With proven search methods and deep market fluency
WE ACQUIRE TALENT
Discreet headhunters for M&A and Private Equity roles – connecting clients to people who execute.
Talent that delivers
Precision headhunting. Strategic outcomes.
We are a discreet headhunting firm operating at the intersection of precision and performance. We connect Investment Banks, Private Equity funds, and strategic teams with talent that delivers quietly powerful outcomes.
Executive Search
Precision identification and discreet placement of high-calibre candidates across M&A, Private Equity, and senior corporate leadership roles.
Market Intelligence
Confidential market mapping and competitive benchmarking to guide hiring decisions and improve search precision.
Candidate Due Diligence
Thorough referencing, background screening, and reputation checks to validate experience, integrity, and role alignment.
Our agile model adapts
Two ways to work with us
Our agile model adapts to both embedded sourcing partnerships and full-cycle delivery, giving clients leverage in competitive markets.
Embedded Partnership
Plug into your internal capabilities with discreet, high-leverage support.
Dedicated Delivery
Full-cycle headhunting by a focused, autonomous team.
Where we place talent
From elite boutiques to founder-led funds, we help clients build high-impact M&A, strategy, and corporate development teams – in confidence and with speed.
Investment Banking
Elite boutiques, global platforms, and independent firms – executed hires across coverage and execution teams.
Private Equity
Blue-chip funds offering scale and platform growth, and founder-led firms building investment teams.
C-Suite and Directors
C-level executives and directors driving value creation, transformation, and strategic growth.
Corporate and Portfolio Roles
Corporate M&A and Strategy teams, plus high-impact roles at PE-backed portfolio companies.
Confidential Assignments
Sensitive mandates including replacements, confidential searches, and high-stakes leadership placements.
Team Buildouts and Retained Search
Targeted buildout of M&A and investment teams for high-growth firms and newly launched platforms. Retained delivery for complex, high-impact, or hard-to-fill roles.
The team
A focused, senior-led team built for discreet mandates. Direct access, fast decisions, and clear accountability.
Chris Struve
Headhunter & Founder
I deliver fast, discreet shortlists for M&A and Private Equity teams through deep market mapping, direct outreach, and rigorous qualification on capability, deal exposure, and intent.
E-mail: chris.struve@aqtal.com
Phone: +44 799 065 2932
Erika Struve
Client Partner
I lead client relationships and manage the delivery side of executive search mandates for German PE, IB, and Corporate M&A teams, ensuring clarity, pace, and alignment throughout the process.
E-mail: erika.struve@aqtal.com
Phone: +44 785 355 8412
Speak with us
You might only be
one meeting away
from something great
Share a role, a mandate, or a hiring problem you want solved discreetly.
We respond quickly and in confidence.
Contact
For mandates, market mapping, or confidential searches, send a short note with role scope, location, seniority, and urgency.
Focus
M&A and Private Equity roles
Germany-focused coverage
Analyst to Partner level
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm CET
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CET
Sunday: Holiday
info@aqtal.com
Phone
+44 799 065 2932