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’!

Gilles joined the Nordwand Group to strengthen our IT recruitment team, where he has several years of experience.

Being able to search out the best candidates with the right skills, Gilles is able to react and fulfil even the most complex problems for his clients. Gilles always puts the well-being of his candidates and clients first.

With his further training as "Recruiting Specialist" and "Personal Assistant HRSE", Gilles has also ensured that he is familiar with the current standards in Recruitment/Human Resources. Gilles supports clients and candidates in Swiss German, German and English.

In his free time, Gilles can be found playing handball, in the gym or going out with his friends.

Tanja is a Resource Consultant and works mainly in the branches of IT and Finance. She works hand in hand with the Consultants to connect successful companies with interesting professionals.

Tanja is the first point of contact for the candidates and accompanies them during the recruiting process.

In her leisure time she often changes the office for the Yoga studio or nature. Tanja loves outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and riding. These activities allow her to bring new energy to her body and soul.

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.

Samantha uses her detective instinct as a Resource Consultant to track down the most suitable professionals and connect them with unique career opportunities.

Even as a child, Samantha loved uncovering the right leads as a detective with her homemade "license to snoop."

In her free time, Samantha enjoys going to markets, the theater and the lake. She also loves cooking improvised meals, because experience has shown that she always succeeds in terms of taste and it's even more fun than cooking by recipe.

As a Research Associate, Sarah handles administrative tasks, office management and supports the Nordwand Group team in recruiting.

In future, Sarah would like to study Digital Business Management. Sarah enjoys playing sports like handball and basketball. In her free time she goes to restaurants and likes to meet new people.

Sarah loves to travel and has a list of destinations she would like to see one day.

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.