The story of Birn+Partners

Birn+Partners was founded in 2013 by Mikkel F. Birn with a clear determination: to build a top 10 European company within Executive Search, Leadership Development and Board Services.

Mikkel's passion has always been to create a company where every employee is proud to be part of the culture, one built on honesty, integrity, and the ability to be present and authentic with clients. These qualities have been the foundation for lasting client relationships and sustained growth through referrals.

Our vision is to be a Trusted Advisor to our clients,  a consultant who is close to their needs and organisational development at all times. We work individually and as a team, both in Practice and Industry groups and across borders with colleagues from our international affiliates. This demands deep knowledge, skills, and experience in international management, an understanding of our clients' growth ambitions, and the ability to attract talent in a global context.

To ensure we always meet our clients with up-to-date knowledge and relevant insight, we have built our own Academy, offering training through webinars and conferences. The Academy exists to share expertise, develop one another, and continuously grow our competences. We foster a learning environment that strengthens both individuals and the team as a whole. We do our utmost to help clients navigate the future by delivering and developing the talents behind tomorrow's success.

Today, Birn+Partners is powered by a winning team spirit. More than 60 dedicated consultants and partners across 12 countries are on a mission to deliver world-class talent and help international companies build high-performing teams. Ownership is shared, with the founder as main shareholder and equity distributed to local partners over time a structure that ensures full alignment and quality assurance across all markets.

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