality. He combines analytical excellence with entrepreneurial foresight and, as a SENATOR partner, provides HR consulting services on an equal footing—with a genuine understanding of the specific requirements in the respective segments of the food, beverage, and consumer goods industry. His extensive industry network, sound methodological expertise, and conceptual vision make him a sought-after consultant for companies that want to actively shape sustainable growth and transformation.

Motto: "Success begins with the right people in the right place."

Mr. Carsten Janke most recently supported the following positions and successfully filled them as part of exclusive consulting mandates:

Managing Director Sales & Marketing / FMCG
Head of Sales / Food Ingredients
Sales Manager / Food Retail and Discount Stores

Sales Manager / Specialist Retail
Head of Marketing / Brand
Head of Sales Retail / Discount
Head of Key Account Management / Discount
Head of Product Management
Vice President of Sales / Consumer Products
Key Account Manager / Private Label Business
International Key Account Manager

Senior Key Account Manager / Private Label
Head of International Sales
Head of Internal Sales
Head of Organizational Development

Many positions were filled multiple times in different industries.

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Marko Miosic

Phone: +49 (0) 221 42 36 92 98

Mobile: +49 (0) 159 012 721 59
Email: m.miosic@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Construction/TGA/FM, Renewable energies/energy industry
Special expertise: Technical sales

Mr. Marko Miosic is a partner in the Competence Centers for Construction, Real Estate, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, and Renewable Energies.

Over 25 years of experience as an engineer in senior positions in the construction and real estate industry have given Marko Miosic a deep understanding of the current challenges facing the industry, particularly in the field of technical professions.

As branch manager and sales engineer, he successfully acquired, developed, and implemented construction projects. The astute selection of management personnel was crucial to his success and the success of the companies he worked for. This is where he discovered his passion for recruiting and selecting personnel and turned it into his profession.

Thanks to his extensive network and many years of experience in HR consulting, Marko Miosic is able to fill management positions in medium-sized companies optimally.

His focused and communicative approach, as well as his systematic way of working, are equally valued by candidates and clients.

Marko Miosic ensures that you receive exactly the candidates for your vacancy who will enrich your corporate culture and contribute to growth.

His motto is: The human factor is decisive; expertise alone is not enough.

Mr. Marko Miosic most recently supported the following positions and successfully filled them as part of exclusive consulting mandates:

Chief Sales Officer
sales engineers
sales representative
building services engineer
Senior Site Manager, Special Civil Engineering
division manager
Head of Controlling

Managing Director TGA
TGA construction manager
sales manager
Construction manager, building construction
Civil engineering site manager
welding engineers
transportation planner
electrical engineers
Electrical Engineering Project Manager
construction calculator

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Uwe Rautzenberg

Mobile: +49 151 6884 2197
Phone: +49 (0) 8243 99 31 990
Email: u.rautzenberg@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Mechanical engineering, production, stamping, forming technology, and metalworking
Functional expertise: Marketing and sales, Supply chain management
Special expertise: Internationalization

SENATOR Partners to welcome Uwe Rautzenberg to the team as an experienced expert. With his extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering, production, stamping and forming technology, and metalworking, he significantly enhances the group's potential.

With degrees in industrial engineering and mechanical engineering, both from the Technical University of Munich, Uwe Rautzenberg has an excellent academic background. His more than 25-year career in management positions, including several years as a managing director, is characterized by sustained success and a clear strategic focus.

His outstanding professional achievements are reflected in various areas. In business development, he was able to secure the company's continued existence through successful turnarounds and transformations and achieve significant increases in sales and efficiency. His global experience includes establishing an international production network with responsibility for sites in the US and China, as well as developing strategic alliances on a global level. With impressive innovative strength, he has opened up new business areas and accelerated processes through targeted digitization projects. In addition, his leadership skills are evident in the successful reorganization of sales, production, service, and purchasing, as well as in the implementation of challenging change management projects, such as the introduction of a team-oriented corporate culture and lean management.

Uwe Rautzenberg is convinced that careful personnel selection is the foundation for successful organizations. Even as a young engineer, he recognized in Kaizen workshops that their success depended largely on the right selection of team members. The same principle is even more important when filling management and key positions, especially when companies expect excellent performance.

Thanks to his personal dedication, extensive network, and international expertise, Uwe Rautzenberg, as a SENATOR partner, offers the ideal support for filling management and key positions in medium-sized companies with the perfect candidates. True to his motto, "The right person for the job is the key to lasting success," he focuses on excellent solutions that enable companies to reach their full potential and achieve top performance.

Mr. Uwe Rautzenberg most recently supported the following positions and successfully filled them as part of exclusive consulting mandates:

sales manager
Key Account Manager
sales consultant

sales representative
Head of Internal Sales
Production Team Leader
Lean Manager
QS/QM manager
Head of HSE (Environment and Occupational Safety)
IT team leader
personnel manager

Human Resources Officer
purchasing manager
Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Manager
Commercial Director
chief financial officer
Head of Finance and Accounting
controller

Many positions were filled multiple times in different industries.

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Wolfgang Venzl

Phone: +49 (0) 1514 285 86 28
Email: w.venzl@senator-partners.de
Industry expertise: Consumer goods, digital and online business, optoelectronics & lighting
Functional expertise: Marketing & sales, product management

After completing his studies in economics, Wolfgang Venzl was responsible for product management, marketing, sales, and corporate management at various management levels for a number of renowned brands. He has organized growth and managed restructuring phases, always in an international and multicultural environment.

He specializes in challenging and complex placements of specialists and executives. Wolfgang Venzl has comprehensive functional expertise in all key areas of business. Thanks to his many years of experience in leading sales and marketing teams and in product management, he has in-depth functional expertise across a range of industries. His industry expertise lies in the areas of consumer goods, digital & online business, and optoelectronics & lighting.

This extensive experience forms the basis for targeted recruitment. In his work as a personnel consultant, he attaches particular importance to trusting, sustainable, and professional cooperation with both clients and candidates.