Florian Brach

NEW EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Times Have Changed

The way many companies approach Executive Search still assumes a world that no longer exists. A world where roles were stable, visibility was enough, and job titles served as a proxy for impact and competence.

Today, leadership is the only real differentiator in a world reshaped by AI. The speed of change and the weight of every decision leave no room for mistakes in hiring leaders. It’s no longer about filling positions. It’s about solving real business challenges.

Times Have Changed

The way most companies approach Executive Search still assumes a world that no longer exists. A world where roles were stable, visibility was enough, and job titles served as a proxy for impact.

Today, leadership is the only real differentiator in a world reshaped by AI, where the speed of change and the weight of every decision leave no room for mistakes in hiring leaders. It’s no longer about filling positions. It’s about solving real business challenges.

HEADHUNTER SECRETS PODCAST

Florian Brach and journalist Philipp Böckmann invite you to the Headhunter Secrets Podcast for an unfiltered look at executive search and corporate power plays. Florian Brach exposes what happens behind closed doors and how talent decisions are made in German and American boardrooms, from subtle power shifts to deal-making traps.

Discover how companies secure top talent, what leaders need to succeed in the future, and how you can increase your impact and stay indispensable. Episodes are currently available in German only.

HEADHUNTER SECRETS - THE BOOK

Every day management gurus preach about the leaders of tomorrow, yet none explains how to actually find them. In this book, Florian Brach lifts the curtain on executive search and shares experiences, surprising observations, and insightful analyses from two decades as an executive headhunter.

Readers gain an honest behind-the-scenes view of the search for top leaders, along with insights and secrets that have never been revealed before.

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CEO 2028 MENTORING

Transforming Careers and Organizations

Florian Brach's CEO 2028 Mentoring program guides leaders to secure the high-stakes roles that will shape the future of their organizations - by delivering transformative results that won't be ignored.

It helps leaders increase visibility, build strong teams, and advance their careers while fostering organizational growth through measurable impact.

CEO 2028 Mentoring

For more than 20 years, I’ve been working at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and talent. I’ve supported over 300 leadership appointments across Germany and the US and mentored senior executives through pivotal career and organizational challenges.

I advise where leadership choices have significant impact on the company’s future. To back those decisions with data, we built AXXSIS, our exclusive talent intelligence platform that benchmarks leadership fit based on real context.