Executive search with clarity and responsibility
NIK is an executive search company specialising in life sciences and regulated environments. We work with organisations and professionals who value structured processes, informed decision-making and long-term perspective. As a company, our role is to create clarity in complex hiring situations and support responsible decisions for organisations and individuals alike.
Established to address complexity in Executive Search
NIK was established in 2001 out of a clear conviction: meaningful executive search begins with connection and carries responsibility. As leadership and specialist decisions in regulated and innovation-driven industries became increasingly complex, the need for a more thoughtful, balanced approach grew. From the beginning, NIK was built on the belief that organisations and professionals must be understood, respected and connected with purpose. By combining this human perspective with disciplined execution, we support decisions that create clarity, trust and long-term impact for both sides.
Principles that guide our work as a company
As a company, NIK is guided by partnership, precision and progress. These values define how we structure our processes, engage with organisations and interact with applicants. They ensure consistency, trust and clarity across every assignment and every interaction.
Partnership
We work as a committed partner to both organisations and candidates, engaging transparently, responsibly and with a shared long-term perspective.
Precision
We apply structured analysis, clear role definition and rigorous evaluation to ensure every decision is grounded in relevance and accuracy.
Progress
We pursue continuous improvement in how we think, work and decide, ensuring our approach evolves with changing markets, organisations and careers.
A team working with shared standards and responsibility
We are a team of professionals who believe that executive search requires more than processes and networks. In our daily work, we listen carefully, challenge assumptions and take responsibility for the decisions we support. Each of us brings experience, judgement and perspective working collaboratively to create clarity and trust in complex hiring situations.
Nina Kummerlöwe
General Manager
Volker Geiße
Projekt Leader
Christoph Rusch
Junior Project Manager
Paula Montes
Marketing Manager
Simona Krot
Junior Recruiter
Anneliese Micheilis
Project Management Trainee
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We trust a team that reflects diverse experiences and welcome individuals with drive, integrity, and perspective. At NIK we care about attitude and social competences more than we care about a traditional education pathway.
Our team thrives in a fast-paced and digitally forward environment – based on our clear commitment to make purposeful connections with real-world impact.
