Empowering leaders of tomorrow.

Supporting rockstar founders, business owners and investors in finding the right executives for every growth stage.

About

Empowering leaders of tomorrow.

We deliberately operate as a focused boutique. Every search is managed hands-on and tailored to the company stage, market dynamics, and strategic objectives of our clients.

We believe that a high talent density is the most important success driver for every company. That's why we focus on hiring talent who is as skilled as, or even more skilled than, the founding team.

days average
time-to-hire

5.000

network of
executive leaders

years of start-up environment
and consulting experience

Team

The visionaries behind kandid.

KANDID Studio was founded by Mikko Peschke and Christian Schoenen with a shared belief: executive search in VC and PE environments requires more than a structured process.

It requires market insight, operational experience, and honest, senior-level advice.

Meet Mikko

Meet Christian

Services

WE SUPPORT INVESTORS, FOUNDERS, AND LEADERSHIP TEAMS.

KANDID Studio is a specialized executive search boutique focused on growth companies — primarily venture capital and private equity–backed start-ups, scale-ups, and portfolio companies across the DACH region.

We support investors, founders, and leadership teams in hiring C-level, VP-level, and Director-level executives through tailored search strategies, deep operational understanding, and a trusted network of proven leaders.

Our focus: leadership that enables growth, drives transformation, and creates sustainable enterprise value.

Go-to-Market

Building teams that drive growth, from first traction
to scalable market expansion.

General Management

Placing leaders who align strategy, execution,
and long-term vision.

Operations

Strengthening operational excellence through
experienced, hands-on leaders.

Finance

Securing financial leadership that brings structure,
clarity, and sustainable growth.

Product, Engineering & Data

Connecting companies with talent that builds, scales,
and optimizes technology-driven products.

People & Legal

Ensuring strong organizational foundations through strategic HR and legal leadership.

Investment Professionals

Identifying top-tier investment talent for funds
and portfolio companies alike.

Project Management

We believe in a unique and individual project setup and approach based on the hiring needs of our clients.

Flexible Fee Models

Fixed or variable fee structures — adapted to company stage and situation.

Advisor Network

Access to our advisor network, for expert interviews and insights.

Guarantee

Six-month replacement guarantee at no additional cost.

Case Studies

Empowering leaders of tomorrow.