MUNICH (FEB. 18, 2025) – Leading talent advisory firm DHR Global announces that Tobias Rummeleit has been promoted from Partner to Managing Partner in the Industrial Practice Group. Based in Munich, Rummeleit has deep expertise in executive search across the industrial sector – covering energy, material sciences, chemicals, automotive, industrial systems engineering, and diversified manufacturing. Rummeleit also co-leads the firm’s global Energy & Renewables Practice. Since joining DHR as an Associate Partner in 2019 and becoming Partner in 2021, his advancement is a testament to exceptional performance and unwavering commitment to excellence.
“Tobias’s career progression at DHR is a clear sign of his strategic insight and relentless dedication,” said Priya Taneja, President and Chief Operating Officer at DHR. “His leadership, particularly in renewable energy, reflects his hard work and our confidence in his vision for the future.”
Lisa Walker, Managing Partner of DHR’s Global Practice Group, added, “Tobias has been a driving force in our Industrial Practice, combining technical expertise with strong client relationships. His promotion underscores the significant contributions he’s made, especially in the renewable energy sector. I look forward to his continued leadership, which will further enhance our services and client relationships.”
Having extensive experience working with family-owned and privately held enterprises as well as publicly listed enterprises, Rummeleit understands the cultural and industry dynamics that shape executive leadership needs.
“The European organization is extremely proud to promote Tobias,” said Frank Smeekes, DHR’s Managing Partner, Europe. “He’s consistently demonstrated excellence across our markets, and his promotion is well-deserved.”
Rummeleit responded, “I’m honored to step into the role of managing partner, and I’d like to thank the firm for their continuous trust in me. One of my primary goals will be to encourage even more cross-country and cross-continent collaboration within DHR’s Industrial and Energy Practice.”
Rummeleit’s expertise spans general management, sales, technical, supply chain, and finance roles. In addition to his industrial work, he’s successfully partnered with national and international clients in the life sciences sector, particularly in medical technology and pharmaceuticals.
Before joining DHR, Rummeleit was a Director at an international boutique and a U.S.-owned global executive search firm. Earlier in his career, he held a managerial role at a British government agency that focused on international trade and investment, supporting global business expansion efforts.
Rummeleit earned a master’s degree in international relations from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, U.K., and a bachelor’s degree in European studies. In addition, he studied law in Germany. He’s fluent in German and English and conversant in Norwegian.