Thomas Biland – Executive Search – Executive Search – Coaching

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EXECUTIVE SEARCH ⋅ COACHING ⋅ CONSULTING

Welcome to Dr. Thomas A. Biland & Partner

Dr. Thomas A. Biland & Partner is a global executive search firm. We are committed to matching highly qualified executives with teams that they complement, and where they will flourish. Our ethical foundation guarantees discretion and transparent consultation with clients and candidates. We never compromise on quality. It is our goal to establish long-lasting relationships with our clients and candidates.

Who we are

Established in 2005, we cater for SMEs and entrepreneur-driven companies with a national and international focus. On the basis of this partnership, we look for tailored solutions that suit the company. To accomplish this, we aim to understand our clients’ business and culture as this enables us to find the right solutions. Personal contact is crucial for us and we see ourselves as a sparring partner for our clients.

What we do

Our focus is on identifying executives and key specialists who are strategic for the company, either in Switzerland or in the global environment. We have carried out a large number of mandates on almost all continents, and dealing with a wide range of cultures is part of our daily job.

It is important for us to find candidates who are suitable both professionally and personally, and we put all our efforts into this quest.

What makes us unique / Values

Integrity and honesty

Discretion, confidentiality and reliability are our top priorities. Our behaviour is ethical and our communication is open, direct and transparent at all times.

PARTNERSHIP-BASED COOPERATION

We are respectful and fair to our clients and candidates constantly. Our proactive approach is geared towards sustainability and the optimum match of candidates and clients.

UNDERSTANDING THROUGH LISTENING

Our aim is to get to know our clients and candidates by a combination of listening carefully and asking the right questions. This enables us to deliver sustainable solutions, which meet everyone’s needs.

FIRST CLASS QUALITY THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND PASSION

We regard passion and uncompromising commitment as the bedrock for above-average performance. We set high standards and believe that people who take pleasure in their work will deliver the highest quality.

Fit of Chemistry

We link up businesses with suitable candidates, with due regard to the best possible “fit of chemistry”. The future employee should not only be well equipped for the position in terms of technical skills, but also fit in well with the team and the corporate culture.

Competencies

Executive Search

We pay special attention to the combination of character and chemistry when placing a candidate.

The identification of leaders and talent requires a systematic approach as well as the utmost in creativity and dedication. We develop an in-depth analysis of the strengths, particularities, and expectations of you and your company, with the aim of identifying the very best possible candidate. He or she should not only fulfil the professional criteria – but also suit your personality and complement your team. Therefore, we use our intuition as a guide – it is one of our strengths. Our multifaceted experience in industry, our broad international network, and our extensive in-house research resources support us in delivering the best solutions.

Coaching

Impartiality and result-oriented openness enable us to help you look at yourself in the mirror.

Several years of leadership experience in international management, requiring intense receptivity to individual personalities, is the basis of our guarantee of effective service. Our clients benefit from our wide experience and know-how in assessing the available options for professional reorientation specifically in reference to each individual. We support newly appointed managers in achieving lasting and sustainable success for themselves as well as for their company.

Consulting

Experience and pragmatism, not buzzwords and theories, are our guiding ideas.

Organizational vacancies are often the result of a strategy shift or reorganization process. Comparison of potential individuals and actual position profiles may expose a gap which must be addressed with adequate and appropriate measures. In either case, we offer our qualified services to support the design and development of the organization and its corporate culture within your articulated framework.

Our Method

We start by making a careful analysis of the initial situation and clarifying our clients’ expectations. We talk at length to everyone involved to make sure we really understand the business environment, the corporate culture and the team dynamics.

Equipped with this basis, we define our recruitment strategy and launch the search and evaluation process. A methodical, targeted approach during sourcing and interviewing is as important here as transparency and efficiency throughout the process flow.

We identify candidates by a combination of professional desk-research, direct contact and the use of social media.We also use our network and the large pool of candidates, which we have developed over the years, as well as involving experts from the industries in question if necessary.

Throughout the entire search process, we remain in regular contact with our clients, providing advice and support right up to the conclusion of contract. We are also very happy to assist during the on-boarding phase.

1

Client
briefing
2

Start of
search

3

Preliminary selection
(longlist)
4

Personal interview
5

Presenta‑
tion
(shortlist)

6

Completion
of mandate
7

Follow-up

1. Client briefing

Goals (expectations, needs)
Description of position
Search criteria
Candidate personality
Environment, corporate culture
Salary structure

2. Start of search

Position profile is drafted
- Description of company, function and expectations
- Requested and needed personality, experience
- Attractivity of position
Suitable candidates are sourced through:
- Focused desk research along with a target list of companies, industries insuring a contextualize fit and industry and company culture fit
- our global network
- our pool of candidates
- social media

3. Preliminary selection (longlist)

Longlist is compiled based on the agreed criteria: merging of desk-research with sourcing within our own global network
Longlist is discussed

4. Personal interview

First contact with potential candidats (screening of key aspects via skype or telefon call)
Consultant in charge of the mandate interviews interested candidates in person to evaluate:
- Motivation
- Technical qualifications/experience
- Personality
- Fit with position profile

5. Presentation (Shortlist)

Overview of candidates (shortlist)
Candidates are presented to the client
“MPA” is completed, if requested
References are obtained (360° principle)

6. Completion of mandate

Assistance with decision-making
Support during contract negotiations
Assistance during on-boarding

7. Follow-up

Feedback discussion with client and candidate on completion of mandate
Support of placed candidate during trial period or whenever necessary

Industries / Functions

In our longstanding company history, we have successfully carried out numerous placements in a wide variety of industries and functions within Switzerland and globally. We mainly focus on SMEs, which we support as a partner in the recruiting of managers and strategic specialist, coaching and organisational development. In order to offer our customers services of the highest quality, our consultants – although generalists from their background –in a certain way arespecialized by function and industry.

“In over 15 years, together with many years of line management experience, we have acquired a broad range of expertise in many industries and built up a far-reaching global network.”

Industries

Production Industry
Technology
Services / Tourism / Consulting

Consumer Goods & Retail / Trading
Training / Management / NGO
Construction & Real Estate

Insurance (Primary & Reinsurance)
Family Offices / Selective Sectors of the Finance Industry
Travel, Transport & Logistics

Functions

Finance

Administrative MD (Finance, IT, HR et.c) for a German company in the consumer industry

Chief Accounting Officer for a global re-insurance company, at that time listed on the NYSE

Various specialists in the re-insurance industry, such as Senior Pricing Actuary , Chief Reserving Actuary or Client Relationship Manager

General Manager Finance & Supply Chain MEA (Middle East/Africa) for an established and globally reputated company in the food industry

Associate of an established German Private Equity company – also the Investment Manager

Global Head Controlling for a global market leader in the welding and machinery industry

Technology

VP, Infrastruktur & Workplace for a technology and aerospace company

VP, Enterprise Architect for a technology and aerospace company

Head Demand Management for a technology and aerospace company

Head Business Applications for a travel insurance company

Management / CEO / Board

Two Managing Directors UK and Italy for a globally operating and leading company in the field of POS displays and related services

Board Member of a leading Swiss Retailbank

CEO of an intercompany re-insurance company

Managing Director USA of a global market leader in high-tech products and services

CEO/Managing Director Brazil for a manufacturer of industrial goods

Managing Director for the country organization of a provider of tools and solutions in the office/office technology industry

Managing Director of the Swiss subsidiary of a leading textile manufacturer

Managing Director of a Swiss market leader in the field of building supply

CEO of a Swiss manufacturer of high-tech products

CFO of a global provider of technical services

CFO of a global key player in consumer goods

Country Manager for a well known consulting company

Chief Service Officer for the key infrastructure company in global Swiss transportation

CEO of a Swiss private bank

COO for a high-end brand in the sports industry

Corporate Functions

Global Head Strategy and Development for a leader in the agri business

Head Corporate Communications for a globally active financial services company that was listed also on the NYSE

Director Global Competitiveness Program and Chief Economist of a leading global organization

Head HR of the Swiss subsidiary of a world leader in healthcare, lighting and consumer goods

Political Assistent for the CEO of a globally active industrial group

Sales / Marketing

Global Head Sales for a world market leader in the field of X-Ray technology

Head Sales & Marketing as well as COO for a leading high-tech sport brand

Head Sales Asia (MD) for a market leader in high-tech measurement technology

Head Key Account Management Alps of a world leader in lighting

Global Head Sales of a leader in the building supply industry

Director Sales & Marketing for a leading global hospitality company

Head Business Development for an international company in the field of airport retailing

Group Head Sales and Marketing of a Swiss-based, internationally operating industrial service company

Executive Vice President Sales of a European market leader, located outside Switzerland

Head Sales and Marketing and member of the executive management of a leading global supplier in the building supply industry

Head Product Management of a leading Swiss retail bank

Global Category Management for a provider of components for the pharma and health industry

Head Marketing and Category Management (member of the executive management) of the Swiss mother company of a european leader in retailing (B2B/B2C)

Engineering / Manufacturing

Regional Engineering Manager EAME for the world market leader in flavour and fragrances

Head Global Engineering for a world market leader in flavour and fragrances

Head Research & Development of a european leader in retailing (B2B, B2C)

Head Innovation for a technology group in the field of logistics and warehouses

Head Manufacturing and Logistics for a globally known brand in the design and furniture industry

Coporate Manufacturing Manager for a worldwide specialist and technology partner for plant, equipment, and services

Various Project Engineers and Site Engineer Germany

Industries

Production Industry
Technology
Services / Tourism / Consulting

Consumer Goods & Retail / Trading
Training / Management
Construction & Real Estate

Insurance (Primary & Reinsurance)
Family Offices / Selective Sectors of the Finance Industry
Travel, Transport & Logistics