Management & Consultants
Vesterling Technology Recruiting is a family business with 50 employees that was founded by graduate computer scientist Martin Vesterling, over 25 years ago. Graduate computer scientist Georg Ruëff has been the driving force behind the company’s turnover development for over 15 years. Dr. Eva Vesterling contributes her extensive management experience and is responsible for innovative business areas as a member of the Management Board. Together with outstanding HR consultants, a competent Career Centre, qualified in-house research and numerous professional staff units, they pursue the vision and mission of Vesterling Technology Recruiting.
Graduate computer scientist Martin Vesterling, M. Sc. (pictured right) is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Vesterling Technology Recruiting. He has been at the helm of the company since 1995 and has driven its expansion into one of the leading technology recruitment consultancies in the German-speaking world. Martin Vesterling has a broad network in business associations.
Dr. Eva Vesterling is a member of the Management Board of Vesterling AG and shareholder. Before joining the family business and founding her own company, she successfully managed the business of well-known providers of vocational and academic education with up to 140 organizational and 820 lecturing employees for over a decade. She holds various management positions in trade associations in an honorary capacity.
Graduate computer scientist Georg Ruëff, M. Sc. (pictured left) joined Vesterling in 2006, then became Managing Director and has been a member of the Management Board of Vesterling AG since 2016. Georg Ruëff heads Vesterling’s recruiting in the field of information technology.
Our Consulting Team
Martin Vesterling
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Chairman of the Executive Board
Martin Vesterling is the Founder and Chairman of the Executive Board of Vesterling. After graduating in computer science at the Technical University of Munich he worked as an IT consultant for a consulting firm for 5 years and later as Head of Software Product Development for a software company. Setting up the company in 1995 he led the expansion of Vesterling to one of the leading international technology recruiting and HR consulting companies with more than 50 employees.
Focus
Information technology, executive search
Education
Computer science and economics studies, Technical University Munich
Languages
German, English, French
Memberships
Die Familienunternehmer e.V., Wirtschaftsjunioren, Junior Chamber International (JCI Senator 71891), Internationaler Wirtschaftsrat e.V.
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Dr. Eva Vesterling
Member of the Executive Board and Shareholder
Dr. Eva Vesterling is Member of the Executive Board and shareholder of Vesterling AG. After spending semesters abroad in the USA and France, she completed her studies at the University of Passau with flying colors. Her master’s thesis was on “Decision-making in the knowledge society”. Her doctorate was on the subject of “Managing Diversity”. Before joining the family business, Dr. Eva Vesterling successfully managed the business of renowned providers of vocational and academic education with up to 140 organizational and 820 teaching staff for over a decade.
Focus
Tenders, Academy, Outplacement, Company Succession
Education
Doctorate, University Passau
Languages
German, English, French
Memberships
She holds honorary memberships and executive positions in the following trade associations, among others: DIE FAMILIENUNTERNEHMER, IHK für München und Oberbayern, DIHK – Die Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer, Wirtschaftsjunioren Deutschland, Junior Chamber International
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Georg Ruëff
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Member of the Executive Board
Georg Ruëff has been working in the field of IT since 1985, in various positions such as Software Developer, (Multi-) Project Manager, Business Unit Manager, Product Manager and CTO. Georg Ruëff joined Vesterling in 2006 as CEO. Since 2016 he is Member of the Executive Board of Vesterling AG.
Focus
Information technology, executive search, career coaching, interim management, management succession
Education
Computer science and mathematics studies, Technical University Munich
Languages
German, English
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Christoph Brands
M.A.
Branch Manager Düsseldorf
Christoph Brands is a graduate in business administration (VWA) and also completed a master’s degree at the University of Duisburg-Essen with a focus on American Studies. He subsequently held various positions at several renowned HR consultancies, most recently as Head of Industry Sector Technology for national and international clients. He specialized in the sectors technology and communications, industrial products and manufacturing as well as medical technology and eHealth. Christoph Brands joined Vesterling in 2021 as a senior consultant.
Focus
Technology recruiting and career consulting, executive search and executive assessment
Education
Degree in Business administration, American Studies, University of Duisburg-Essen
Languages
German, English, Spanish
Location
Düsseldorf
+49 (89) 411114-0
Lars Brömstrup
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Branch Manager Hamburg
Lars Brömstrup graduated in computer science with a minor in economics from the University of Hamburg. He then worked for many years as a consultant, software developer, project manager and as a sales manager for various software and IT consulting companies. Lars Brömstrup joined Vesterling in 2005 as a senior consultant and has been Head of the Hamburg Office since 2012, focusing on IT specialists and executives as well as medical technology.
Focus
Information technology, medical technology, executive search
Education
Studies in Computer science with minor in economics, University of Hamburg
Languages
German, English
Memberships
Wirtschaftsjunioren, Junior Chamber International, Verein der ehemaligen Junioren bei der Handelskammer e.V.
Location
Hamburg
+49 (40) 79011438
Stephanie Kaiser
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Country Manager USA
Stephanie Kaiser worked for many years as a system engineer and SAP solution architect for technology companies such as Sun MicroSystems and BlueStar Solutions in Germany and the USA. In 2002, she joined Vesterling as a consultant to cover the American market for German clients. She also worked intensively on the placement of American candidates in the German job market and is very familiar with the issues of work permits and relocation. In the meantime, she has become acquainted with the other side of corporate recruiting as Director Talent Acquisition for IT companies and can therefore empathise very well with the needs of clients. Stephanie Kaiser supports Vesterling as Country Manager USA in the areas of recruiting, executive search and career consulting.
Focus
Information technology, SAP, data center transformation, cloud
Education
Computer science and economics studies, Technical University Munich
Languages
German, English
Standort
Chicago
+1 (630) 360-4669
Bernd Neudert
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Country Manager Austria
After studying computer science, Bernd Neudert first worked as an IT consultant in the financial sector and then held positions as Director of Sales, Customer Service and Operations for various IT service providers. Most recently, he was Managing Director of an IT consulting firm for data processing-supported optimization of business processes and of a management consulting firm. Bernd Neudert has been with Vesterling since 2001. Since 2007, he has been Head of Vesterling’s Austrian Office. He can draw on many years of expertise in personnel management, consulting, multi-project management, test management and sales, primarily in the banking, industry, IT consuling and sports management sectors.
Focus
Information technology, executive search, banking/finance
Education
Computer Science and Economics studies, University of Dortmund
Languages
German, English
Memberships
WKO Carinthia, HR Experts
Standort
Ossiach
+49 (89) 411114-0
Christof Wirtz
M.Sc. (Engineering)
Branch Manager Cologne
After completing an apprenticeship as a chemical technician, Christof Wirtz studied engineering with a focus on plant engineering and process technology. Building on five years of professional experience at a medium-sized company as project and division manager for as-built documentation and visualizations, he took over the management of an IT/CAD system house at the age of 30. In 2007, he became a personnel consultant at Vesterling, specializing in engineering and sales positions in the B2B sector. Since 2014, Christof Wirtz has been a career consultant at VDI.
Focus
Specialists and executives in the fields of engineering, plant construction, mechanical engineering, automation technology, information technology, sales
Education
Study Plant construction and process engineering, Cologne University of Technology
Languages
German, English
Memberships
Economic Juniors, Junior Chamber International
Location
Cologne
+49 (89) 411114-0
Julia Asam
M.A.
Senior Consultant
Head of HR/Accounting
Julia Asam studied at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and has been with Vesterling since 2005. She has completed further training as a human resources specialist IHK and has many years of experience in human resources management. She heads the Human Resources and Accounting departments at Vesterling.
Focus
Research management
Education
Studies of English literature, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
Languages
German, English, Frensh, Spanish
Standort
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Bernhard Gelderblom
M.Sc.
Senior Consultant
Software Development
After graduating in geography, Bernhard Gelderblom worked for a software provider for geo and IT solutions, where he programmed user interface development and server procedures. He then worked for a well-known IT service provider in software development, project management and customer support. Bernhard Gelderblom has been with Vesterling since 2011.
Focus
Software development
Education
Studies in Geography, University Heidelberg
Languages
German, English, Norwegian, Russian
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Stephan Hämmerl
M.A.
Senior Consultant
After graduating with a degree in Linguistic Information Science and Business Informatics, Stephan Hämmerl gained extensive professional experience in the sales of software products and IT project services. This culminated in 20 years on the management board of a medium-sized software company. He continues to provide his expertise to the company as a member of the supervisory board. Stephan Hämmerl strengthens Vesterling as an experienced manager and consultant with extensive IT know-how at the Munich location.
Focus
Information Technology, Executive Search, Insurance Industry
Education
Studies of Linguistic Information Science and Business Informatics, University of Regensburg
Languages
German, English
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Tobias Hans
MBA
Senior Consultant
Tobias Hans studied economics at the Technical University of Dortmund. He specialized in the fields of innovation management, business informatics and corporate management. Subsequently, he worked for several well-known software service providers as a consultant and business analyst. He acquired in-depth knowledge in management consulting, IT project management, requirements management and agile software development methods. Tobias Hans is a senior consultant at Vesterling.
Focus
Information technology, quality management
Education
Business administration, Technical University of Dortmund
Languages
German, English
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Andreas Kästner
B.A.
Head of Marketing
Andreas Kästner graduated from the Media Academy in Munich with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Media Management. After his studies, he worked as an editor & video journalist for well-known radio and TV stations in the Munich area. He then worked for over 10 years in the digital marketing department at Europe’s leading consumer electronics retailer. As Head of Marketing, Andreas Kästner is now responsible for all cross-media marketing activities at Vesterling.
Focus
Cross-media marketing
Education
Studies in Applied Media Management, Media Academy Munich
Languages
German, English, French
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Dr. Lisa Sanner
Senior Consultant
Head of Career Center
Dr. Lisa Sanner earned her doctorate at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich. She then gained several years of professional experience in publishing and most recently worked as a technical editor and team leader in a specialist publishing house. Dr. Lisa Sanner led Vesterling’s in-house research team and is now head of the Vesterling Career Center, which serves as the first point of contact for candidates and clients at Vesterling.
Focus
Career Center management
Education
Doctorate, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
Languages
German, English, Norwegian, French
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Stefan Schiffert
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Senior Consultant
Stefan Schiffert has been at home in IT for over 30 years since his studies in information technology. He has held positions as a Software Developer, Consultant, Head of PreSales and Technical Support, Technical Manager and Software Development Manager. He was instrumental in the development of the V-Model. In his last position, he was CTO for many years at a leading global provider of IT security solutions. Stefan Schiffert has been with Vesterling Personalberatung as a Senior Consultant since 2011.
Focus
Information technology, security, executive search
Education
Computer science and economics studies, University of Applied Sciences Munich
Languages
German, English
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Paolo Secci
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Senior Consultant
Paolo Secci already worked as a programmer and lecturer during his computer science studies at the University of Dortmund. After graduating with a degree in computer science, he gained many years of professional experience as a consultant and key account manager at a leading global IT and consulting company. Most recently, he worked as an independent management and personnel consultant for IT service companies. Paolo Secci is an experienced personnel consultant at Vesterling.
Focus
Information technology, executive search
Education
Study of Computer science, University of Dortmund
Languages
German, English, Italian
Location
Cologne
+49 (89) 411114-0
Pascal Sproedt
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Senior Consultant
Pascal Sproedt completed his studies in computer science in 2007 at the Institute for Computer Visualistics at the University of Koblenz. He was subsequently employed by an international software company for analysis tools in IT service management as Account Manager Northern Europe and Team Manager Development. Since 2010, he has consulted clients as an independent IT project manager in the areas of online marketing, product development, implementation coordination and product management. He also worked for several years as a personnel consultant for IT with a focus on SAP. Pascal Sproedt joined Vesterling as a senior consultant in 2014.
Focus
Information technology, SAP, mobile applications, IT project management
Education
Computer science studies with specialization in Computer Graphics and Image Processing, University of Koblenz
Languages
German, English
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Christof Wiegand
M.Sc. (Engineering)
Senior Consultant
Head of IT
After his studies, Christof Wiegand worked as a test engineer in the engine development department of a well-known German car manufacturer. Due to his focus on measurement and control technology, he has experience in electrical engineering. This period was followed by employment as an IT consultant, seminar leader and personal coach in a non-profit organisation. Christof Wiegand joined Vesterling in 2000. Here he is Head of IT and, as a senior consultant, looks after candidates with a focus on IT, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. He has been an authorised signatory at Vesterling since 2014.
Focus
Information technology, automotive engineering, measurement and control technology, embedded systems
Education
Mechanical engineering studies, University of Applied Sciences Munich
Languages
German, English
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Dr. Georg Wolf
Senior Consultant
Dr. Georg Wolf holds a doctorate from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich. After working for a Munich-based management consultancy, he worked as an independent management consultant for several years. He has been active in human resources consulting since 2012. He has specialized in the high-tech industry with a focus on IT, electronics and semiconductors and has served numerous national and international clients ranging from medium-sized companies to corporate groups. At Vesterling, he works as a senior consultant.
Focus
Information technology, executive search
Education
Doctorate, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
Languages
German, English
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Thekla Heim
MBA
Consultant
Human Resources Manager
After completing her studies at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich, Thekla Heim gained extensive experience in human resources management and also completed further training as a human resources specialist IHK. Most recently, she worked as a personnel consultant for a personnel services company specializing in the placement and supply of qualified specialists and managers. She joins the Vesterling team in the area of human resources.
Focus
Human resources
Education
Studies in Business administration, Munich University of Applied Sciences
Languages
German, English, French
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Timo Mack
M.A.
Research Consultant
Timo Mack earned a Master’s degree in German Linguistics at Ludwig Maximilian University after graduating from a technical high school. He was subsequently trained as a Career Officer at Vesterling and is now a dedicated research consultant.
Focus
Research in IT and engineering
Education
Studies in german linguistics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich
Languages
German, English, Italian, Japanese, French
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Roberta Toledo
B.Sc.
Research Consultant
Roberta Toledo studied International Business, Communication and Public Relations at the EU Business School in Munich. She then worked as a multilingual interpreter for a Brazilian media company in Sao Paulo. With excellent communications management and international vision, Roberta Toledo now finds the right candidates for our clients as a Research Consultant at Vesterling.
Focus
Research for IT and engineering
Education
Study of International Economics, EU Business School Munich
Languages
German, English, Portuguese, Spanish
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0
Khashayar Nivipour
M.A.
Consultant
Head of Research
Khashayar Nivipour holds a Master’s degree from the University of Tehran. After graduating with top grades, he worked for the German-Iranian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Iran) as Chief Commercial Officer for more than 10 years and gained valuable experience in operational consulting for companies. He accompanied business delegations to Germany. As a Research Consultant at Vesterling, Khashayar Nivipour uses his great expertise to find highly qualified IT specialists for our clients – also from abroad.
Focus
Research and Consulting for IT and engineering
Education
Study Didactics of German Language and Literature, University Teheran
Languages
German, English, French, Persian
Location
Munich
+49 (89) 411114-0