Automotive

In response to the increasingly important role of Central and Eastern Europe in the industry, Neumann International has assisted clients in these fast growing markets by performing local and pan-European assignments. Our global networking strategy, coupled with a strong local presence, gives us a key competitive edge. As a result, we are now the market leaders in Central and Eastern Europe.

Our specialised consultants work on a wide range of human resource projects for the industry, supported by the practice’s expert dedicated in-house research assistants and specialised information/documentation centres. This is how we are able to find, help manage and develop the top talent for the automotive industry needs in today’s fast-moving environment.

Neumann International has a strong track record in recruitment for top-level positions such as those of the CEO, COO, or Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations Directors. We also have an excellent reputation for filling executive positions in R&D, innovation technology and engineering which are now of critical importance to motor manufacturers and their global suppliers. We have worked hard to build this reputation. It is based on the quality and continuity of our services.

The candidates we have placed in our client companies are particularly adept at operating in the rapidly changing environments shaped by today’s “just in time” and lean manufacturing methods, and TQM approaches and structures. We aim to help our clients develop their strengths by identifying and helping manage the industry’s talent who can assist companies bring their strategies to life and achieve their goals.

François Maechler is Neumann International’s Industrial and Automotive Sector Practice Leader. Based in Strasbourg, working across Europe for his clients, he has experience searching for senior executives in Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain and General Management  positions.

Previous Experience

François has more than 15 years of Executive Search experience and joined Neumann International in 1991. His international search experience includes a wide variety of Chief Executive, Chairman and first line roles in the industrial and automotive sectors. Due to the geographical location of the Strasbourg office, he regularly conducts search assignments for high level Executives on the French and German markets. He also has strong experience working with small and mid-sized independent companies.

Education

Mr. Maechler received his Master Degree in Social Psychology from the University of Strasbourg.