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Patric Heberlein
Managing Director | Executive Search"I personally lead every mandate – from the initial analysis to the final decision."
Patric Heberlein is the founder and Managing Director of HEBERLEIN CONSULTANTS and has over 20 years of experience in executive search, with a clear focus on the food and FMCG industries.
His specialization in food, FMCG and retail is built not only on consulting experience, but also on hands-on commercial experience within the retail environment.Industry Expertise – From Practice and Advisory
Patric Heberlein began his career in executive search during his studies as a Researcher at Heads!, Munich.
After graduating, he gained several years of operational sales experience at Lidl and NORMA in Austria, providing him with direct insight into retail structures, decision-making processes and market dynamics.
Returning to Germany, he held positions at leading executive search firms:
- JBH Personalberatung Herget, Munich
- Rau Consultants, Munich (Senior Consultant, later Partner and Authorized Signatory)
- Hofmann Consultants, Frankfurt (Principal Executive Search, focus on consumer goods and retail)
In these roles, he managed mandates across the entire value chain of the food industry – from Managing Director and C-level positions to key leadership roles in sales, procurement, operations and marketing.Founding of HEBERLEIN CONSULTANTS
With the founding of HEBERLEIN CONSULTANTS, Patric Heberlein deliberately chose a specialized boutique model.
The focus: executive search with clear industry specialization, direct partner involvement and full responsibility for every mandate.Personal Approach
For Patric Heberlein, executive search is not a placement service – it is strategic advisory at eye level.
His work is defined by discretion, reliability and a realistic assessment of the market – towards clients as well as candidates.
Patric Heberlein is the founder and Managing Director of HEBERLEIN CONSULTANTS and has over 20 years of experience in executive search, with a clear focus on the food and FMCG industries.
His specialization in food, FMCG and retail is built not only on consulting experience, but also on hands-on commercial experience within the retail environment.
After graduating, he gained several years of operational sales experience at Lidl and NORMA in Austria, providing him with direct insight into retail structures, decision-making processes and market dynamics.
Returning to Germany, he held positions at leading executive search firms:
In these roles, he managed mandates across the entire value chain of the food industry – from Managing Director and C-level positions to key leadership roles in sales, procurement, operations and marketing.
The focus: executive search with clear industry specialization, direct partner involvement and full responsibility for every mandate.
His work is defined by discretion, reliability and a realistic assessment of the market – towards clients as well as candidates.