After working for a global American FMCG manufacturer and a major German financial institute, Jens joined a leading French professional search and consultancy firm, as partner and lead consultant for assignments across France and Europe. In 2002 he founded ELATOS as the first French professional search firm to focus on assignments across the energy, renewable energy, environment, digital and IT, in France and internationally.
Jens has extensive expertise in conducting senior, executive and C-level searches across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in France, specializing in areas such as energy, energy transition, renewables, nuclear, environment and digital sectors. As a leading authority and trusted advisor to domestic and international client organizations, Jens is especially talented in conducting sensitive and confidential engagements, as well as assisting global organizations launch into and grow within the French marketplace. He is also recognized for his exceptional understanding of market and SME dynamics.
With his profound experience in the financial sector he can take on demanding assignments for international wealth and asset managers, banks, and for various other financial institutions which specialize in areas such as investment, VC, private equity, credit, business intelligence and analytics.
Jens lives with his family in Lyon. He is deeply interested in history and politics. Living so close to the Alps he is a huge fan of skiing, and he also enjoys cycling, rowing and swimming. You will find him sharing the passion for mountains and the seaside with his family, and supporting and cheering his daughter on the sidelines of a field hockey game.
