Description

Senior-level Executive Research Consultant with over 25 years of international experience supporting executive search firms, in-house talent teams, and business leaders with high-impact research and talent intelligence. Proven ability to deliver executive-level talent mapping, market analysis, and competitor insights across complex, highly regulated, and global sectors.

Sector experience includes: Infrastructure, Rail, Defence & Aerospace, Life Sciences & MedTech, Digital Media & Communications, Automotive & Mobility, Energy & Clean Tech.

Known for discretion, quality, and strategic insight, with a deep understanding of executive functions from middle management through to C-level across the UK, Continental Europe (especially DACH), the Middle East, and beyond.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

Rolke Search Ltd.
Founder & Research Consultant
March 2012 - Today (14 years and 3 months)
London, UK
Providing high-level executive research to search firms and in-house clients across global markets. Key contributions:
• Delivered more than 100 research projects across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the US
• Conducted talent mapping and longlisting for senior and executive roles across multiple sectors
• Produced competitor and market intelligence reports to support hiring strategy
• Delivered diversity-focused research initiatives
• Supported full executive search processes, including candidate interviews and shortlist delivery
Self-employed
Freelance Executive Researcher
AVIATION AND AEROSPACE
June 2004 - February 2012 (7 years and 8 months)
Kinder- und Jugendhauses „UK“, Chemnitz, SN, Germany
Worked on a project basis with retained search firms and recruitment consultancies. Projects included:

• Mid to senior-level research assignments across engineering, digital, pharma, and manufacturing
• DACH and UK market focus with international mapping projects.
kmc international
Account Manager
October 2001 - April 2004 (2 years and 6 months)
London, UK
Managed client accounts within the executive search and HR consulting space, delivering research and talent insights across key sectors.