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Peter Kotka

Partner | Executive Search

Operational Area: Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway

pkotka[at]neumannexecutive.com

Peter brings over twenty years of executive search experience across the Central European and Nordic landscapes. His expertise spans a broad spectrum, with a keen focus on Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. This regional knowledge, combined with his pan-European and local insights, positions Peter as an asset to his clients, especially those navigating the complexities of these markets.

His career began with a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Helsinki, further complemented by postgraduate studies in HR Management and Labor Relations at the University of Warsaw, and an undergraduate program in Polish Language and Culture. Currently, he is expanding his academic horizon through a master’s program in Czech Language and Literature at Charles University in Prague.

Peter’s professional trajectory has seen him conduct extensive research for pivotal roles in the Industrial and Manufacturing sectors, with a particular emphasis on HVAC, oil & gas, power & energy, material handling, coatings, commercial refrigeration, and pulp & paper. Beyond these specialties, he also possesses significant experience in retail, SSC/BPO, FMCG, among others, showcasing his versatility within the executive search domain.

Now based in the Czech Republic, after spending substantial time in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Poland, Peter’s linguistic proficiency is impressive, fluent in English, Finnish, Swedish, Polish, and Czech, with a functional understanding of German. This linguistic dexterity, combined with his multicultural living experiences, enriches his professional approach, allowing him to adeptly manage diverse client needs and cultural nuances.

Peter’s dedication to continuous learning, mirrored in his ongoing education and professional development, underlines a personal commitment to excellence that transcends his professional achievements. This blend of deep regional expertise, industry-wide versatility, and personal dedication defines Peter’s unique contribution to the executive search field.

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Our consultants

Executive Search

Katarzyna Murray

Chief Executive Officer
at Neuman Executive

Katarzyna Murray, a Managing Partner of Neumann Executive and a member of our Life Science Practice. Katrzyna conducts C-level searches for pharma, biotech, and med-tech clients across Europe.

Paul Koudijs

Partner | Executive Search

Paul Koudijs is a member of the TMT & High-Tech practice at Neumann Executive. He specializes in leadership, senior management and technology executive roles for the IT, Technology and FMCG/CPG sectors. Paul provides his expertise & know-how to clients in the Netherlands, Belgium and across the EMEA region.

Operational area:

Netherlands, Belgium

Lumir Meloun

Partner | Executive Search

Lumir has over 30 years of combined experience in executive search and top management roles across various industries. He specializes in the CEE region, with a focus on the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Italy.

Operational area:​

Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy

Peter Kotka

Partner | Executive Search

Peter Kotka brings two decades of professional experience from senior level recruitment in CEE region. As an asset to the Neumann team, he assumes a pivotal role in providing valuable assistance in executive search.

Operational area:​

Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway

Rafał Boczkowski

Partner | Executive Search

Rafal is an experienced consultant with extensive expertise in executive search, talent, performance and development management, change management and employee relations.

Operational area:

Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia

Alicja Jaworska

Partner | Executive Search

Alicja is a Partner at Neumann Executive, distinguished for her specialization in Chair & NED assignments. With a robust background in executive search and interim management, she has effectively served in various leadership positions.

Operational area:

Poland, UK, Ireland, France

Oleksandr Koval

Partner | Executive Search

Oleksandr is a Partner of Neumann Executive and a member of our Technology, Media & Telecom Practice. He conducts CxO-level searches for High Tech, Telecom, e-Commerce, and Engineering clients across Eastern Europe & Balkan nations.

Operational area:

Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ukraine

Łukasz Jadczak

Partner | Executive Search

Lukasz is an Executive Search professional experienced in successfully advising Clients in their strategic decisions regarding shaping top managerial teams and executing the projects in the fields of: Executive Search and Leadership Assessments.

Operational area:

Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia

Frederik Prins

Partner | Executive Search

Frederik Prins is a Partner of Neumann Executive and a member of the Financial Services and Manufacturing Practices. He conducts C and C-1 level searches for executives and specialists in the Benelux mainly and across Europe secondary.

Operational area:

Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg​

Natalia Staykova

Partner | Executive Search

Natalia is a Partner at Neumann Executive. Over the past 15 years, Natalia has been a trusted partner for executive search assignments across different industries and lately in Life Sciences and Technology. Based in the Czech Republic and Moldova, Natalia works with clients across Europe.

Operational area:

Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria​

Jamie Frost

Partner | Executive Search

Jamie brings over two decades of experience in the life sciences market. With a profound understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, he specializes in conducting executive searches in the UK and Ireland. Additionally, Jamie provides consulting services to pharmaceutical clients, assisting them with their HR strategies.

Operational area:

UK, Ireland​

Executive Advisory

Dorota Hechner

Head of Neumann Executive Advisory​

Dorota Hechner is an esteemed consultant, who boasts of extensive experience in the field of executive search, recruitment, and HR consulting. With an unparalleled level of expertise, she endorses a personalized, innovative approach that prioritizes achieving unmatched outcomes for all her clients.

Joanna Pommersbach

Partner | Executive Advisory

Joanna has established her proficiency in various sectors, including finance, pharmaceutical, media, and industrial industries in international Forbes 500 companies. She has delivered keynote presentations at numerous conferences, including with renowned speaker Daniel Goleman.

Anna Jabłońska-Trepka

Partner | Executive Advisory

Anna Jabłońska-Trepka has over 20 years of professional experience in consulting companies in the field of enterprise performance management. As a valuable member of the Neumann team, she plays a vital role in assisting clients in cultivating their reward and organizational effectiveness practices.

Executive Search Expertise

Neumann Executive has long-term expertise in delivering exquisite executive search solutions.

Thanks to an unparalleled understanding of a vast range of industries, we have an incomparable track record of success in executive-level searches. We source for numerous executive and senior roles, including CEOs, board/non-executive directors, C-suites, Managing Directors, to name a select few. At Neumann Executive, we support our clients in sourcing the future leaders in the following areas of expertise:

Consumer & Retail

HR & Legal

Life Sciences

Finance

Manufacturing

IT & Technology

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