Your International Team

We are a global executive search firm specializing in medical device contract manufacturing and green renewable energies.

With our deep industry knowledge and extensive network, we deliver tailored executive search solutions for outcome driven results.

“Search is more art and passion than science and statistics.”

At W&W, we are proud of our international perspective which creates a unique ability to navigate the challenges of hiring for regulated sectors. With a global network of candidates and clients and successful executive searches across the globe, our insights as a experienced and multicultural team enable us to identify, assess and secure the right talent for our clients.

skill-level

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Specialized Expertise

Having lived and worked all over the world ourselves, we know exactly what it takes to thrive in a global environment.

2

Global Reach

Our searches take us on journeys, maybe from Frankfurt to Dongguan via Atlanta and New York to Pilsen and Zurich, sometimes with a brief stop in Singapore.

3

Finding AND Securing Talent

Overcoming the challenges of relocation and fluctuating rewards expectations between regions and territories.

4

Confidentiality and Integrity

Our process is designed to fully protect the identity of our clients right up until disclosure is absolutely necessary.

5

Results-Oriented

Our process guarantees a deep knowledge and understanding of your business for a search tailored to you.

6

Support at Every Stage

Including search, interviewing and candidate psychological assessment (where required). Our average time to shortlist is 3 weeks.

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Our Core Values

Committed to creating authentic relationships with and between our team, partners, clients and candidates

Bringing our own global perspective to hiring for international businesses

Understanding and meeting set outcomes for ourselves and those we work with

Sharing our ability to understand the needs of those we work with, so we can all perform at the highest level

Our Founding Partners

Founding Partner – Head of Healthcare / Life Science Practice
Founding Partner – Head of Technology Practice

Carsten Wortmann

With over 25 years of experience in international management consulting and executive search, Carsten’s clear communication style and reputation for uncovering exceptional hidden talent has allowed him to place hundreds of senior and high-profile roles with companies all over the world.

Irene Wang

Irene excels in bridging and supporting organizations and leaders. With 20+ years of executive experience in international technology companies across APAC, EMEA, and North America, her HR strategy and operations expertise enables effective senior management hiring at W&W. 

Partners

Tara Sharma

I Deliver Executive, Commercial & Technical Talent to the BioTech, Pharma MedTech Industry

Associate Partner

Toni Fournier

Delivering retained search for MedTech executives, VP leadership roles and interim RA and QA consulting.

Associate Partner

Henrik Brabrand

Internationally seasoned executive & board search professional. Leverages top management leadership skills and global executive search experience in high quality assignment execution and client counselling.

I specialise in senior executive search and leadership advisory with broad and deep expertise in pharma, biotech, medtech, consumer, financial services, industrial, tech & food & ingredients.

Associate Partner

Our Core Team

Christine Fulgoni

  • Experience in different HR functions with a multinational corporation
  • Extensive experience in recruiting through all corporate levels
  • Experienced in individual assessment (SHL certified)
  • Multinational experience and sensitivity – has lived in St. Petersburg (Russia) and Malawi (Africa)
Recruiting Manager

Julia Herget

  • 2 years experience in HR functions and 4 years Executive Search
  • Extensive experience in researching and project management
  • Leading and managing the research team
  • Studied and worked in China and Germany with multinational exposure
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political and Social Studies, and Modern China
Recruiting Manager

Yingxia Bürgel

  • Coordinates resources from different regions with passion, efficiency and a welcoming demeanor.
  • Academic background in German language and economics
  • Has held positions in administration and marketing in the past.
  • With her Chinese roots and integration into the German and international environment, she brings valuable impulses to the global W&W platform.
Head of Research & Sourcing

Ashley Zhou

Responsible for creating engaging content and supporting the overall marketing strategy.
Currently a Graphic Design student in Paris, France, and has lived in several places around the world.
Combines her design skills with her creativity to help drive the company’s brand forward.
Marketing Associate

Prof. Dr. Ursula Klingmüller

Ursula is an internationally renowned systems biologist and department head at a leading biomedical research institute in Heidelberg, Germany, and full professor at the University of Heidelberg.

Andrew Wajs

Mr. Andrew Wajs, Strategic Industry Advisor for Technology at W&W, has an extensive executive background as Chief Technology Officer, board member and company founder. His business expertise spans sales, marketing, product management and technology development.

Strategic Advisor

Our Industry Advisors

We partner with some of the best minds in our industry to bring you wraparound support that is tailored to your needs.