Jens Schulte

Partner - Executive Search and HR Advisory for Technology Businesses in Growth and Transformation

Gröbenzell, Bavaria, Germany

About

I help high-tech companies solve critical leadership and talent challenges. With more than 25 years of experience in executive search and international HR leadership, I bring a practical perspective shaped by both consulting and in-house leadership roles. My background spans aerospace, defense, semiconductors, cybersecurity, microelectronics and advanced manufacturing. Having led HR organisations across EMEA and worked closely with executive teams, I understand the realities behind leadership hiring, organisational growth and transformation. Today, I support companies with executive search, talent strategy, succession planning and HR advisory, helping them build strong teams and leadership capabilities for long-term success. Always interested in exchanging ideas on leadership, talent and organisational development in high-tech industries.

Experience

  • Partner at adrian + partners personalberatung GmbH
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Supporting technology businesses in building leadership teams and filling critical roles, drawing on experience in Executive Search and international HR leadership. Particular focus on aerospace, defence, semiconductors, cybersecurity and other technology-intensive sectors.

  • Head of Human Resources, SVP at MT Management Service GmbH
    Jul 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Leading HR across the organisation, including talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and organisational design. Advised and supported the executive leadership team on HR strategy and organisational change, contributing to business growth and momentum, while representing the company at group level.

  • Human Resources Director EMEA at Protolabs
    Apr 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for managing the entire HR function in Europe within a global matrix organisation. Built and restructured the HR function, implementing it into the global organisation, and actively participated in due diligence and M&A processes. Part of the European Leadership Team and Global HR Leadership Team, defining global HR strategy and aligning it with European business requirements.

  • HR Business Partner at Rohde & Schwarz
    Jul 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

    HR Business Partner for EMEA Sales, Marketing and Service organisation Coordinating the European HR network Managing global projects

  • Senior HR Manager EMEA at IDT - Integrated Device Technology, Inc.
    Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Head of HR EMEA reporting into HQ in San Jose, US Management of the EMEA HR team in Germany and Bulgaria