15 years of division one - an anniversary that stands for excellence


‘Success consists of having exactly the skills that are needed at the moment.’ - Henry Ford
Our journey began 15 years ago with a dream: to bring companies together with the best leaders - at eye level, with the highest standards and a deep understanding of leadership. Today, a decade and a half later, we not only look back on successes, but also on a development that has shaped us as a company. We have experienced change, mastered challenges and grown steadily - together with our clients, candidates and partners.
15 years of growth, change and values
Launched in 2009 with an ambitious vision, division one is now one of the leading executive search, interim management, leadership advisory and board member consultancies. But what really counts are not numbers or successes - but the people with whom we have travelled this path. We have worked with companies that have had to reinvent themselves in times of change. With leaders who were at decisive turning points in their careers. With teams that have achieved great things together. Every successful placement, every strategic consultation and every decision that we have been able to support over the years has been part of this unique journey.
A team that stands for excellence
division one is more than a company - it is a community. Our success would not have been possible without our outstanding team: 50 experts who work every day with passion, precision and foresight to find the best solutions for our customers. Our values - Excellence, Future Orientation, Focus on People, Integrity and Economic Efficiency - are the foundation on which we have grown. They have guided us, inspired us and reminded us time and again why we do what we do: because excellent leadership makes the difference.
The anniversary as a milestone - and as an outlook
15 years is a significant milestone, but by no means the end of our journey. Rather, this anniversary is a moment for us to pause, look back with pride and at the same time look ahead full of energy. Our vision remains unchanged: ‘Tomorrow's leaders, today.’
Our vision is our inspiration. It is the beacon that guides us in our daily work.
- For our customers, this means that we don't just deliver leaders, we deliver the future. Through our expertise and our global network, we ensure that companies are already working with the leaders of tomorrow - to actively shape their markets and remain successful in the long term.
- For our candidates, this means that we identify the outstanding leaders today who will make the difference tomorrow. Thanks to our precise selection processes and our excellent network, we place top executives in key positions where they have a lasting impact on companies and set new standards.
- For our own team, this means that leadership starts with ourselves. We aspire not only to be one of the best recruitment consultancies in Germany, but also to think, act and grow as leaders ourselves. With our services, we not only actively shape careers, but also the economic corporate landscape.
This vision has characterised us over the last 15 years - and it will continue to drive us in the future. It reminds us that excellence is no coincidence, but the result of expertise, passion and the right instinct for the leaders who shape the future.
Thank you for 15 years of trust
This anniversary doesn't just belong to us - it belongs to everyone who has accompanied us:
- Our customers, who place their trust in us and constantly challenge us to improve.
- Our candidates, who shape their careers with us and inspire us every day.
- Our team, who make division one what it is - one of the leading recruitment consultancies for top-level executives.
In the future, we will continue to boldly break new ground, bring together outstanding leaders in key positions and support companies with the highest standards of excellence - always in line with our mission: Pioneering leadership solutions for your successful business of tomorrow.
Are you ready for the next era of leadership? Contact us and let's find the best minds for your company together.