{"id":120,"date":"2015-05-02T13:27:59","date_gmt":"2015-05-02T11:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espi.blog-texter.de\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2025-10-18T12:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T10:06:18","slug":"references","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/en\/references","title":{"rendered":"References"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\u00a0Our executive search references<\/h1>\n<p>Successful partnerships inspire us \u2014 and our clients! This is an extract from our track record of the recent years:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<ul>\n<li>asknet (Software)<\/li>\n<li>Concardis (Payment)<\/li>\n<li>GoDaddy (Webhosting)<\/li>\n<li>Hallhuber (Fashion)<\/li>\n<li>Host Europe (Webhosting)<\/li>\n<li>H\u00f6dlmayr (Logistics)<\/li>\n<li>Ionos (formerly 1&amp;1 Internet; Webhosting)<\/li>\n<li>Ionos Cloud (formerly ProfitBricks; Cloud services)<\/li>\n<li>Mackevision Medien Design (3D Graphics, CGI)<\/li>\n<li>Melitta (Consumer Goods)<\/li>\n<li>Miba (Industry, Technology)<\/li>\n<li>Open-Xchange (Webhosting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\">\n<ul>\n<li>OpenText (Software)<\/li>\n<li>Parallels (Software)<\/li>\n<li>PlusServer (Cloud services)<\/li>\n<li>Protection One (Security)<\/li>\n<li>Quentic (formerly EcoIntense; Software)<\/li>\n<li>Sedo (Domain trading)<\/li>\n<li>Steigenberger Hotels (Tourism)<\/li>\n<li>T\u00e9lefonica (Telecommunication)<\/li>\n<li>Trumpf (Engineering)<\/li>\n<li>United Internet Media (Online Marketing)<\/li>\n<li>vitaliberty (Software)<\/li>\n<li>Yext (Software)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What our clients say about us<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s what some of them have to say about working with espiridon:<\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-3 one2-one4-one4\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p>\u00bbespiridon manages to wonderfully combine professionalism, trustworthy cooperation, and fun in their <a href=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/en\/executive-search-2\">executive search<\/a>. These qualities help them work with us to get <strong>great results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Our collaboration is marked by a <strong>high level of mutual appreciation<\/strong>. The way espiridon adapted to our requirements is impressive \u2013 we will certainly continue to work with espiridon in the future!\u00ab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-testimonial aligncenter wp-image-1535 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ssonn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\">\n<h4><b>Sabine Sonn<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>formerly\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mackevision.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mackevision Medien Design GmbH<\/a>, Head of Global Human Resource Development<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Mackevision is a global market leader in Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-full-width section-light box-testimonial\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;\" id=\"section-1\"><div class=\"section-boxed\" style=\"color:#777777;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-3 one2-one4-one4\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p>\u00bbWhen it comes to discovering and attracting new talent, partnering with espiridon is about <strong>much more than just hiring new employees<\/strong>. Working with them is a real pleasure.<\/p>\n<p>The candidates that espiridon has connected us with meet the high levels of expertise and commitment that we\u2019re looking for. Thanks to their keen sense for quality, their professionalism, and their enthusiasm, the espiridon team is the perfect fit for Open-Xchange.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, espiridon understands and fulfills our needs regarding personnel development, and their expertise is a <strong>major contribution to our sustainable growth<\/strong>.\u00ab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-testimonial aligncenter wp-image-1364 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fhoberg-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fhoberg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fhoberg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fhoberg.jpg 379w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\">\n<h4>Frank Hoberg<\/h4>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/ww.open-xchange.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open-Xchange GmbH<\/a>, EVP Sales<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Open-Xchange is a leading software company committed to open-source technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-3 one2-one4-one4\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p>\u00bbespiridon <strong>listens well<\/strong>, knows what\u2019s important to our company, and has an excellent network. It thus follows that <strong>the candidates are perfect for us<\/strong>, not only in terms of their professional profile, but also in terms of their character.<\/p>\n<p>Time and time again, Sascha Frank and his team garner enthusiasm not just in candidates but in us, as well. Their valuable <strong>commitment goes far beyond filling positions<\/strong>.\u00ab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-testimonial aligncenter wp-image-1536 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hholzer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\">\n<h4>Harald Holzer<\/h4>\n<p>formerly\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vitaliberty.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitaliberty GmbH<\/a>, CEO<\/em><\/p>\n<p>vitaliberty is\u00a0a software company from Mannheim, Germany.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-full-width section-light box-testimonial\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;\" id=\"section-2\"><div class=\"section-boxed\" style=\"color:#777777;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-3 one2-one4-one4\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p>\u00bbSascha Frank and his team <strong>really delivered<\/strong> for Yext. They diligently sourced a strong set of candidates, ran a very professional process, and had a <strong>tremendously exciting result<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I would highly recommend espiridon to any American technology company looking to grow in Germany.\u00ab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-testimonial aligncenter wp-image-1533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hlerman.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\">\n<h4>Howard Lerman<\/h4>\n<p>formerly <em><a href=\"http:\/\/yext.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yext<\/a>, Founder &amp; CEO<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Yext is the leading AI Search Company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-3 one2-one4-one4\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p>\u00bbWorking with the espiridon team was terrific. espiridon has shown <strong>great concern for us<\/strong>, and they\u2019ve continuously acted in our best interest and given good advice. From day one, we felt like we\u2019d chosen <strong>the right sparring partner<\/strong>.\u00ab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-testimonial aligncenter wp-image-1534 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/rrojas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\">\n<h4>Roberto Rojas<\/h4>\n<p>formerly\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.steigenbergerhotelgroup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steigenberger Hotels AG<\/a>, Vice President \u2013 Group Head of Human Resources<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Steigenberger is one of the leading European hotel chains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-full-width section-light box-testimonial\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;\" id=\"section-3\"><div class=\"section-boxed\" style=\"color:#777777;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-3 one2-one4-one4\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p>\u00bbCooperating with Sascha Frank is superb \u2013 and a lot of fun. He excels at seeing things from the perspective of companies, thereby gaining a good understanding of their environment and their culture.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to his <strong>extensive network<\/strong> of contacts in the IT world, he has <strong>insider access<\/strong> to a wide range of players and managers at all levels, including C-level executives.<\/p>\n<p>But perhaps the most important thing is this: when he\u2019s searching for the ideal candidate, he doesn\u2019t get discouraged by setbacks \u2013 he <strong>doesn\u2019t quit until the job is done<\/strong>. I\u2019ll definitely work with espiridon again.\u00ab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-testimonial aligncenter wp-image-1531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tkrueger.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\">\n<h4>Thomas Krueger<\/h4>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adastra.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AdAstra Venture Consult GmbH<\/a>, Managing Partner<\/em><\/p>\n<p>AdAstra Venture Consult GmbH acts as investment advisor to AdAstra Erste Beteiligungs GmbH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-3 one2-one4-one4\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p>\u00bbPartnering with espiridon was extremely satisfying for us because the company brought candidates that not only matched our advertised profile but <strong>suited our company<\/strong>. As a rapidly growing company that has special requirements for our teams and employees, this was especially important to us.<\/p>\n<p>I personally appreciated the \u201csmart\u201d communication with Sascha Frank and his team when we worked with espiridon, and I was continuously impressed by their <strong>professional management<\/strong> and contract implementation.\u00ab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-testimonial aligncenter wp-image-1406 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pmgrohs-square-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pmgrohs-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pmgrohs-square.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\">\n<h4>Petra-Maria Grohs<\/h4>\n<p>formerly\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ionos.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ProfitBricks GmbH (now 1&amp;1 Ionos SE)<\/a>, Chief Sales Officer<\/em><\/p>\n<p>1&amp;1 Ionos SE is a leading international provider of cloud and web hosting services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-full-width section-light box-testimonial\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;\" id=\"section-4\"><div class=\"section-boxed\" style=\"color:#777777;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-3 one2-one4-one4\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p>\u00bbThe espiridon team is absolutely professional. For one thing, they <strong>adapted very well to our corporate culture<\/strong> and, in addition to understanding our concrete requirements, they developed a keen sense of what \u201ctypes\u201d we were looking for and which candidates suit us best.<\/p>\n<p>For another, espiridon\u2019s candidates can <strong>rest easy knowing they\u2019re in the best hands<\/strong>. You will be well-informed, prepared and you\u2019ll be afforded utmost attention and personal commitment throughout the entire process.\u00ab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-testimonial aligncenter wp-image-1363 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jritter-square-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jritter-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jritter-square.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\">\n<h4>Joachim Ritter<\/h4>\n<p><b><\/b> formerly <em><a href=\"https:\/\/ionos.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1&amp;1 Ionos SE<\/a>, Chief Product Officer SMB<\/em><\/p>\n<p>1&amp;1 Ionos SE is a leading international provider of cloud and web hosting services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"section-full-width section-light box-cta\" style=\"background-color:#ddd;\" id=\"section-5\"><div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/espiridon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bg-cta-box.png); opacity:1; filter: alpha(opacity=100);\" class=\"full-bg-image\" ><\/div><div class=\"section-boxed\" style=\"color:#555555;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-wrapper cols-2 two3-one3\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<h4>Over to you<\/h4>\n<h2>Are you our next happy client?<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Finden Sie es heraus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col nomargin\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Our executive search references Successful partnerships inspire us \u2014 and our clients! 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