Carolyn Schlak: HR Consultant & Executive Search Partner
ABOUT ME
With over 20 years of experience in the field of human resources in international media, entertainment, e-commerce, professional services, and IT companies, I stand for competence and expertise. As a former chief people officer (CHRO), I have managed large teams of experts and supported companies in various phases - from dynamic growth to challenging M&A, transformation and restructuring projects.
Boutique consulting firm - dynamic & personal
In 2014, I founded the boutique consultancy carolyn schlak hr consulting. My focus is exclusively on HR consulting and executive search. I support both dynamically growing start-ups and medium-sized and listed companies in the search for executives and the realisation of challenging HR projects.
I have an extensive network of candidates and partners, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In addition to my degree in Professional Human Resources Management (CCI), I am a certified business coach, mediator, e-coach, and trainer. My business languages are German and English.
What is a boutique consulting firm?
A boutique consultancy is a smaller, localised and specialised company that focuses on high quality in niche markets. Compared to large consultancies, boutique consultancies are more flexible, more personal and closer to the client. They offer individualised support and focus on intensive collaboration to ensure the success of the project.
My service offers for scale-ups, SMEs, and large companies
I specialise in HR transformation, leadership development, change management, restructurings, employee experience & retention, performance management, succession planning, talent management, and business coaching. My goal is to support you in achieving your business goals and being successful in the long term.
In Executive Search, I specialise in filling middle to top management positions with a focus on Human Resources (People & Culture), Finance, and Legal. Due to many years of experience in top management, I have been commissioned by many consultancies and have been a candidate in demanding search mandates. I therefore know first-hand the needs of you as an entrepreneur AND the candidates.
It's a match!
Testimonials
“We engaged Carolyn Schlak as a consultant for an HR training at our law firm and were delighted. She not only impressed us with her expertise, but also with her great method of knowledge transfer. This combination made the training not only informative, but also entertaining and engaging for our participating lawyers. The training exceeded our expectations, and we would request Mrs Schlak again at any time. The organisation and communication were also refreshingly uncomplicated.“
Claudia Posluschny, Partner & Head of Munich Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
“Carolyn impresses with her extremely professional appearance and her solution-oriented approach. With entrepreneurial vision and a unique understanding of complex customer needs, she found us a perfectly suitable candidate for a demanding C-level position in a very short space of time. She not only excelled with her consulting expertise, but also with her extensive network.”
Doreen Schimk, Co-President Warner Music Central Europe
"Carolyn supported us with the introduction of a feedback process, which didn't exist in the company at this time. The work included the development of the feedback form and the training of the leadership team. Carolyn is a very professional and experienced HR leader. I really appreciated working with her. The results fully met our expectations and were delivered on time and budget. I can highly recommend her."
Christoph Gruschwitz, CFO FC Bayern Basketball