Michael Otte
- Focus: more than 20 years of experience in executive search and management diagnostics
- Specialization in automotive, industrial, consumer goods, technology
- Special project experience: Support for European companies that want to establish themselves in North America or expand their presence there
Michael Otte combines emotional intelligence with efficient project management — his particular strength, which makes him stand out in the executive search industry. For him, it is of central importance to find managers who are able to bring companies to the next level of performance and ensure sustainable growth.
His decisive tip for companies that want to assert themselves against the competition as attractive employers is to focus on continuous training for all employees. He is convinced that continuous development is the most important component of a company's success.
In his professional career, he attaches great importance to teamwork, transparency and cultural openness. These values form the basis of his collaboration with clients and candidates.
In his opinion, the best managers should have the ability to work in a team, cultural intelligence, flexibility and an openness to constructive criticism. For him, the ability to make decisions is also an indispensable characteristic of successful leadership.
Michael Otte finds inspiration in the works of Andrew Sobel, in particular in “Clients for Life”, and in Simon Sinek's “Leaders Eat Last.” Both authors provide him with valuable perspectives that he can integrate into his work.
His study focus on international project management led Michael Otte to A.T. Kearney, Heidrick & Struggles, Kienbaum and DHR Global. Since the beginning of 2025, he has been Managing Director at Deininger in Atlanta, USA.