FOCUS-DEFENCE
Executive Search & Leadership Advisory for Critical Infrastructures

Our work
We are headhunters.
In the area of critical infrastructures – for companies, authorities and the public sector.
We are passionate about finding leaders who not only meet current requirements, but also strengthen resilience, security and performance in the long term – with excellent technical skills and a perfect cultural fit.

Expertise
Critical infrastructures demand individuals with a strong security culture, precision, and a deep understanding of regulated environments. Whether it's business continuity, physical and digital security, complex stakeholder landscapes, or 24/7 availability: we identify leaders and specialists who make a real impact.
From strategic key roles to highly qualified experts – we find talent that will sustainably strengthen your organization.

Transformation
In critical infrastructure (KRITIS), public responsibility and technological change intersect.
Digitalization, modernization of facilities, cyber and physical resilience, securing skilled workers and efficiency – this transformation requires new leadership and future skills: agility, decisiveness under pressure, digital sovereignty, regulatory competence and the ability to lead interdisciplinary teams across technology, operations, IT/security and administration.
We support you in attracting precisely these leaders – so that you can shape transformation in a safe, compliant and forward-looking manner.


Leadership
Resilient organizations need reliable leadership.
We ensure continuity and future viability – e.g., in succession planning, the establishment and further development of security and resilience functions (e.g., control centers, emergency and crisis management, security organizations), in public-private contexts, and after reorganizations or integrations.
Our goal: to find individuals who create stability, gain trust, and remain capable of acting in critical situations.

Passion
Whether energy supply, health, water/wastewater, transport & traffic, administration & public safety, data centers & telecommunications or related areas – we are your headhunters and personnel consultants with a passion for critical infrastructures.
Our network, built with passion for these demanding environments, enables us to find the right candidates for your role.

