Excellence in consulting, understanding and challenging placements
Xellento is an owner-managed executive search boutique with a global network and a cross-sectoral scope. We advise national and international corporations, SMEs as well as executive and non-executive boards in filling positions on top-tier management level.
Our work is strictly limited to exclusive searches and direct candidate approach.

Our consultants …
… have acquired longstanding operational management experience in both business and executive search. Having gained their expertise at market-leading companies our consultants’ work is hallmarked by professionalism and utmost discretion.
Our clients …
… value and appreciate our professional and unrestrained focus on their projects as well as our emphasis on quality and sustainability. We adapt our processes to suit client needs and provide future-oriented advice.
Our candidates …
… are subject to a goal-driven and careful selection process which focusses on competencies and personality. We take care in matching a candidate’s personal and professional plans with the client’s requirements. Concomitantly, we ensure that each candidate is sufficiently and individually accompanied during the search process.
Our research …
… is not subject to limitations concerning candidate identification. Furthermore, beyond being able to draw on sound, existing networks our research team is encouraged to propose creative and unusual ideas with regard to finding the ideal candidate.
Dr. Matthias Kestler
Focus of his work:
Supervisory boards, advisory boards, industry experts – Board members, managing directors (and C‑1)
Private equity, portfolio companies, public limited companies, foundations, Medium-sized companies, family businesses, family offices
Contact:
Phone: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 11
Mail: mkestler@xellento.com
Peter Alexander Rapp
Focus of his work:
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Sports, Fashion & Lifestyle
Media & Entertainment
Retail (bricks & mortar and e‑commerce)
Contact:
Phone: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 17
Mail: prapp@xellento.com
Till Schöppe-Fries
Focus of his work:
Professional Services, Legal
Corporate Governance, Compliance
Private Equity
Family Offices, Family-owned enterprises
Contact:
Telefon: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 20
Mail: tschoeppe@xellento.com
Sascha Gerland
Focus of his work:
Supervisory boards, advisory boards, industry experts
Financial services
Real estate
Medium-sized industrial & family businesses
Contact:
Phone: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 23
Mail: sgerland@xellento.com
Kai Horten
Focus of his work:
Industrial- and technology companies
Defence, Aerospace
Automotive
IT/Cyber Security
Contact:
Phone: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 26
Mail: khorten@xellento.com

Dr. Matthias Kestler
Focus of his work:
Supervisory boards, advisory boards, industry experts
Board members, managing directors (and C‑1)
Private equity, portfolio companies, public limited companies
foundations, Medium-sized companies, family businesses, family offices
Contact:
Phone: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 11
Mail: mkestler@xellento.com

Peter Alexander Rapp
Focus of his work:
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Sports, Fashion & Lifestyle
Media & Entertainment
Retail (bricks & mortar and e‑commerce)
Contact:
Phone: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 17
Mail: prapp@xellento.com

Till Schöppe-Fries
Focus of his work:
Professional Services, Legal
Corporate Governance, Compliance
Private Equity
Family Offices, Family-owned enterprises
Contact:
Telefon: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 20
Mail: tschoeppe@xellento.com

Sascha Gerland
Focus of his work:
Financial services
Banking, insurance, stock exchange, rating business, digital assets
ESG
Real estate
Contact:
Phone: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 23
Mail: sgerland@xellento.com

Kai Horten
Focus of his work:
Industrial- and technology companies
Defence, Aerospace
Automotive
IT/Cyber Security
Contact:
Phone: +49 (89) 620 30 88 — 26
Mail: khorten@xellento.com