Marielaine Krenn
Partner | Logistics, Services & Robotics
High-Stakes Executive Search | Europe
Based in Portugal, Marielaine is an executive search partner with a background in psychology and over a decade of HR and leadership advisory experience. Known for her 'sparring partner' approach, she has placed C-Level and N-1 leaders across European tech companies including Taxfix, Zalando, Tonies, and Necture.
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- Energy & Automation
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Articles by Marielaine Krenn
Understanding Emotional Intelligence: A Game Changer in Executive Search
Contents In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of executive recruitment, technical skills and experience remain non-negotiable. But increasingly, they are not what sets the most impactful leaders apart. Today, it's Emotional Intelligence (EI) – often under-acknowledged yet consistently critical – that can determine whether a leader merely performs or transforms. What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional Intelligence […]
Hiring Your First Senior Leaders: A Practical Guide for Start-ups and
Contents Hiring Your First Senior Leaders: A Practical Guide for Start-ups and Scale-ups Hiring a senior leadership team is one of the most pivotal moves for any growing company. Many teams delay the step too long, others jump in too early, and most struggle with how to approach it the right way. This guide is […]
Hiring Your First Senior Leaders: A Practical Guide for Start-ups and Scale-ups
Contents Hiring Your First Senior Leaders: A Practical Guide for Start-ups and Scale-ups Hiring a senior leadership team is one of the most pivotal moves for any growing company. Many teams delay the step too long, others jump in too early, and most struggle with how to approach it the right way. This guide is […]
From Strategy to Action: A Practical Playbook for Agile Succession Planning
Contents Leadership transitions are a natural part of every organization’s journey—but how prepared a company is to navigate them can make a significant difference in business continuity, team confidence, and long-term success. In today’s environment, that preparedness is more important than ever. Many leadership teams are operating in the middle of overlapping shifts: technological disruption, […]
The Hidden Biases in Leadership Selection — And How to Overcome Them
Contents The Hidden Biases in Leadership Selection — And How to Overcome Them Leadership is the backbone of any organization. Yet, when it comes to selecting leaders, biases can often cloud our judgment, leading to suboptimal decisions. Research shows that the most common biases in leadership selection aren't always conscious, but their impact can be […]
You should speak with Marielaine if…
- 1You are facing a mission-critical 'shift' - such as a turnaround, a founder exit, or a major scaling milestone.
- 2You need to hire your first high-level tech leaders (CTO/CPO) and require a partner who understands both technical and behavioral fit.
- 3You are looking to minimize bias in your executive selection through rigorous, psychological insight-led processes.
- 4You need a pan-European search partner fluent in German, English, and Dutch.