Michael Hinners
- Executive search for key and leadership positions at Managing Director, C-level and senior management level
- Advisory services on HR strategy, organisational development and change management
- Specialization in life sciences/animal health, logistics & supplychain, agriculture and food, and industrial & automotive
- Particular expertise in mid-sized companies and family-owned businessesin northwestern Germany
As a Senior Advisor at Deininger, Michael Hinners combines his many years of leadership experience with a deep understanding of challenging recruitment assignments. He knows both sides of the table and understands from personal experience what matters most when selecting successful candidates. His particular strength lies in looking beyond the resume to see the person behind it and assessing whether that individual is a good fit—both professionally and culturally—for the role and the company.
When searching for top executives, he focuses on sustainable solutions. Reliability, discretion, and a collaborative approach define his consulting philosophy. For him, successful leadership is characterized by clarity, decisiveness, the ability to execute, empathy, and self-reflection. He advises companies to authentically highlight their strengths as employers. Small and medium-sized businesses, in particular, often stand out for their creative freedom, short decision-making paths, and reliability.
His interest in the executive search industry stemmed from his perspective as a client. In that role, he experienced firsthand the decisive impact that the right hire has on a company’s success. He likes to describe his philosophy using an analogy drawn from his passion for classic cars: It’s not the outward glamour that matters, but what’s actually under the hood.
Before joining Deininger, Michael Hinners served, among other roles, as Head of Group HR at EW Group GmbH and as a member of the executive board at the DIRKS Group. With over 15 years of leadership experience at the executive level, he brings extensive expertise in filling leadership positions as well as in growth and transformation processes.
Qualifications
- Graduate Industrial Engineer from Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
- Diploma in Controlling, CA Controller Academy
- Advanced training in Agile Leadership and Professional Scrum Master