Gerlinde Berger
Managing Partner, European Industrial Practice, Germany | Austria | Europe
Gerlinde is the Managing Partner of the European Industrial Practice Group. She operates across all German-speaking offices, serving clients throughout the DACH region. She is also part of the Consumer & Retail Practice with a focus on Retail & Luxury.
Gerlinde Berger
gberger@dhrglobal.com +49 172 83 87 407Experience
With over 20 years of executive search experience, Gerlinde is a highly sought-after expert, particularly in the manufacturing industry, focusing on sectors such as automotive, machinery, and packaging. Her expertise extends globally, having conducted significant placements worldwide. Gerlinde has successfully placed numerous C-level executives in roles such as CEO, General Manager, Board Member, and leaders in operations, sales & marketing, R&D, and innovation.
Before joining DHR, Gerlinde worked for Neumann & Partners, where she primarily handled assignments for privately held and family-owned companies. She also spent two years at the Asia Pacific Competence Center in Cologne, specializing in APAC region searches. Her extensive experience includes working for executive search firms across Switzerland, Austria, and CEE, where she held a regional director role with full P&L responsibility for six offices.
Gerlinde holds a master’s degree in international business administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and a doctorate in economic sciences. She studied at the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Lyon and is fluent in English, French, and German, with a strong command of Spanish.