Your Executive Search
\nfor China<\/p><\/div>
With us, you’ll find hand-picked executives who ensure your goals on-site in the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Finding key personnel for China means: High costs for misplacements, cultural barriers, and uncertainty about long-term success. These risks are magnified over 8,000 kilometers of distance.<\/p>\n
We create predictable results through proven selection processes and 20 years of on-site experience. As intercultural bridge builders, we find personalities who fit your company professionally and personally.<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Misplacements in China: More than just a cost factor \u2013 a strategic risk.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Are you facing a crucial decision for your China business? We understand the complexity and urgency of your situation:<\/p>\n
\n- Time-critical replacement:<\/strong> Has an executive unexpectedly resigned? Every week of vacancy costs you momentum, market share, and unsettles your team.<\/li>\n
- Long-term succession planning:<\/strong> Is a wave of retirements approaching? Secure your legacy and growth without risking operational disruptions.<\/li>\n
- Transformation Change:<\/strong> Does your company need to reorient \u2013 proactively for growth or reactively due to performance or compliance issues?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Each of these situations carries significant risks \u2013 far beyond mere recruitment costs. Wrong decisions lead to friction losses, demotivation, reputational damage, and jeopardize your China strategy.<\/p>\n
Selecting leadership personnel based on superficial job descriptions often results in ruinous recruitment cycles that waste time, money, and opportunities. Hesitation costs the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Schedule Initial Consultation<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Steinkellner Method: We don’t search for resumes – we find key shapers for your goals.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>An impressive resume is not enough. Where standard processes fail in China, our Steinkellner Method goes a step further: We focus not only on qualifications but on clear impact goals \u2013 so your executive can do what they’re supposed to do.<\/p>\n
\n- Guaranteed Intercultural Fit:<\/strong> Our two-stage European-Chinese selection process ensures executives who fit culturally and strategically \u2013 you minimize risks and accelerate implementation.<\/li>\n
- Unique Insights Efficiency:<\/strong> Thanks to video recordings, you gain a well-founded impression independent of time \u2013 you conserve resources and increase your decision quality.<\/li>\n
- Active Process Control Planning Security:<\/strong> We actively manage the process with a project management attitude \u2013 you gain reliability and focus.<\/li>\n
- Uncompromising Quality Transparency:<\/strong> You receive honest assessments \u2013 you avoid detours and make sustainable decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Methodical clarity and structure in the recruitment process for executives<\/h3><\/div><\/div>To minimize risks and maximize results, we follow a proven methodology for clarity and transparency. This structured process guarantees an efficient and successful placement process:<\/p>\n
\n- In-depth Analysis Situation Understanding:<\/strong> We analyze your situation, advise you on the task, and provide an honest initial assessment.<\/li>\n
- Definition of Impact Goals:<\/strong> Together, we define what your executive must achieve.<\/li>\n
- Calibration Profile Sharpening:<\/strong> Using dry profiles, we ensure that we understand your needs exactly.<\/li>\n
- Structured Search Selection:<\/strong> Our team in Europe and China starts the direct search and conducts the two-stage, intercultural selection process.<\/li>\n
- Presentation Decision:<\/strong> We present you with hand-picked personalities, accompany the interviews, and support you until the choice between two top talents.<\/li>\n
- Guided Onboarding: <\/b>Our responsibility and our partnership do not end with the signing of the contract.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Industry
\nExpertise<\/h3><\/div>![\"\u00c4lterer](\"https:\/\/china.38komma5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/senior-businessman-reviewing-charts-on-a-meeting-w-2025-03-07-20-35-09-utc.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Board
\nGovernance<\/h3><\/div>![\"Ein](\"https:\/\/china.38komma5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/federico-rizzarelli-Ee6m3lT14Vs-unsplash.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Functional
\nExcellence<\/h3><\/div>![\"Drei](\"https:\/\/china.38komma5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/iStock-509235361-ret_1.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Sustainability ESG Roles<\/h3><\/div>![\"Shanghai](\"https:\/\/china.38komma5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kin-li-Q41WfBriX-U-unsplash.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Your Result: Sustainable success through hand-picked executives.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Our Steinkellner Method serves your lasting success and strategic security. With our success alliance, you gain:<\/p>\n
\n- Tailor-made Shapers:<\/strong> Hand-picked leadership personalities who understand your vision, live your culture, and implement your goals.<\/li>\n
- Strategic Security:<\/strong> You end ruinous recruitment cycles, avoid costs and risks, and secure your growth.<\/li>\n
- Time and Resource Gain:<\/strong> Our efficient process saves your time for strategic priorities.<\/li>\n
- Real Freedom of Choice:<\/strong> We present at least two top candidates \u2013 for a real strategic decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Manfred
\nSteinkellner<\/h3><\/div>![\"Portr\u00e4t](\"https:\/\/china.38komma5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CHRIS-HASIBEDER_DSC7207-Bearbeitet-Bearbeitet.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Founder of Steinkellner China Search, trained technician, experienced project manager, and your personal success architect for China.<\/p>\n
He speaks German, English, and Chinese<\/p>\n
Office Innsbruck<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Judith
\nKrauss<\/h3><\/div>![\"Judith](\"https:\/\/china.38komma5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Judith-Krauss.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Specialist for top executives suitable for your company in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.<\/p>\n
She speaks German and English<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ru
\nWang<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
![\"Ru](\"https:\/\/china.38komma5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ru-Wang.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Experienced HR consultant and language talent with high implementation skills. Head of our 5-member team in Shanghai.<\/p>\n
She speaks Chinese, German, and English<\/p>\n
Office Shanghai<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Are you facing a crucial decision for your China business? We understand the complexity and urgency of your situation:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Time-critical replacement:<\/strong> Has an executive unexpectedly resigned? Every week of vacancy costs you momentum, market share, and unsettles your team.<\/li>\n
- Long-term succession planning:<\/strong> Is a wave of retirements approaching? Secure your legacy and growth without risking operational disruptions.<\/li>\n
- Transformation Change:<\/strong> Does your company need to reorient \u2013 proactively for growth or reactively due to performance or compliance issues?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Each of these situations carries significant risks \u2013 far beyond mere recruitment costs. Wrong decisions lead to friction losses, demotivation, reputational damage, and jeopardize your China strategy.<\/p>\n
Selecting leadership personnel based on superficial job descriptions often results in ruinous recruitment cycles that waste time, money, and opportunities. Hesitation costs the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Schedule Initial Consultation<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Steinkellner Method: We don’t search for resumes – we find key shapers for your goals.<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>An impressive resume is not enough. Where standard processes fail in China, our Steinkellner Method goes a step further: We focus not only on qualifications but on clear impact goals \u2013 so your executive can do what they’re supposed to do.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Guaranteed Intercultural Fit:<\/strong> Our two-stage European-Chinese selection process ensures executives who fit culturally and strategically \u2013 you minimize risks and accelerate implementation.<\/li>\n
- Unique Insights Efficiency:<\/strong> Thanks to video recordings, you gain a well-founded impression independent of time \u2013 you conserve resources and increase your decision quality.<\/li>\n
- Active Process Control Planning Security:<\/strong> We actively manage the process with a project management attitude \u2013 you gain reliability and focus.<\/li>\n
- Uncompromising Quality Transparency:<\/strong> You receive honest assessments \u2013 you avoid detours and make sustainable decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Methodical clarity and structure in the recruitment process for executives<\/h3><\/div>
<\/div>To minimize risks and maximize results, we follow a proven methodology for clarity and transparency. This structured process guarantees an efficient and successful placement process:<\/p>\n
- \n
- In-depth Analysis Situation Understanding:<\/strong> We analyze your situation, advise you on the task, and provide an honest initial assessment.<\/li>\n
- Definition of Impact Goals:<\/strong> Together, we define what your executive must achieve.<\/li>\n
- Calibration Profile Sharpening:<\/strong> Using dry profiles, we ensure that we understand your needs exactly.<\/li>\n
- Structured Search Selection:<\/strong> Our team in Europe and China starts the direct search and conducts the two-stage, intercultural selection process.<\/li>\n
- Presentation Decision:<\/strong> We present you with hand-picked personalities, accompany the interviews, and support you until the choice between two top talents.<\/li>\n
- Guided Onboarding: <\/b>Our responsibility and our partnership do not end with the signing of the contract.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Industry
\nExpertise<\/h3><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Board
\nGovernance<\/h3><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Functional
\nExcellence<\/h3><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Sustainability ESG Roles<\/h3><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Your Result: Sustainable success through hand-picked executives.<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>Our Steinkellner Method serves your lasting success and strategic security. With our success alliance, you gain:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Tailor-made Shapers:<\/strong> Hand-picked leadership personalities who understand your vision, live your culture, and implement your goals.<\/li>\n
- Strategic Security:<\/strong> You end ruinous recruitment cycles, avoid costs and risks, and secure your growth.<\/li>\n
- Time and Resource Gain:<\/strong> Our efficient process saves your time for strategic priorities.<\/li>\n
- Real Freedom of Choice:<\/strong> We present at least two top candidates \u2013 for a real strategic decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Manfred
\nSteinkellner<\/h3><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>Founder of Steinkellner China Search, trained technician, experienced project manager, and your personal success architect for China.<\/p>\n
He speaks German, English, and Chinese<\/p>\n
Office Innsbruck<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Judith
\nKrauss<\/h3><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>Specialist for top executives suitable for your company in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.<\/p>\n
She speaks German and English<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ru
\nWang<\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>Experienced HR consultant and language talent with high implementation skills. Head of our 5-member team in Shanghai.<\/p>\n
She speaks Chinese, German, and English<\/p>\n
Office Shanghai<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Strategic Security:<\/strong> You end ruinous recruitment cycles, avoid costs and risks, and secure your growth.<\/li>\n
- Definition of Impact Goals:<\/strong> Together, we define what your executive must achieve.<\/li>\n
- Unique Insights Efficiency:<\/strong> Thanks to video recordings, you gain a well-founded impression independent of time \u2013 you conserve resources and increase your decision quality.<\/li>\n
- Long-term succession planning:<\/strong> Is a wave of retirements approaching? Secure your legacy and growth without risking operational disruptions.<\/li>\n
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