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Global Reach
Since its founding, Gebrüder Schwanke has possessed deep-rooted expertise in the European Economic Area. In this core market, we focus on traditional executive search and have successfully filled key positions in more than ten European countries. Our scope ranges from highly specialized sales managers and experienced plant managers to managing directors for local subsidiaries who meet the specific requirements of the respective country. A concrete example of our work in this region is our case study on filling a management position in the Czech Republic (Link: Case Study).
Another key pillar of our international operations is the Chinese market. In China, we support our clients in particular with the strategic establishment of local structures and comprehensive organizational development (Link: Organizational Development). We assist companies in establishing stable and efficient organizational units within this highly dynamic environment. This includes analyzing existing local structures as well as designing interface positions that serve as a link between headquarters and the Chinese subsidiary. Our goal is to create sustainable structures and attract the right leaders who understand both Western corporate culture and local market mechanisms and can operate confidently within a matrix organization.
Our San Francisco Location
Schwanke International GmbH
San Francisco location
95 Third Street
San Francisco, California, 94103
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OrganizationalDevelopment
Understanding an organization, grasping its complexity, and familiarizing oneself with its corporate culture are fundamental tasks for HR consultants.
In addition to our operations in Europe and Asia, Gebrüder Schwanke has been active in the United States since 2013. Since 2015, we have maintained our own branch office there in San Francisco, which is headed by our consultant Steven B. Fashipe.
This location enables us to provide direct support to German companies as they expand into the U.S., which represents a decisive strategic advantage given the enormous volume of trade between the two nations. In North America, we fill positions ranging from branch managers to CEOs, as illustrated by our detailed case study on filling an executive leadership role in North America (Link: Case Study). Thanks to our proximity to Silicon Valley, we also maintain particularly valuable contacts in the fields of e-mobility and digital transformation.
In addition, our network extends to West Africa, where we have already successfully completed projects, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. Our partner, Steven B. Fashipe, has family roots in this region and an extensive network of personal contacts. This exclusive access enables us to provide our clients with sound advice in these emerging markets and to build bridges with local decision-makers.
Regardless of whether we are working in Europe, the Americas, China, or West Africa, Gebrüder Schwanke’s work is guided by the fundamental belief that intercultural competence is the key to sustainable success. For us, executive search goes beyond simply placing candidates. Rather, we see ourselves as bridge-builders who translate our clients’ individual philosophies, working methods, and objectives into the respective regional contexts. Our consultants place the utmost importance on being familiar with the subtle nuances and characteristics of local markets to ensure comprehensive consulting that goes beyond the standard and creates genuine added value for all parties involved.