Our Mission
2P was founded on a clear conviction: the right person in the right place changes more than any strategy. To us, Placing Personalities means responsibility for the outcome. For clients and candidates alike.
Meet our Team
Individual Personalities. Shared Values and Goals.
Managing Partners
Direct involvement from first brief to final decision. Combining market access with structural judgement shaped by careers in consulting and operational roles.
Directors
Execution-focused search and advisory expertise with deep exposure to the industries and talent landscapes our clients operate in.
Project Management and Research Team
Systematic market mapping, targeted outreach and process excellence.
Join our Team
Join a team that values expertise, integrity, and impact.
Senior Advisors
Experienced operators and sector experts, adding independent judgement, market access and board-level perspective in executive assessments and governance mandates.
Our Principles
How we work
01
Partnership
Direct, committed, focused on
long-term outcomes.
long-term outcomes.
02
Clarity & Discretion
Confidentiality and clear communication. No detours, no surprises.
03
Independent Judgement
Honest assessment that goes
beyond the CV.
beyond the CV.
04
Accountability
Shared risk. Measured by impact,
not activity.
not activity.
Career
Rethinking Executive Search
We're not looking for classic recruiters. We're looking for personalities who bring the hunger to do Executive Search fundamentally differently.
At 2P, that means real mandate responsibility, direct client contact, and the opportunity to shape a boutique with the ambition to leave a lasting mark on leading organisations across DACH.
At 2P, that means real mandate responsibility, direct client contact, and the opportunity to shape a boutique with the ambition to leave a lasting mark on leading organisations across DACH.
Mandates with the leading PE funds and market leaders across DACH
Direct collaboration with senior decision-makers and top talent in our focus sectors
A culture built on trust and openness. Flat hierarchies, no glass ceilings.
Compensation in the top quintile of the industry. With real upside, uncapped.
A dynamic environment in a boutique with the ambition and momentum to become the reference in DACH Executive Search.
Our Promise
Integrity and discretion are the foundation of every relationship we build. We treat every mandate with the highest confidentiality, respect all parties throughout the process, and never compromise on transparency and ethical practice.

Philipp Paul
Managing Partner, 2P PARTNERS















