Meet our team
Meet our team
Meet our team
We bring experience to the table
We bring experience to the table
We bring experience to the table

We are a team of seasoned experts who leverage the latest technologies to work smarter and faster. Yet we firmly believe that true judgement, nuance, and trust come from human insight, not algorithms.

We are a team of seasoned experts who leverage the latest technologies to work smarter and faster. Yet we firmly believe that true judgement, nuance, and trust come from human insight, not algorithms.
Michael
Illert
With nearly 20 years of experience in recruitment and executive search across Europe, the UK, and the US, I help businesses define the exact profile of leaders who truly generate value. Through my targeted search approach, I identify and secure high-impact executives who accelerate value creation and position your company for sustainable success.
michael@michaelillert.com
+31207932475
+31620853882
Michael
Illert
With nearly 20 years of experience in recruitment and executive search across Europe, the UK, and the US, I help businesses define the exact profile of leaders who truly generate value. Through my targeted search approach, I identify and secure high-impact executives who accelerate value creation and position your company for sustainable success.
michael@michaelillert.com
+31207932475
+31620853882
Michael
Illert
With nearly 20 years of experience in recruitment and executive search across Europe, the UK, and the US, I help businesses define the exact profile of leaders who truly generate value. Through my targeted search approach, I identify and secure high-impact executives who accelerate value creation and position your company for sustainable success.
michael@michaelillert.com
+31207932475
+31620853882
Stephanie
Abdel-Ahad
I am a seasoned executive search consultant with over 20 years of industry experience. For many years I have specialised in placing senior leaders in core corporate functions such as Finance, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Marketing, and HR. Based in Düsseldorf, I support international mid-sized companies, banks, and leading enterprises. Clients and candidates alike value me for my strong network across the entire DACH region. With extensive experience in building and filling leadership roles and teams, as well as deep expertise in international market development, I am proud to be recognised as a trusted expert in executive search.
stephanie@michaelillert.com
+49 211 81994722
+49 151 50922939
Stephanie
Abdel-Ahad
I am a seasoned executive search consultant with over 20 years of industry experience. For many years I have specialised in placing senior leaders in core corporate functions such as Finance, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Marketing, and HR. Based in Düsseldorf, I support international mid-sized companies, banks, and leading enterprises. Clients and candidates alike value me for my strong network across the entire DACH region. With extensive experience in building and filling leadership roles and teams, as well as deep expertise in international market development, I am proud to be recognised as a trusted expert in executive search.
stephanie@michaelillert.com
+49 211 81994722
+49 151 50922939
Stephanie
Abdel-Ahad
I am a seasoned executive search consultant with over 20 years of industry experience. For many years I have specialised in placing senior leaders in core corporate functions such as Finance, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Marketing, and HR. Based in Düsseldorf, I support international mid-sized companies, banks, and leading enterprises. Clients and candidates alike value me for my strong network across the entire DACH region. With extensive experience in building and filling leadership roles and teams, as well as deep expertise in international market development, I am proud to be recognised as a trusted expert in executive search.
stephanie@michaelillert.com
+49 211 81994722
+49 151 50922939
Michael A.
Vay
With over 10 years of experience in recruitment, I help IT professionals and leaders take the next step in their careers. I work closely with both experienced experts and companies, guiding them through the entire process, from the first conversation to a successful partnership. My goal is to build meaningful connections that create real value and lay the foundation for long-term growth.
michaelv@michaelillert.com
+491758530598
Michael A.
Vay
With over 10 years of experience in recruitment, I help IT professionals and leaders take the next step in their careers. I work closely with both experienced experts and companies, guiding them through the entire process, from the first conversation to a successful partnership. My goal is to build meaningful connections that create real value and lay the foundation for long-term growth.
michaelv@michaelillert.com
+491758530598
Michael A.
Vay
With over 10 years of experience in recruitment, I help IT professionals and leaders take the next step in their careers. I work closely with both experienced experts and companies, guiding them through the entire process, from the first conversation to a successful partnership. My goal is to build meaningful connections that create real value and lay the foundation for long-term growth.
michaelv@michaelillert.com
+491758530598
Laurin
Pfisterer
I am an experienced recruitment professional with a strong track record in connecting technical and engineering talent with leading companies. As the Director of the Engineering Division, I focus on bringing together specialists and leaders with organisations that value precision, reliability, and long-term collaboration. Having built my expertise through years of experience, I combine hands-on industry knowledge with a people-centered approach. Clients and candidates appreciate my deep understanding of the market and my commitment to creating lasting, successful matches.
laurin@michaelillert.com
+4971112175976
+4917661279676
Laurin
Pfisterer
I am an experienced recruitment professional with a strong track record in connecting technical and engineering talent with leading companies. As the Director of the Engineering Division, I focus on bringing together specialists and leaders with organisations that value precision, reliability, and long-term collaboration. Having built my expertise through years of experience, I combine hands-on industry knowledge with a people-centered approach. Clients and candidates appreciate my deep understanding of the market and my commitment to creating lasting, successful matches.
laurin@michaelillert.com
+4971112175976
+4917661279676
Laurin
Pfisterer
I am an experienced recruitment professional with a strong track record in connecting technical and engineering talent with leading companies. As the Director of the Engineering Division, I focus on bringing together specialists and leaders with organisations that value precision, reliability, and long-term collaboration. Having built my expertise through years of experience, I combine hands-on industry knowledge with a people-centered approach. Clients and candidates appreciate my deep understanding of the market and my commitment to creating lasting, successful matches.
laurin@michaelillert.com
+4971112175976
+4917661279676
Mathis
Erichsen
I engineer AI-powered intelligence systems that give our executive search practice a decisive competitive edge. My focus is building proprietary technology that maps C-suite talent networks through advanced analytics and machine learning, identifying leaders our competitors can't reach through traditional channels. Beyond pure technology deployment, I architect the workflows that seamlessly integrate AI capabilities into our search process.
mathis@michaelillert.com
+31 20 793 2476
Mathis
Erichsen
I engineer AI-powered intelligence systems that give our executive search practice a decisive competitive edge. My focus is building proprietary technology that maps C-suite talent networks through advanced analytics and machine learning, identifying leaders our competitors can't reach through traditional channels. Beyond pure technology deployment, I architect the workflows that seamlessly integrate AI capabilities into our search process.
mathis@michaelillert.com
+31 20 793 2476
Mathis
Erichsen
I engineer AI-powered intelligence systems that give our executive search practice a decisive competitive edge. My focus is building proprietary technology that maps C-suite talent networks through advanced analytics and machine learning, identifying leaders our competitors can't reach through traditional channels. Beyond pure technology deployment, I architect the workflows that seamlessly integrate AI capabilities into our search process.
mathis@michaelillert.com
+31 20 793 2476
Emre
Özbey
I deliver the deep market intelligence that powers our executive search practice, uncovering exceptional leaders. My systematic approach maps entire talent ecosystems, tracking rising stars in portfolio companies, analyzing conference circuits for subject matter experts, and identifying transformation leaders in adjacent industries. Every market map I create transforms cold outreach into informed conversations, giving our consultants the competitive intelligence to engage top talent with credibility and precision.
emre@michaelillert.com
+49 211 81994478
Emre
Özbey
I deliver the deep market intelligence that powers our executive search practice, uncovering exceptional leaders. My systematic approach maps entire talent ecosystems, tracking rising stars in portfolio companies, analyzing conference circuits for subject matter experts, and identifying transformation leaders in adjacent industries. Every market map I create transforms cold outreach into informed conversations, giving our consultants the competitive intelligence to engage top talent with credibility and precision.
emre@michaelillert.com
+49 211 81994478
Emre
Özbey
I deliver the deep market intelligence that powers our executive search practice, uncovering exceptional leaders. My systematic approach maps entire talent ecosystems, tracking rising stars in portfolio companies, analyzing conference circuits for subject matter experts, and identifying transformation leaders in adjacent industries. Every market map I create transforms cold outreach into informed conversations, giving our consultants the competitive intelligence to engage top talent with credibility and precision.
emre@michaelillert.com
+49 211 81994478







