Zurich Headhunter Expands Its Partnership

Tabea Eckardt and Simon Steiner have become partners of BiermannNeff.  Both have shaped BiermannNeff for many years, the Zurich-based-eadhunter said in a statement. Simon Steiner has been part of the journey since the company’s founding, and Tabea Eckardt since 2018. Together, they have played a decisive role in building the firm, developing numerous client relationships, and shaping the team and its culture, so the company.

Next Phase of Development 

With the expansion of its partner circle, BiermannNeff is setting the course for its next phase of development and the planned growth of the firm.

Simon Steiner has been working in executive search for over seventeen years, advising institutional investors, asset managers, private markets firms, and family offices. His focus includes the placement of key positions in portfolio management, CFO and COO functions, as well as international sales roles, particularly across the Nordics and Benelux regions. He supports many of his clients through growth, transformation, and succession phases and has been a trusted sparring partner to numerous clients for many years.

Tabea Eckardt brings extensive experience in recruiting specialists and senior leaders within asset management and private markets. Since 2018, her focus has been on strategic recruiting, international mandates, and sensitive succession processes across the DACH region. She combines deep market knowledge with a highly personal, trust-based advisory approach.

«When it simply fits, there is no reason to wait. Tabea and Simon have been at the core of our firm for years – Simon since day one. Now we are taking the next step together.», said Klaus Biermann and Jonas Neff.