In the field of tension between continuity and disruption, our clients in mechanical and plant engineering are confronted with a variety of challenges. Our circle of customers includes, for example, the market leader in the manufacturing of high-end grinding machines, a leading international group for solutions for sheet metal processing or an innovative manufacturer of premium elevator systems. For them and numerous other leading corporations and “hidden champions”, we have repeatedly been able to fill positions such as Global Key Account Manager, Project Manager for Plant Engineering, Division Management for Technology and Project Management, Operations Controller, and Head of Quality Management.

The global EMS market has reported record growth in recent years and is expected to continue to grow considerably due to the increasing enrichment of previously mechanical components with electronics/electronic assemblies. We were able to acquire extensive know-how of the EMS market through close cooperation with one of the largest EMS service providers with more than 4,000 employees worldwide. Other customers include a rapidly growing manufacturer of electronic assemblies and integrated system solutions for medium-sized OEM customers and a leading electrical circuit board assembler in Switzerland. The following examples are representative of the pivotal positions we have filled in the EMS industry: Project Manager, Head of Business Development, Key Account Manager, Strategic Procurement and Process Engineer.

The way to networked production systems is not least based on sensors and measuring devices. Measurement and control technologies are among those technologies that are almost always needed in the industrial sector, but are often underestimated. In industrial measurement technology, we have the honour of working for a leading international group of companies headquartered in Switzerland, a large OEM supplier for springs and stamped parts, and a technology group headquartered in Germany with a global competence centre located in Switzerland. We have proven that we can inspire candidates to join our clients for key positions such as Head of Strategic Busi-ness Field Road & Traffic and Strategic Project Buyer in Pharmaceutical Systems, where the high degree of specialisation results in a limited pool of candidates.

The struggle to find managers and specialists has also become more intense among tool manufacturing companies. Thus, it is all the more gratifying – if through the successful recruitment of pioneering strategic positions we can help our clients, such as a leading global tool manufacturer based in Eastern Switzerland and a well-known manufacturer of bond tools, gain a competitive advantage. We have approached people directly and motivated them to change positions, for example as Product Manager, Key Account Manager, Head of AVOR & Logistics and Head of Manufacturing Mechanics.

The fourth industrial revolution is in full swing, and industries are changing rapidly as a result of the convergence of the digital and physical worlds. The seamless networking of machines, systems, products and people creates new processes, business models and services. The industry association Swissmem confirms what our external perception leads us to assume: employees are the most valuable and differentiating resource in companies in the age of communication and information. In particular, specialists and highly qualified experts are increasingly required and are therefore desperately sought after.

In the field of tension between continuity and disruption, our clients in mechanical and plant engineering are confronted with a variety of challenges. Our circle of customers includes, for example, the market leader in the manufacturing of high-end grinding machines, a leading international group for solutions for sheet metal processing or an innovative manufacturer of premium elevator systems. For them and numerous other leading corporations and “hidden champions”, we have repeatedly been able to fill positions such as Global Key Account Manager, Project Manager for Plant Engineering, Division Management for Technology and Project Management, Operations Controller, and Head of Quality Management.

The global EMS market has reported record growth in recent years and is expected to continue to grow considerably due to the increasing enrichment of previously mechanical components with electronics/electronic assemblies. We were able to acquire extensive know-how of the EMS market through close cooperation with one of the largest EMS service providers with more than 4,000 employees worldwide. Other customers include a rapidly growing manufacturer of electronic assemblies and integrated system solutions for medium-sized OEM customers and a leading electrical circuit board assembler in Switzerland. The following examples are representative of the pivotal positions we have filled in the EMS industry: Project Manager, Head of Business Development, Key Account Manager, Strategic Procurement and Process Engineer.

The way to networked production systems is not least based on sensors and measuring devices. Measurement and control technologies are among those technologies that are almost always needed in the industrial sector, but are often underestimated. In industrial measurement technology, we have the honour of working for a leading international group of companies headquartered in Switzerland, a large OEM supplier for springs and stamped parts, and a technology group headquartered in Germany with a global competence centre located in Switzerland. We have proven that we can inspire candidates to join our clients for key positions such as Head of Strategic Business Field Road & Traffic and Strategic Project Buyer in Pharmaceutical Systems, where the high degree of specialisation results in a limited pool of candidates.

The struggle to find managers and specialists has also become more intense among tool manufacturing companies. Thus, it is all the more gratifying – if through the successful recruitment of pioneering strategic positions we can help our clients, such as a leading global tool manufacturer based in Eastern Switzerland and a well-known manufacturer of bond tools, gain a competitive advantage. We have approached people directly and motivated them to change positions, for example as Product Manager, Key Account Manager, Head of AVOR & Logistics and Head of Manufacturing Mechanics.

The health system in Switzerland is in a state of radical change. The increasing com-plexity correlating with state-of-the-art medicine, consolidation pressure, principles such as “outpatient care over inpatient care”, the much-debated medical tariffs and the digitization that is paving the way to e-health: all of these trends increasingly give rise to the transformation of the healthcare sector into a highly technological and ex-tremely competitive industry. Four years ago, we set ourselves the goal of gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the exciting hospital ecosystem from a recruiting perspective. After a master’s thesis on diversity recruitment in healthcare and numerous successfully filled positions, we can confidently say that we have achieved our goal and that our fascination has become even stronger: To our largest and most renowned clients, we can count two leading university hospitals in Switzerland, several middle-sized cantonal hospitals and regional hospital associations. In addition to recruiting for the field of acute somatic medicine, we also have the honour of working for a renowned rehabilitation centre, for university psychiatric services and for recognised institutions in (long-term) care. The exciting spectrum of positions that we have been mandated to fill ranges from nursing & medical training therapy functions such as senior medical-technical radiology assistants, biomedical assistants in haematology and nursing department and group managers, to cross-departmental functions such as head of patient administration, clinic manager of central medical services and department manager for strategic purchasing department, all the way to senior physicians.

The Swiss biotech and medical technology sectors continue to expand. Experts often attribute increasing investments in research and development to be the basis for the sustained growth. The shortage of experts in the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology has had the greatest impact in these industries, but this has not prevented us from already successfully recruiting candidates for our clients for positions such as Sales Manager, Quality Manager and Head of Global Sourcing.

Our consultants at Meister Networks dispose of a comprehensive network in the consumer goods industry for more than 20 years and can therefore bring in their detailed expertise in the acquisition of candidates in lower and middle management. The latest developments and challenges in connection with the 2020 pandemic will continue to change shopping and consumer behaviour. Our wealth of experience covers a broad spectrum along the entire value chain of our customers including a globally renowned, traditional Swiss brand in the beverage and confectionery industry, a leading food manufacturer of frozen and convenience products and an international group in the manufacturing of dairy and fresh products. On their behalf, we have found candidates for positions both in Switzerland and abroad that are crucial for the further development of the business, such as Global Marketing Manager, Senior Brand Manager, Key Account Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Program Manager of a new production site and Sales Manager Switzerland.

The leading Swiss financial centre with its position as a world leader in cross-border private asset management can look back on an eventful decade. The market entry of FinTech start-ups is increasingly challenging traditional banks, insurance companies and asset management companies to further develop their business models. Our client portfolio with recurring, exciting search mandates includes a leading national financial institute with particular strengths in payment transactions, a renowned international insurance company and a Swiss bank that caters to medium-sized corporate customers. We have already been able to recruit candidates for these and other financial service providers for specialist and middle and lower management positions such as Senior Private Bankers, Team Leaders for Services, Real Estate Fund Managers, Market Managers for corporates clients, and Corporate Client Advisors.

After several years of strong economic activity, the Swiss construction industry is now facing new challenges. In addition to changing needs in residential construction, demographic changes and economic uncertainties, the industry is preparing for the transformation brought about by digitization. Building information modelling, networked building technology, virtual planning and simulations all in the context of stronger demands concerning ecological construction and sustainable building materials, offer the construction industry opportunities to be seized. Our clients range from medium-sized carpentry companies over regional building technology companies to one of the larg-est construction companies in the country with several thousand employees. We are proud to be able to continuously support these companies with the recruitment of Product Managers, Project Managers, Commercial Real Estate Managers, and Division Managers for carpenters and joiners.

The accelerated digitalization triggered by the corona virus at the beginning of 2020 will provide the Swiss IT and telecommunications industry (ICT) with additional momentum. Most of the players in the ICT cluster are desperately fighting for experts in the “war for talents”. We are keenly aware of this, as well as the fact that the particular specialists do not answer a basic LinkedIn request. Thanks to our core competencies core competencies we have been able to find candidates for even tricky positions such as Database Team Manager, Application Developer, Business Engineer and Change Manager for clients such as the leading IT service provider for the insurance industry, a rapidly growing full-service provider and an international leader in information control systems.

In addition to the private sector, the public sector is also in a phase of upheaval. Demographic developments, structural changes in the labour market and digitization trends influence every area of the public sector at the federal, cantonal and communal levels. Because of our regular cooperation with public administration (federal offices, cantonal offices, municipalities and also associations), we know the labour market well, even at middle and lower level management in the public sector. With successfully filled positions in administrative management, construction management, municipal writing, social services management and environment & traffic management, we can draw on a wealth of experience in direct contact in the public sector.

The growing call for a smart energy future induces profound structural changes for companies in the energy sector. The energy world of tomorrow will be characterised by decentralised structures, new technologies through a changed mix of energy sources, and measures to maintain security of supply. Long-standing activities for regional energy supply and energy trading companies as well as associations have sharpened our understanding of the challenges posed to responsible positions in the energy sector. On behalf of our clients, we were able to win people for pivotal positions as Senior HR Business Partner, Head of Real Estate Customers, Head of Electricity, Contracting Specialist, Head of Engineering, Head of Corporate Sales and Head of the Network Service Department.