EUROPE
Europe is a diverse and growing region for private markets, with GPs and LPs of all fund sizes and investment strategies. Our retained search and recruitment consultants have deep networks in each core market tapping additionally into global financial centres to identify rich and diverse talent for our clients. Our teams are based in Frankfurt, Munich & Zurich, our placements are Europe-wide.
Investment Professionals
From analyst to partner, from impact to LBO, we place people across all strategies and at all levels. Our teams have deep networks, and our disciplined and effective research team, enable us to map markets and source people from both local and international centres for European roles.
Investor Relations & Fundraising
With Investor Relations & Fundraising teams growing across Europe, our expert retained search consultants access a global pool of IR professionals with relevant backgrounds for every geography and investment strategy.
CFO Search & Finance
Our CFO practice in Europe specialises in sourcing CFOs for private equity portfolio companies, particularly in Germany and Switzerland, as well as for the funds themselves. We have a deep network CFOs, experienced in working with private equity investors.
ESG & Sustainability
Increasingly important to funds of all sizes, our ESG consultants advise on the best recruitment approach for your fund, giving insight into the availability of ESG professionals, their backgrounds, experience and compensation trends in this emerging discipline.
HR, Legal & Compliance
As our clients grow, they bring in professionals to focus on other aspects of their operations including HR, Legal and Compliance. Our expert consultants advise on the first hires into these important disciplines such as Head of HR or General Counsel, as well as delivering experts at all levels into these operational teams.
Portfolio Management, Value Creation
A growing number of clients are looking to bring M&A investment professionals in-house into their portfolio companies to manage their buy and build plans. We present these opportunities to our network and demonstrate how they offer an additional, exciting career opportunity.
Europe Team
Rupert became Chief Executive of PER in September 2024.
He previously established our DACH business in 2010, launching in Munich, followed by Frankfurt in 2017 and Zürich in 2020. Under his leadership, PER has become the go-to firm in the region.
Rupert Bell
Chief Executive
Daniela is an Executive Partner at PER, having joined the firm in 2017. As Head of Frankfurt, she advises private equity investors on senior and leadership roles, working with family offices, first-time funds, established mid-market, and global large-cap firms.
Daniela Braemisch
Partner, Head of Frankfurt
Rebecca leads our Munich team at PER
Rebecca Liebel
Partner, Head of Munich
Ben heads our Swiss team, focusing on GP, LP and family office investment roles, investor relations and team build outs in Switzerland.
Ben Menai
Partner, Head of Switzerland & France
Nadja is head of CFO and senior finance roles for our clients' portfolio companies, as well as in-house senior finance roles across continental the DACH regions.
Nadja Essmann
Partner, Head of CFO Practice, DACH
Based in our Frankfurt office, Isabel is a Principal at PER. She specialises in deal team recruitment for buyout private equity funds and leads Portfolio M&A hiring for PE-backed companies across Europe, helping them appoint senior M&A and corporate development leaders.
Isabel Stauber
Principal, Portfolio M&A and Private Equity, Frankfurt
Based in our Frankfurt office, Julian is a Principal at PER. Julian studied General Management in Bad Homburg before finding his way into the world of recruitment. He started his career in financial services recruitment, placing candidates in a variety of roles within banks and financial service providers.
Julian Beck
Principal, Private Equity & Private Credit, Frankfurt
Sünne is a Principal in PER’s Buyout & Large Cap Practice, advising global clients. She brings nearly nine years of experience and a deep understanding of the European financial industry.
Suenne Drees
Principal, Private Equity, Munich
Katarina is based PER’s Munich office. As a VP, she specializes in the placement of CFOs and Finance Directors within private equity funds and their portfolio companies across the DACH region.
Katarina Stojcic
Vice President, CFO Practice, DACH
Based in our Munich office, Pia is responsible for Capital Raising and Investor Solutions roles across the DACH region. With a background in business management and consulting, she brings a strong understanding for the private markets landscape and the profiles that thrive within
Pia Ewald
Vice President, Capital Raising & Investor Solutions, DACH
Arianna joined the research team in 2023 and is based in the Frankfurt office.
Arianna Gotopo
Senior Associate, Frankfurt
Marina is a Senior Associate at PER, based in the Munich office. She focuses on junior-level roles across the DACH region, building strong relationships within the private equity space. Her Spanish background adds an international perspective, supporting connections across Europe.
Marina Gil Martinez
Senior Associate, Munich