Cristina Caramizaru brings over 20 years of expertise in senior executive search to her role as a Partner at Selion Global Romania. Throughout her distinguished career, Cristina has built an impressive track record by working across leading firms in Romania - including Stanton Chase International, Pedersen & Partners, and Amrop - where she developed her own distinctive approach to delivering exceptional results for clients.

With a reputation for leading complex, high-stakes projects with a strategic and creative mindset, Cristina’s experience spans a wide range of industries, including FMCG, Retail, Technology, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Her ability to align leadership solutions with the unique needs of her clients is solid evidence of her expertise and independent vision.

Cristina’s career has been defined by her commitment to personal growth, continually advancing her skills and knowledge in executive search, management advisory, and career management. Her capacity to drive strategic value for clients and leaders reflects her own proactive journey to excellence.

A trained psychologist, Cristina is also a certified Coach and International Assessor with a profound understanding of human dynamics and leadership.

Her reputation for efficiency, creativity, and transparency speaks to her personal integrity and ability to foster long-term relationships based on trust. Cristina’s direct and straightforward approach ensures that all parties involved receive lasting, meaningful solutions, while her passion for development fuels her drive to make a positive impact.

Katja de Jong is Associate Partner Selion Global BeNeLux, and Director and Regional Manager BeNeLux at Board Connect GmbH, based in the Netherlands. With over twelve years of expertise in executive search, she excels in delivering international and pan-European mandates.

Throughout her distinguished career, Katja has held various senior roles at prominent management and personnel consultancies, including Kienbaum and Amrop. She has developed a broad range of skills, including project management, client acquisition, and cross-sector expertise.

Katja holds a degree in Criminology from Erasmus University Rotterdam, with a focus on "Crime & Organisations." Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, Katja is dedicated to advancing women in management and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across cultures. Her industry expertise spans High Tech, Consumer Goods/Retail, Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Telecommunications, with a focus on placing top executives, managers, and senior-level experts.

Kira Westermann is a Principal at Selion Global Germany and a Principal in the Executive Search and Management Assessment division at Board Connect GmbH in Berlin. She commenced her career at Heidrick & Struggles, a renowned international executive search firm, where she successfully managed numerous national and international projects, focusing on key positions in the Global Technology Practice. Following her consulting tenure, Kira transitioned to sales roles at a prominent German consumer goods company, leveraging her expertise to drive business growth. Kira holds a prestigious "Double Degree" (Master of Science in Management & Grade de Master Programme Grande École) from ESCP Europe Business School and is fluent in German, English, and Spanish. Her industry expertise spans Consumer Goods, Retail & E-commerce, and Digital, with a focus on placing Marketing, Sales & Strategy Officers, Sales & Marketing Leaders, Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders, and Chief Executive Officers.

Heike Johannes is an Associate Partner at Selion Global Germany and a Senior Client Partner at Board Connect GmbH, leveraging two decades of executive search expertise to manage complex client relationships, search mandates, and management audits.

Following a career in international tourism and sales at a global computer wholesaler, Heike transitioned into consulting, initially serving as a (Senior) Project Manager and later as a Senior Consultant at various international and German firms. She developed a strong track record in cross-industry executive search and management assessment, placing top executives, managers, and senior-level experts in key positions.

Heike's industry expertise spans the Public Sector, Financial Services & Real Estate, and Family-owned and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions for her clients.