clients
Chief Product Engineering & Technology Officer
Dedalus
"Over the past few years, Mr. Fichna has successfully assisted us in filling executive positions with his expertise and network within the healthcare software industry. Thanks to his experience, he was able to respond flexibly to our needs. In our collaboration, Mr. Fichna has always been a competent partner who has provided us with timely insights into the market situation. This enabled us to react quickly and refine the profile. Mr. Fichna's process is clearly structured, goal-oriented, and transparent. The candidates presented met our high professional requirements. Based on his competency-based interviews, his candidate proposals met our expectations and their personalities were a perfect fit for our culture and the challenges ahead. Due to our long-term collaboration, Mr. Fichna was also more than accommodating in terms of conditions. From our perspective, it was a successful collaboration".
HR LEAD EMEA
permobile
"Dirk Fichna Personalberatung supported us in filling a strategically important management position for the EMEA region. Mr. Fichna had to search for suitable candidates in a difficult starting position. He quickly interviewed the first candidates and presented them to us in the form of confidential reports. The individuals presented met our criteria in terms of experience, seniority, personality, and salary range. The focus was on team building, change management, and digitalization. Mr. Fichna provided us with adequate support at every stage of the process. We can recommend Mr. Fichna 100%. A fair price-performance ratio and a partner on equal footing in medical technology".
Chairman
ChildFund
"The NGO sector is a competitive market when it comes to qualified professionals. As a smaller and lesser-known organization, we at ChildFund are not in the best position and often receive little response to our job advertisements. Dirk Fichna Personalberatung supported us in our search for applicants with a structured market approach and quickly presented us with suitable candidates with the desired skills and experience. Mr. Fichna accompanied us throughout the entire process and, in constant communication with us and the candidates, demonstrated his expertise and understanding of the different needs. We are delighted that, thanks to our collaboration with him, we were able to successfully fill the position".
candidates
Aydin K.
Director BD &
Alliances DACH
"After 15 years in my career, I thought I understood how recruiting works. Then I met Dirk Fichna and he completely reset my benchmark. He reached out to me in October 25 and from the very first interaction he delivered something that is genuinely rare in this industry: complete transparency, solid facts, and absolutely no games. He explained the role, the company, and the strategic context with such precision that I immediately knew I was dealing with someone operating on a different level.
Throughout the entire process, Dirk was far more than a recruiter. He acted as a strategic partner. His honesty, his experience, and his instinct for executive decision dynamics pushed me forward at every stage. He prepared my C level conversations with exceptional clarity, coordinated the process with intention, and supported me exactly where it mattered most.
What truly sets him apart is rare: authenticity, integrity, and a level of professionalism that cannot be faked. Dirk does not work simply to fill a position. He builds trust, creates clarity, and delivers results.
If you are looking for someone who genuinely understands what executive level recruiting requires, Dirk Fichna is the standard".
Anja T.
Cluster Manager Customer Support EMEA
"I can strongly recommend Mr. Dirk Fichna as an executive recruiter and career advisor. Over the years I have been contacted by many recruiters, but only rarely have I chosen to engage in deeper conversations. Often the roles were not compelling, the timing was not right, or the outreach felt impersonal and transactional.
My experience with Mr. Fichna was fundamentally different. Although I was not actively looking to change roles at the time, I agreed to speak with him because his communication was respectful, individualized, and convincing. He took significant time to understand my background, motivations, and longterm goals, and he presented the opportunity in a realistic yet attractive way.
From a thorough initial conversation through several interview rounds with four decisionmakers, he supported the process with detailed preparation and prompt, honest feedback after each step. I consistently felt that he balanced the interests of the potential employer with my own, and that I was wellrepresented and wellsupported throughout.
Even independent of the successful outcome, the collaboration with Mr. Fichna was valuable for my professional development. I therefore recommend him without reservation to both companies and candidates seeking a professional, trustworthy, and genuinely human partner in the recruitment process".
Ina W.
Head of UI/UX
"Dirk contacted me in 2023. From the first conversation onward, the process was straightforward, transparent, and well prepared. He explained the role, the company, and the overall context clearly and factually, without overselling or unnecessary promises.
Throughout the process, Dirk acted as a reliable partner. He understands executive decision-making, prepares C-level discussions thoroughly, and communicates expectations clearly on all sides. The process was structured, efficient, and professionally managed.
What I particularly appreciated was his credibility and consistency. Dirk is direct, keeps his word, and focuses on finding a sustainable match.
For anyone looking for a professional and trustworthy partner in executive recruiting, Dirk Fichna is someone I can recommend without hesitation".