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Why Wirz & Partners for


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We would be pleased to demonstrate to Nexxiot why Wirz & Partners has for years been the trusted Executive Search partner for leadership mandates in Switzerland’s most innovative sectors.

 

We understand Deep Tech, startups and global logistics


As one of the few executive search firms with a clear focus on board and executive mandates, we combine governance expertise with deep insight into technology-driven business models. Our team includes seasoned professionals with backgrounds in technology, manufacturing, ICT, finance, life science, digital innovation and deep tech startups. For this mandate, our partner in charge brings unique credibility: a former deep tech startup entrepreneur and CEO who collaborated with Nexxiot on a joint project in 2024. This ensures a nuanced understanding of your business and its growth ambitions.

Our clients include leading national and international organizations headquartered in the DACH region or with a strong presence across EMEA. We serve them locally while recruiting internationally—connecting visionary leaders with companies that redefine industries.

 

For Nexxiot, this means identifying a sales driven Leader and battle-proof entrepreneurial Commercial CEO who truly understands startup dynamics, can accelerate global expansion, forge strategic partnerships, and translate cutting-edge innovation into sustainable commercial success.

 

The value for you as our client is reflected in the following aspects:

  • Quality & access to top talent – we are perceived as highly relevant by the target market, as we are the brand for board and C-level recruiting.

 

  • Speed – we know the target companies and the ideal profiles, which enables us to deliver faster results.

 

  • Cultural understanding – we know the deep tech and startup sector. The partners responsible for searches have a proven senior management track record, and for years we have been successfully recruiting mandates in dynamic technology environments.

 

We support you locally and remain your partner not only throughout the recruitment process but also beyond.

 

Some reference companies we are working with: Ypsomed, Comet, Komax, Bystronic, Traco, Helbling Technik...

 

We also work successfully for organizations in regulated environments e.g. Swissmedic

 

With our regular market surveys and studies ‘W-INSIGHTS’ on various market-relevant topics, we reach our target groups and decision-makers in a highly focused way.

 

 

Why Wirz & Partners

 

Because the positions we fill have a retention which is 2-3 times higher than the average.

 

Because in 8 out of 10 cases the client entrusts us with follow-up mandates during the first mandate.

 

Because we close mandates in 4 months on average

 

Because in more than 90% of the mandates, we can create strategic added value for the client in the design of the search profile through our industry and/or subject competence.

 

Because in 30% of the mandates, the shortlist is so good that the client creates new positions, and this leads to multiple appointments.

 

 

Why people have chosen us

What our clients say about us

  • "From the very beginning we received personal and competent advice, especially when defining the search profile."
  • "We were particularly impressed by the efficient use of our time and resources."
  • "Wirz & Partners helped us develop a comprehensive candidate profile and found the perfect candidate for us."
  • "Their in-depth knowledge of the labour market helped us to quickly create an attractive job profile."
  • "All the candidates we interviewed met our requirements, not only professionally but also personally."
  • "What really sets Wirz & Partners apart is their commitment to understanding our values and challenges."
  • "They produced meaningful case studies that helped us greatly in our decision-making process."
  • "Their matchmaking enabled us to find our ideal candidate after only a few initial interviews."