Franziska is our expert Partner when it comes to hiring game-changing leaders.
She’s been in the business of hiring exceptional talent for over a decade — across every function and some of the world’s most exciting brands. But over the last four years, she’s focused entirely on C-Level, N-1, and Board hiring, and on building Key Search into a global leadership firm.
That’s where she’s found her sweet spot: helping companies make leadership hires that truly shift the trajectory of their business. Because when our clients win, we win too.
Based in Switzerland, Franziska leads international searches across Europe and the US. She’s personally hired C-Level leaders for companies like Klarna, N26, and Shopify, and supports fast-growing businesses at critical moments — from founder transitions to expansion and IPO readiness.
Franziska is known not only for her sharp eye for talent, but also for how she builds lasting relationships. Many of her clients have worked with her for years — some even decades — because she stays close, listens deeply, and always delivers.
What sets Franziska and Key Search apart is how we work: we have access to leaders others don’t, because they trust us. And we’re one of the few search firms building our own technology to support smarter, faster hiring.
If you’re looking for a true partner to help you hire exceptional leaders — Franziska is the one to call.
