In the digitalization and technology sector, we focus—as a leading executive search firm—on addressing all leadership-related questions that are essential to positioning your organization for future success and ensuring sustainable growth, while at the same time minimizing associated risks as much as possible. Digitalization and the accompanying business transformation are no simple tasks, but our executive search consultants are specialists in successfully recruiting outstanding leadership personalities.

We collaborate with the leading universities and universities of applied sciences in Switzerland, as well as with renowned and influential technology companies.

Thanks to our strong client relationships within the Swiss market, you as our client benefit from Wirz & Partners' many years of experience in executive search for technology-oriented leadership roles such as CISO , CIO and CTO positions that play a vital role in driving digital transformation within organizations.

Digitalization, Transformation, and Technology

Even though the adaptation of new technologies often takes longer than predicted, we— as a leading executive search firm—have been observing disruptive digitalization trends for several years now, trends that are challenging entire industries. This means that the pace of transformation is accelerating, and as a result, the demands on leadership teams and boards of directors are changing significantly.

The planning uncertainty we have experienced in politics and the economy in recent years places immense pressure on value flows and core business processes. Digitalization, the breaking down of silos, the shift in perspective from an internal view to a customer-centric view—these are just some of the challenges companies are facing.

According to the German digital association Bitkom, the shortage of skilled professionals in the IT sector reached a record level in 2023, with more than 149,000 open positions. For companies, this means that qualified tech and IT leaders are in higher demand than ever before.

As a specialized executive search firm in the areas of digitalization, transformation, and technology, we support our clients throughout the entire process—from analyzing the existing organizational structure and defining the target vision to recruiting executives and board members.

Executive Search for the Age of Disruption

Our mission and motivation behind our executive search services is to put our clients in the best possible position to turn upcoming challenges into competitive advantages.

Thanks to our industry focus and deep understanding of the regional market, we are able to frame key issues—such as digitalization, transformation management, and the effective handling of disruptive technologies—in the right strategic context.

Cybersecurity, mobility, big data and analytics, as well as cloud solutions, are just a few examples of such topics.

Specialized Executive Search for Microsoft Professionals & Ecosystems

The Microsoft Ecosystem is vast – and so is the demand for specialists. Almost every Swiss company relies on Microsoft products and services. Perhaps that’s why finding true Microsoft experts can be so time-consuming—and some roles are nearly impossible to fill. That’s where Wirz & Partners AG comes in, with a dedicated focus on the Microsoft environment. We bring this focus because, as former Microsoft employees, we possess deep technical knowledge and a strong understanding of the ecosystem. With that focus comes a promise of quality. We understand the detailed requirements, the specific role profiles, and we know exactly how and where to search on your behalf. That’s what makes our joint success possible.

Our clients include large SMEs, major enterprises, and Microsoft partners. They all rely on our experience and proven quality. Both are becoming increasingly important: Microsoft’s success in the cloud creates entirely new job profiles and intensifies the need for expert recruiting. Since cloud technology is still a relatively new field, the market offers only a limited number of experienced professionals. This is just one example of a market in which we offer strategic advice and apply our deep executive search expertise on your behalf.

Experienced Microsoft Executives as Your Advisors

Given the growing importance of these topics across the technology sector, it is more critical than ever that those operating in this space truly understand its dynamics. Wirz & Partners counts some of the top players in the Swiss economy among its clients.

Wirz & Partners runs a dedicated Microsoft Practice. When it comes to executive search for leaders in digitalization and technology—such as CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, or line managers with a Microsoft background—it is essential that the executive search firm brings both specialization and a strong track record in filling such highly specific roles.

At Wirz & Partners, former long-serving Microsoft executives are responsible for our Microsoft Practice in executive search.

Targeted Recruitment of SAP Executives & Experts

For more than 10 years, Wirz & Partners has operated a dedicated practice focused on SAP. We have long been the leading executive search firm when it comes to recruiting SAP specialists. With the transition to S/4HANA, a new chapter is beginning in the SAP world—one that will drive demand for SAP experts far beyond what the market can currently offer.

This talent gap affects not only SAP specialists in SAP CCCs (Customer Competence Centers) or CCoEs (Centers of Excellence), but also leadership roles across the board. In Switzerland, CIO's or Heads of IT often report directly to the CFO.

This means: a solid understanding of SAP, the implications of S/4HANA, and the ability to assess investment decisions in light of the technological advancements brought by HANA are essential. Today, this kind of deep technological understanding is increasingly expected at the CFO level.

We Define the Key KPIs

CIOs , CTOs and CDOs will also need to engage more deeply with SAP—driven by the scale of investment and the transformation processes initiated by S/4HANA.

We provide expert support in defining the most relevant recruitment KPIs when it comes to finding top technology talent in the SAP context. Our CFO Practice also works closely with us when it comes to selecting C-level executives whose responsibilities include SAP-related strategic and operational decisions.

IT Technology Executive Search

Executive Search for Key Roles in IT & Technology – We find the right minds for your digital future