Welcome to Stellar
your human capital partner
ABOUT US
Stellar was founded on the basis of our firm belief that human capital is the key to the success of a company. Companies that succeed in identifying, acquiring and successfully integrating the right personalities, and subsequently creating the perfect environment for their development, will become established on the market, and will demonstrate sustainable growth.
Long-term Partnerships for Sustainable Success
We understand that the success of a company goes closely hand in hand with the knowledge, experience and commitment of its employees. That’s why we rely on long-term partnerships with our clients, so that we can provide them with optimum assistance in the identification, acquisition and onboarding of specialists and managers.
A Unique Network of Experienced Consultants
We, at Stellar, have established a unique and flexible network of experienced executive search consultants in Switzerland, in order to offer our clients the greatest possible benefits. We place particular emphasis on ensuring that our consultants have in-depth experience and that they are specialists in their respective fields.
Added Value for You
At Stellar, we are convinced that, in a fast-moving business world, excellent managers and diversity within the teams make the decisive difference. Our team is standing by to support you in your continuous quest to identify the best people and to win them over for your company.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Your Executive Search Partner
Stellar is an executive search boutique with branches in three locations in the German and French-speaking regions of Switzerland. We firmly believe that the recipe for success for filling vacancies lies in having a thorough knowledge of our clients, the culture of their companies and the industry in which they operate. With our years of experience, professional competence and knowledge of regional markets, we offer tailor-made recruitment solutions that will support you in the achievement of your company goals.
Our Conviction – Client-based Cooperation
Stellar relies on assignment-based cooperation. We adapt fully to the client’s requirements and develop individual, needs-based search strategies. Our commitment exceeds the standard – each assignment is headed up by one of the partners, which guarantees the best possible customer support.
Focus on a Direct Approach
Our expertise lies in our direct search approach, in which we focus on identifying qualified candidates and approaching them directly.
Focus on Long-term Business Relationships
We, at Stellar, are committed to building long-lasting relationships – with both our clients and our candidates. These relationships are the foundation of a successful search, which enables us to achieve above-average results.
We not only place great emphasis on maintaining our network of candidates, but also on providing comprehensive support for our clients. A successful search involves more than merely finding a suitable candidate. It also includes consulting and support for our clients when it comes to strategic staff matters.
Transparency as a Fundamental Principle
Our transparent processes guarantee that our clients and candidates are kept in the picture at all times. We ensure that they are actively informed regarding what stage of the process they are currently in.
SECTORS
The partners who head up our assignments have profound skills in various key industries. Each of them possesses fundamental knowledge and experience in a specific field, in order to ensure that we understand the unique requirements and challenges in your particular sector, and so that we can offer you tailor-made solutions.
Industry
Industrial manufacturing
Mechanical engineering
Auto industry
Logistics
Transportation
Watch industry
Consumer Goods
Retail & E-Commerce
Luxury, Fashion & Cosmetics
Wholesale
FMCG & Consumer Tech
HORECA
Home & Living
Construction
Architecture
Engineering
GU/TU & Construction Companies
Real Estate
Energy & Environment
Financial Services
Asset Management
Banks
Family Offices
Private Markets
Pension funds
Insurance
Legal & Compliance
We are characterised by our structured, systematic research strategy, which, combined with our comprehensive knowledge of the market, our 360-degree perspective and our extensive network, enables targeted approaches and an efficient recruitment process.
TEAM
Vladan Veljkovic
Vladan Veljkovic is one of the founding partners of Stellar. He specialises in finding the ideal candidates for positions in Finance and HR. In the early stages of his career, Vladan worked in financial and management positions. He started working in executive search in 2015. He has many years of experience in national and international Executive Search companies, and he has a profound understanding of the needs and economic challenges his clients face. Vladan has a degree in Business Administration. He speaks German, French and English fluently.
Thomas Bossard
Thomas Bossard is one of the founding partners of Stellar. He has been an executive search partner since 2011. As a sought-after headhunter and strategic recruiter, Thomas is commissioned by banks, financial institutions and asset managers, to recruit managers, specialists and teams. He expertly applies the experience he has gained from many years in management, as well as his unique network in the financial sector in Switzerland, in classical and confidential search assignments. He also performs the function of management consultant with regard to staff matters, by providing assistance for companies in the development of new areas of business, the expansion of existing structures and succession planning. Thomas communicates in both German and English.
Florent Hoerd
Florent Hoerd is one of the founding partners of Stellar. He has comprehensive experience in the search for managers, and from his office in Lausanne, he supports customers with discretion and integrity. Thanks to his global market vision and his expansive professional network, he has profound knowledge in various sectors as Construction, Industrial, Energy, Real Estate and Transport. Florent has been working in executive search since 2015. He has comprehensive direct search experience and has profound knowledge in the areas of assessment and organisational strategy consulting. Florent is a civil engineer with a master’s degree from the Ecole des Mines. He heads up assignments in French, German and English.
Guido Pagani
Guido Pagani is one of the founding partners of Stellar. He has been working in the executive search of since 2001. As a renowned consultant with a sustainable network, his main focus is on the Consumer Goods, Retail/E-Commerce, Trade and Industry markets. He maintains direct contact with the executive management at his client’s companies and is often commissioned to find key employees for them. Guido has a degree in Business Economics and an executive master’s degree in Human Resources Management. He is available for consultations in German, English and French.
Thibaud Marcault
Thibaud Marcault is one of the founding members of Stellar. With his many years of experience in the areas of Retail, Luxury and Consumer Goods, coupled with his international network, he is an important link in strategic recruiting. His profound understanding of the client’s needs and his well-developed instinct when it comes to human relationships, enable him to identify suitable candidate profiles for our clients, discreetly, professionally and efficiently. Thibaud has a master's degree in International Trade Negotiation and he speaks French, German and English fluently.
David Schneeberger
David Schneeberger is a founding member and a strategic consultant at Stellar. His core professional skills include business development, strategic partner and cooperation management and a thorough knowledge of SAP. In the course of his professional career, he has gathered profound knowledge in the areas of financial services, telecommunications, IT and sport. David has a degree in Business Administration, and besides German, he also speaks English and French fluently.
Vitalii Ukrainets
Vitalii Ukrainets is a Research Analyst at Stellar and supports the Executive Search Consultants in the management of mandates. He has proven his customer focus in international B2B sales roles and his analytical skills in a senior finance function. Vitalii holds a degree in Economics and Audit. He is fluent in German, English, Ukrainian and Russian.
LOCATIONS
Bern
Kramgasse 43
3011 Bern
Zürich
Limmatquai 4
8001 Zürich
Lausanne
Place de la gare 12
1003 Lausanne
