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Why choose Wirz & Partners for:
Appointing Zealot's first Regional Sales Director in Germany requires access to a highly specialised talent pool at the intersection of cyber security, defence, intelligence, and government. We focus on identifying leaders who can build trust with technical operators while successfully navigating complex procurement and stakeholder environments.
Our methodology: an integrated market, customer, and role perspective
We assess candidates through a combination of market access, technical credibility, commercial execution, and relationship capital. This ensures we identify individuals capable of building a new territory, securing strategic accounts, and converting evaluations into long-term partnerships.
Access to a highly specialised candidate market
Our access is strengthened by direct industry expertise. Partner Thomas Schori previously served as Sales Director at Check Point Software Technologies, and we have successfully delivered searches for Israeli cyber-defence companies while currently executing mandate 7247 in a highly comparable market environment.
Precision through structured assessment
Candidates are evaluated against a mandate-specific framework covering government and defence access, cyber security expertise, greenfield business development, and stakeholder management capabilities. Structured interviews, market referencing, and comparative assessments ensure a robust and objective selection process.
Proven track record in cybersecurity and government-focused searches
We maintain dedicated Cyber Security and CISO Practices and regularly deliver mandates across cyber defence, information security, intelligence, and national-security-related environments. Our team also supports leading consulting firms such as Deloitte and BearingPoint in recruiting government, public-sector, and defence specialists, providing continuous access to highly relevant talent networks.
Demonstrated market credibility
An excerpt of successfully completed mandates within cybersecurity, digital trust, government advisory, and security leadership functions is provided below. These assignments demonstrate our ability to attract senior commercial, consulting, and operational leaders within markets closely aligned to Zealot's target customer landscape.
A partnership of equals
Every search is led directly by experienced partners with proven expertise in technology and cybersecurity markets. This provides Zealot with a senior-level sparring partner, clear accountability, and consistent execution throughout the entire search process.
What sets us apart from our competitors?
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."
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