About Us
“Ultimately, it is always our connections with others that give life its meaning.” (Wilhelm von Humboldt)
We bring together what belongs together
We support companies and individuals through critical personnel and organizational transitions—ranging from filling key positions to resolving complex leadership decisions.
Our focus extends beyond mere CVs, competencies, or organizational charts. What truly matters is the alignment of people, tasks, goals, and values; after all, a solution that is technically sound is only sustainable if it also holds up on a human and cultural level.
Executive Search and Executive Advisory: A Unified Perspective
At first glance, executive search and executive advisory appear to be two distinct services. To us, however, they are closely intertwined.
Executive search focuses on identifying the right individuals for key roles involving significant responsibility. Executive advisory focuses on guiding leaders and organizations through critical decisions, periods of change, and evolving demands.
In both cases, the unifying question is:
What does an organization need to enable people to effectively assume responsibility and achieve strong results together?
This perspective shapes our work—whether we are recruiting a new executive, addressing a strategic decision, or navigating shifts in roles and responsibilities driven by growth, transformation, or the adoption of artificial intelligence.
Experience in the IT and Consulting Sectors
We combine extensive experience in the IT industry with personalized consulting and a robust professional network.
We understand the requirements of IT consultancies, software companies, and technology-driven organizations from various perspectives—as consultants, executives, entrepreneurs, recruiters, and mentors.
This enables us to assess technical requirements and grasp business contexts while simultaneously focusing on the individual behind the role. It allows us to look beyond mere qualifications and identify personalities who can truly make an impact within a specific environment.
Personal, committed, and on equal footing
For us, good consulting begins with listening carefully.
We want to understand what a company truly needs, what goals are being pursued, and where potential tensions or unresolved questions lie. In doing so, we also address topics that may be uncomfortable but are essential for making a sound decision.
Our collaboration is personal, direct, and committed. There is no “cookie-cutter” consulting or off-the-shelf solutions. Every situation is different—and therefore deserves an individual approach.
What sets us unique
We combine:
- in-depth knowledge of the IT and consulting sectors,
- extensive leadership and business experience,
- an established network,
- a keen eye for personality, values, and corporate culture,
- and a consulting approach that does not make decisions for you, but brings greater clarity to the decision-making process.
Our goal is not a quick placement or the easiest possible answer. We aim for a solution that is professionally compelling, a good fit on a personal level, and sustainable in the long term.
Let’s talk
Whether you are looking to fill a key position, reflect on your leadership role, or clarify a complex business decision, an initial conversation usually makes it quickly apparent whether and how we can effectively support you.
Values
Appreciation
For us, valuing someone is a multidimensional and holistic process. It is the whole person we see and whose worth we appreciate.
Sustainability
Our business and personal conduct is based on sustainability, continuity, and social responsibility.
Eye level
Thanks to our own leadership experience and IT background, we quickly understand what you’re talking about. This means that you and your needs are our immediate and direct focus. On equal footing.
Teamwork and clarity
We embody professionalism and teamwork, as well as open and friendly communication, both internally and externally. We maintain an objective perspective. This allows us to quickly grasp the big picture and lays a solid foundation for a successful partnership.
Commitment
For us, the focus is on the individual—both their personal qualities and their professional expertise, we take corporate responsibility seriously and make a social impact in the areas of education and culture. We support projects and organizations across a wide range of fields that are contributing to a sustainable future for our planet.
Since 2013, empiricus has been supporting projects run by Future Hope Orphanage Home e.V. centered around the orphanage in Lagos, Nigeria.
