Executive Search

Performance in mid-market and private equity-backed companies depends on leaders who can translate strategy into execution.
We identify and engage executives and key leaders who fit the role, the phase and the ownership structure of the business. Each mandate is partner-led, grounded in sector insight and driven by precision rather than volume.
Cases
CFO for Family-owned Mechanical Engineering Company
Client
Family Business
Sector
Industrial Tech
Size
1,500 Employees
  • Experienced CFO in industrial manufacturing. Understands project-based revenue recognition, working capital cycles and capital-intensive balance sheets.
  • Has modernized finance functions in established mid-market companies: introduced structured controlling, planning processes and management reporting.
  • Skilled in financing growth organically and through acquisitions, including bank relationships and alternative financing instruments.
  • Communicates transparently with the owner family and builds trust through reliability, sound judgment and a long-term perspective.
Cases
Chief of Staff for PE-backed Mid-Market MedTech Company
Client
PE Portfolio Company
Sector
Consumer & Health
Size
350 Employees
  • Background in strategy consulting combined with operational experience in Life Science environments.
  • Drives strategic initiatives, prepares decisions and ensures consistent follow-through across the organization.
  • Experienced in managing the interface between board, senior management and the broader workforce.
  • Has coordinated cross-functional priorities across R&D, regulatory, sales and operations in parallel.
  • Discreet, structured and dependable. Earns trust and credibility across all levels of the organization without relying on formal authority.
Cases
Director Sales for Specialized B2B Distributor
Client
Family Business
Sector
Industrial Tech
Size
280 Employees
  • Strong track record in technical B2B sales. Ideally from distribution, components or industrial supply in the DACH region.
  • Has developed key account programs and moved sales teams from reactive toward structured and proactive customer development.
  • Focused on pricing discipline and margin quality rather than pure revenue volume.
  • Motivating leader who brings a traditional sales organization along in a process of change and modernization.
Cases
Head of Finance for Founder-led Health-Tech Company
Client
Private Company
Sector
Consumer & Health
Size
120 Employees
  • First finance hire in a growing company. Has built controlling, reporting and FP&A structures from the ground up.
  • Understands SaaS or subscription health business models. Familiar with ARR, LTV/CAC and cohort based analysis.
  • Has supported fundraising processes including data room preparation, financial modeling and investor discussions.
  • Pragmatic and hands-on. Delivers results with limited resources and does not wait for ideal conditions to act.
Cases
VP Operations for Outsourced Facility Management Platform
Client
PE Portfolio Company
Sector
Business Services
Size
450 Employees
  • Solid background in facility management or multi-site field services. Strong understanding of operational cost structures.
  • Has introduced lean methods or operational excellence programs across geographically distributed teams.
  • Establishes clear KPIs, drives accountability and improves margin without compromising service quality.
  • Respected by frontline staff and leadership alike. Implements efficiency measures with clarity and pragmatism.
Cases
Chief Revenue Officer for Vertical SaaS Company Focusing DACH Market Entry
Client
Private Company
Sector
Software & Digital
Size
200 Employees
  • Proven CRO or VP Sales in B2B SaaS with a focus on DACH enterprise accounts and complex sales cycles.
  • Has built and managed outbound sales teams and introduced structured CRM and pipeline management.
  • Experience moving upmarket from SMB to mid-enterprise. Adapts go-to-market approach, pricing and internal processes accordingly.
  • Leads by example. Actively involved in key deals while developing the team's capabilities in parallel.
Cases
CFO for PE-backed Industrial Services Group in Turnaround
Client
PE Portfolio Company
Sector
Industrial Tech
Size
350 Employees
  • Restructuring and turnaround experience as CFO having stabilized liquidity, renegotiated financing and managed complexity under pressure.
  • Capable of building controlling and FP&A structures from scratch within a short timeframe.
  • Experienced in working with PE sponsors: lender management, covenant compliance and exit preparation.
  • Composed and reliable in difficult situations. Keeps the management team focused and the board well informed.
Focus Areas

Executive Search across leadership levels

We place senior executives and performance-critical leaders aligned with strategy, ownership structure and growth phase.
Our advisory work in Executive Search focuses on three core areas:

C-Level, VP & Director Roles

CFO, COO, Managing Directors and senior operational leaders who shape direction, accountability and deliver in ownership-driven environments.

Functional Leadership

Finance, Commercial, Operations, HR and other mission-critical functions aligned with strategy, growth phase and performance objectives.

Transformation & Growth Roles

Operators for transformation, PMI and performance improvement for situations of accelerated growth or operational pressure.

Interim & Execution Support

Access to a selected network of interim managers and functional experts, primarly in value creation and finance contexts for time-critical or transitional situations.
Process

2P's Three Step Approach

1

Define the mandate

Align stakeholders, success criteria and the candidate profile before touching the market.
2

Map, engage, assess

Discreet mapping beyond visible candidates, senior assessment focused on judgement and personality.
3

Close and embed

Decision support through referencing and negotiation; onboarding follow-through to protect the outcome.
Our Principles

How we work

01

Partnership

We engage as partners in decisions, not as external suppliers. Direct, committed and invested in long-term outcomes.
02

Direction

We execute sensitive mandates with confidentiality, discipline and clear communication.
03

Independent Judgement

We challenge assumptions, sharpen role clarity and assess leaders beyond the obvious.
04

Accountability

We keep commitments and take responsibility for outcomes. Measured by impact, not activity.