Overview
Tanja Brünning is a director in Heidrick & Struggles’ Zurich office and a member of the On-Demand Talent Services practice. Her expertise in market expansion, international growth, change management, and digital transformation provides on-demand executive talent services for C-suite leaders.
Experience
Tanja is an international senior executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of leadership experience in the FMCG, consumer goods, and retail industries across Europe and Southeast Asia. She is the founder and managing director of consulting and distribution businesses, with expertise in building and scaling international brands and private labels across developed and emerging markets.
Tanja has led business expansion through integrated omnichannel models, cross-border eCommerce, retail partnerships, and distributor networks. Her proficiency in market entry and growth strategies, digital transformation, M&A integration, and post-merger value creation has enabled her to navigate complex international environments and multicultural teams.
Earlier in her career, she had senior commercial roles in publicly listed multinationals and private equity–backed companies in the FMCG and airline industries. She is fluent in German, English, and French.
Education
University of Lucerne, Switzerland, MBA
University of Lucerne, Switzerland, Degree in Tourism Management
Swiss Association of Leadership and Corporate Management, Graduate Degree