Executive Search Lead (m/f/d)

Recruiting top-tier leadership to shape the future of an exceptional portfolio. This is not just a recruitment role—it is a strategic leadership function focused on executive talent strategy, leadership assessment, and long-term succession planning. You will have a direct impact on the future of our investment portfolio by ensuring the right leaders are in place to execute on vision and strategy.

Viessmann Generations Group Overview

Viessmann is a global, diversified, and independent family company founded in 1917 with a purpose-driven commitment to "co-creating living spaces for generations to come." Now in its fourth generation, the Viessmann family continues to lead the business, with Max Viessmann serving as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, carrying forward the legacy of Johann, Hans, and Martin Viessmann.

A significant milestone was reached in 2023 with the strategic partnership between Viessmann Climate Solutions and Carrier Global, forming a leading European HVAC entity. This move laid the foundation for a strategic reinvention, driving expansion and diversification in 2024. The Viessmann Generations Group (VGG) operates with a long-term investment approach, focusing on strategic co-investments, acquisitions, and minority stakes in businesses aligned with its mission. Today, VGG supports 30+ mid-sized companies and family businesses across Europe and the US, with capital and expertise aligned with our shared purpose.

The Viessmann Generations Group follows a structured investment and portfolio strategy focused on sustainability, innovation, and global impact. Our key portfolio clusters include:

• Climate – Investments in renewable energy, carbon capture, and sustainable infrastructure.

• Water – Solutions for water conservation, purification, and efficient distribution.

• Food – Sustainable agriculture, supply chain innovation, and food technology.

Viessmann Culture & Values

Viessmann’s company values, first formalized in 1966 and refined in 2016, have guided the organization for over a century:

• Responsible – We are reliable, success-oriented, and committed to sustainable business practices.

• Team-Oriented – We act fairly, transparently, and with agility, focusing on solutions.

• Entrepreneurial – We are customer-focused, innovative, and technology-driven in our decision-making.

The Opportunity: Executive Search Lead

As Executive Search Lead, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top executive talent for Viessmann Generations Group and its 30+ portfolio companies. You will shape leadership teams that drive growth, transformation, and long-term success, ensuring the best-fit talent joins the organization at the highest levels. Your influence will have a direct impact on our long-term investment outcomes.

Executive Search & Talent Strategy

• Define and execute best-in-class executive search strategies to recruit top leadership talent across Viessmann’s portfolio.

• Work directly with CEOs and Board Members to understand leadership needs and talent gaps.

• Design a structured, scalable executive hiring framework aligned with business strategy and culture, leveraging AI functionality.

• Develop and manage C-level talent pools and pipelines for critical leadership roles.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to portfolio companies on talent strategy, executive hiring, and leadership transitions.

• Partner with external search firms to bring the best executive talent into the organization.

• Build and maintain a strong network of executive leaders, advisors, and industry influencers.

• Develop and nurture  a high-potential talent pool to meet evolving talent needs across the ecosystem.

Leadership Assessment & Hiring Excellence

• Implement inclusive executive-level assessments to understand leadership potential, culture add, and strategic impact.

• Utilize data-driven selection methods and personality assessments to ensure rigorous hiring decisions.

• Innovate and refine the executive hiring process, ensuring a smooth and effective candidate experience.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Securing world-class leaders who drive value, innovation, and transformation across the Viessmann portfolio.

• Developing a repeatable, data-driven executive search process that ensures high retention and performance of leadership hires.

• Creating a robust, future-ready leadership pipeline aligned with Viessmann’s long-term business and investment strategy.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in executive search, talent acquisition, or leadership consulting, preferably with insights into an industrial environment.

• Strong expertise in C-level hiring and deep knowledge of executive search methodologies and assessments.

• A highly conceptual mind, with the ability to advise business leaders on talent decisions at the most senior levels.

• Proven ability to build and maintain executive networks across industries.

Interested?

For more information, please contact Marilyn Djie (ext.mdji@viessmann.com).