Overview
Manuela Klos is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Frankfurt office and a member of the global Financial Services Practice. She recruits general management and senior-level positions within disruptive business models in financial services, acting as a link between traditional and digital banking. Manuela also supports her clients through business and cultural change processes.
Experience
Manuela has 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry in managerial roles at the C-Level, building up startups, and excelling as a management consultant. A driver of change in the industry, she knows exactly what is crucial for a manager and leader to be successful in a dynamic environment.
In recent years, Manuela has supported numerous well-known fintech, startups, and venture capitalists in appointing the right managers.
Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Manuela was a partner in the financial services practice of another global executive search firm, focusing on executive search in new and disruptive business models.
Manuela is committed to sustainability, having played a key role with one of the international pioneers in sustainable banking and asset management. She champions female potential, challenging the unconscious bias in the financial industry. She is a certified mental coach.
Manuela is fluent in German and English and has advanced knowledge of Spanish and French.
Manuela has published several articles on sustainability in banking and is a co-author of Nachhaltigkeit im Bankensektor (ottoschmid, 2016).
Education
internal executive banking programs
Philanthropy and Service
Manuela advocates for and coaches women through all stages of their careers, encouraging them to realize their maximum potential.