The Jobs of the Nordwand Group

Kimon in his role as Manager acts as the link between our customers and the technical candidates he identifies.

He brings together different areas of interest and was previously, with an international recruiter, in two different positions in the IT environment. As a Research Consultant, he was responsible for the recruitment and candidate care (Interviewing, assessments). As a development of that role he took over, as Senior Recruitment Consultant, additionally the responsibility for customer management, where he is today and can call himself a Manager.

In his spare time, Kimon Abderhalden is always looking for good restaurants and unwinds with a healthy mix of sports and a glass of red wine.

Wes has over 13 years of recruiting expertise across the Information Technology and Financial Services sectors, 10 of which have been serving the Swiss market.

For many years his focus has been on Client Development and Account Management of some of the most reputable larger companies in Switzerland as well as supporting SME’s, including start-ups, to grow their businesses.

Clients will always want to identify and attract top performers for their businesses and Wes is able to think beyond a standard search & selection approach and solve his customers problems. He continues to take advantage of his extensive network of both Business and IT professionals and stays regularly informed about industry developments and trends.

At weekends Wes likes to head to the mountains where he enjoys all types of sports and adventures. If you know him, its ‘go big or go home’!

Pascal is responsible for the further development of our Finance & Accounting practice.

He began his career with a renowned Private Bank in Zurich before moving to an international Fund Management company where he spent 12 years building and developing the Swiss market.

Pascal has been in the specialised Recruitment industry since 2007 and focusses on filling vacancies for specialists and managers in the Finance & Accounting discipline.

In his spare time he is an avid record collector with an affinity for jazz.

Danny is a founding partner of the Nordwand Group AG and leads our Finance & Accounting practice. He also personally handles our Executive Search mandates across a broad range of functions and is responsible for the general management of the business.

Martin is a founding partner of the Nordwand Group and leads our IT team. He personally serves a number of our key clients also for a range of Executive search mandates in both IT and Sales & Marketing functions. He is also responsible for the general management of the company.

Valeria is an experienced HR professional with over 10 years of expertise in international corporates and various industries. Her mission is to attract and nurture the best talents and clients. In addition to her recruitment skills, Valeria possesses in-depth knowledge in talent development and conflict management.

During inclement weather, she is usually found at the Kunsthaus. In the summer, you'll find Valeria with friends on the lake, and in winter, with fresh snow and sunshine, on the slopes.

Siro is an experienced IT Recruiting Consultant with a rich background, having worked across multiple recruiting agencies. His additional experience in internal recruiting allows him to thoroughly evaluate candidates and support them throughout the entire hiring process.

In his free time, you’ll often find Siro experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen or enjoying a game of padel, whether it’s outdoors or in an indoor court.

Martin is a Senior Manager looking after IT permanent placement at both professional and executive level. Through his many years of experience, he successfully supports and advises corporate groups and SMEs in all recruitment matters.

Martin previously worked in Human Resources at Credit Suisse leading the IT Talent Acquisition unit. Prior to that, he worked for several years as Team Leader Permanent Placement at one of the largest IT recruitment companies in Europe. His broad knowledge and in-depth expertise enable him to coach candidates throughout the entire application process and actively support clients in recruiting qualified specialists and managers and leaders.

Martin has undertaken trekking tours in Tibet and Nepal but is currently more likely to be found with his family on ski slopes, hut hikes or on a via ferrata in Switzerland.