CTG Consulting

What CTG Consulting does

CTG Consulting GmbH is a DACH-region HR consulting and executive search firm headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin and Zürich. The company operates through nine wholly-owned specialized recruitment sub-brands — alphacoders, BENOMIK, CareerTeam, FindusFinds, Foxio, Numeris Consulting, Sinceritas, PALTRON, and ScalableTalent — each targeting distinct verticals (IT/software, finance, commercial, executive search, interim recruiting). Across the group, CTG employs 200+ staff and maintains a network of 770,000+ active contacts spanning executives, experts, and specialized partners in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm positions itself as a "Trusted Advisor" connecting strategy, talent, and execution for C-level executives, P&L owners, HR leaders, and Private Equity investors.

CTG's service portfolio spans four core streams: Executive Search (retained and contingency placement fees as a percentage of placed candidate compensation), Interim Management & Freelance Consulting (day-rate or fixed-term contract billing), Strategic Advisory (project fees and retainers, including a structured 130-day Private Equity engagement model covering Due Diligence through Value Creation), and the AZAV-certified CTG Academy (workforce upskilling programs eligible for up to 100% state subsidy). CTG Connects is a curated executive community offering networking events, C-level job access, and a €10,000 referral program for successfully referred clients. Distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales targeting C-suite buyers, supplemented by the multi-brand agency network, the Connects community, and a content-marketing engine (CTG Library whitepapers, blog, executive dinners across Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Frankfurt). Pricing is opaque and quote-based across all service lines; no public list pricing or revenue disclosure is available. The firm holds consecutive BMBF Research Bonus certifications (2024, 2025) and reports an NPS of 77.

Name

CTG Consulting

Legal name

CTG Consulting GmbH

Website

https://ctg-consulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CTG Consulting is a DACH-region HR consulting and executive search firm operating nine specialized recruitment sub-brands, serving C-level executives, Private Equity investors, and HR leaders with integrated talent, advisory, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search & HR Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Executive Search Services (561312), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Capital & Workforce Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organization Design & Operating Model Consulting (BPAHAGAB), Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB)

Keywords

• Executive search
• HR consulting
• Talent acquisition
• Interim management
• Recruiting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Search & Recruiting: Retained and contingency-based placement fees for executive and professional search mandates across all functional areas (C-level, Finance, Tech, GTM, HR, Operations). Fees are typically structured as a percentage of placed candidate compensation, with multiple specialized agencies contributing to delivery.
2. Interim Management & Freelance Consulting: Provision of interim managers and freelance consultants for immediate operational execution, typically billed on a day-rate or fixed-term contract basis.
3. Consulting & Advisory: Strategic advisory engagements for corporate transformation, go-to-market strategy, supply chain consulting, and organizational development. Delivered directly or through specialist partners, billed as project fees or retainers.
4. CTG Academy (Training & Development): AZAV-certified training programs for upskilling and reskilling of existing employees, funded up to 100% through state subsidies. Revenue generated through training program fees.
5. CTG Connects Membership: Free membership (by invitation or application) providing access to executive events, C-level job listings, and peer networking. Generates indirect revenue through referrals and client acquisition; includes a referral bonus of €10,000 per successfully referred new client.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CTG Consulting is a DACH-region HR consulting firm providing integrated executive search, interim management, recruiting, and strategic advisory services through a network of 9 specialized recruitment sub-brands (alphacoders, BENOMIK, CareerTeam, FindusFinds, Foxio, Numeris Consulting, Sinceritas, PALTRON, ScalableTalent). The firm serves C-level executives, HR leaders, and Private Equity investors with access to 770,000+ active contacts across the region, combining consulting, talent placement, and AZAV-certified training in a unified portfolio.

Product overview

CTG Consulting is a DACH-region HR and talent advisory firm operating as a unified brand across 9 specialized recruitment sub-brands: alphacoders (tech/software), BENOMIK, CareerTeam, FindusFinds, Foxio (data-driven), Numeris Consulting (finance/executive), Sinceritas, PALTRON (IT/AI), and ScalableTalent (interim). The core CTG brand provides integrated advisory services spanning Executive Search, Consulting, Interim Management, Recruiting, and the CTG Academy (AZAV-certified training), unified under a 770,000+ contact network and 15+ years of experience. CTG Connects is the membership-based executive networking community. The CTG Library publishes themed whitepapers as knowledge resources. The sub-brands serve different verticals while sharing the central network, methodology, and partner infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• alphacoders: Specialized software/tech recruiting brand within CTG's network.
• PALTRON
• CareerTeam
• BENOMIK
• FindusFinds
• Foxio
• Numeris Consulting
• Sinceritas
• ScalableTalent

Products and services

• CTG Consulting (Core Advisory Services) Overarching consulting brand providing integrated talent acquisition, executive search, interim management, and strategic HR advisory services across the DACH region, with access to 770,000+ active contacts.
• CTG Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• NPS of 77 — customers actively recommend CTG Consulting
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• alphacoderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized recruitment agency brand within the CTG network focused on tech and software recruitment. Part of CTG's network of 9 specialized agencies covering the DACH region. Clients include GWA Hygiene, Jimdo, and HDN.
• BENOMIKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized recruitment agency brand within the CTG network. BENOMIK supports clients in IT and tech recruiting with transparent communication and professional candidate matching. Clients include Eurowings Digital and others.
• CareerTeamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge specialized recruitment agency within the CTG network focused on executive and professional search. Serves clients including OBI Group, Dreamlines, Galaxus, Eurowings Digital, Klöckner & Co, and Gothaer Versicherung. Known for high-quality candidate matching in Commercial, Marketing, and Digital roles.
• FindusFindscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized recruitment agency brand within the CTG network. Partners with clients such as Remazing, delivering professional and efficient recruitment for various positions.
• FoxiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized recruitment agency within the CTG network focused on data-driven recruiting and tech roles. Supports clients including E&V (Engel & Völkers) and hagebau connect. Known for weekly reporting with conversion rates and digital transformation expertise.
• Numeris ConsultingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized recruitment agency within the CTG network focused on Finance and executive search. Collaborated with CTG to fill the Head of Finance role at Tyro Deutschland. Clients include EGON OLDENDORFF Management GmbH.
• SinceritascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized recruitment agency within the CTG network. Known for filling leadership and executive roles with strong cultural fit. Client VetZ (Tyro Deutschland) expressed high satisfaction with Sinceritas's professional and customer-oriented approach.
• PALTRONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized recruitment agency within the CTG network focused on IT, tech, and digital transformation roles. Founded by Josef Günthner in 2015. Supports clients including DKV Mobility LIVE, HDN, and E&V. Known for filling IT-Security leadership within weeks.
• ScalableTalentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized recruitment agency within the CTG network offering interim recruiter services. Operates a 'Recruiter-on-Demand' model supporting clients with temporary recruiting capacity augmentation. Clients include Tech companies needing short-term hiring support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with deep DACH presence. Directly comparable to CTG's executive search, advisory, and PE-adjacent mandates, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership consulting firm with strong European practice. Closely comparable to CTG's C-level search and leadership advisory offerings, with overlapping PE client bases.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Comparable in C-suite search, board advisory, and PE-related engagements, though at materially larger scale.
• Odgers Berndtson: International executive search firm with strong DACH and European coverage. Comparable on C-level search mandates and senior leadership advisory for mid-market to enterprise clients.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm serving boards, CEOs, and functional leaders. Comparable to CTG's executive search and succession-adjacent advisory work, especially in PE and transformation contexts.
• HAYS: Global specialist recruiting group with strong DACH presence. Directly comparable to CTG's professional and executive search operations across multiple verticals including IT, finance, and HR.
• PageGroup (Michael Page): Global recruitment firm with significant DACH operations across professional, executive, and interim management mandates. Closely comparable to CTG's search and interim management streams.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm spanning executive search, talent management, and RPO. Comparable to CTG's integrated search + advisory model but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Amadeus FiRe: German-listed specialist staffing and recruiting firm focused on finance, accounting, and IT. Comparable as a DACH-only recruiting specialist, though with a more transactional model than CTG's integrated advisory approach.

Emerging players

• Catenon: Global executive search and talent solutions firm with European operations. Comparable on executive search mandate execution, though smaller scale and more digitally oriented than CTG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/careerteam-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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