Tomàs Meulenberg
Partner | AI, Robotics & ClimateTech
C-Level & Board Search | Tech & PE
Tomàs Meulenberg is a Partner at Key Search specialising in C-level and Board searches for tech companies, PE-backed firms, and multinationals across Europe and the US. He holds a degree in psychology and an MBA in Leadership & Change Management, and has delivered searches for ASML, Ahold Delhaize, EQT, and HARDT Hyperloop.
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- Technology & SaaS
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Life Sciences & Biotech
- PE-Backed Portfolio Companies
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Articles by Tomàs Meulenberg
How Senior Executives Actually Find Mentors
The standard "find someone a few levels above you" advice breaks down once you've run out of rungs Structured arrangements consistently outperform informal ones, for multiple reasons There are three distinct types of mentoring relationship worth building, and most executives have none of them The best time to start is before you need it The […]
Why the Most Senior Leaders Rarely Have Anyone Left to Learn From
Two thirds of CEOs receive no outside coaching, despite every single one saying they'd welcome it Power itself makes advice-taking harder The higher you get, the fewer people there are who've actually solved your problem Busyness is a real barrier, but it's also a very reasonable-sounding cover story for something else Two-thirds of CEOs receive […]
What Makes a Great Leader in DeepTech & AI (And Why Most Executive Hires Fail Within 18 Months)
Half of executive hires fail within 18 months. After years sitting across the table from boards, founders, and CHROs, I've started to understand why. They're all trying to do the same thing: look into their crystal ball and answer one question. What will predict someone being a great leader? You'd think we'd have cracked […]
The First 90 Days of Leadership in Robotics, IoT & Manufacturing
We're super excited to bring you another episode of Leaders Lounge, your go-to spot for candid conversations with some of the most inspiring leaders out there. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of B2B SaaS Marketing and leadership insights that you won't want to miss. Olivia Oberle Ruiz, The Marketing Maestro […]
You should speak with Tomàs if…
- 1You are a PE-backed company professionalising your management team and need a Board or C-Suite hire.
- 2You need a search partner who considers interpersonal team dynamics and cultural fit as seriously as individual capability.
- 3You are a multinational or corporate looking to appoint a Non-Executive Director or reshape your Board composition.
- 4You are a tech scale-up from seed to Series C needing a C-level or N-1 leader with experience navigating growth and transition.