After having worked for recruitment agencies in Europe and Asia for several years, I started work at PageGroup as an Executive Manager. My first task was to set up a new office in Monaco. In the first five months, I worked at our Paris office in order to build up a relationship with my French and international colleagues and with colleagues doing similar work. The office in Monaco officially opened in October 2008. I was appointed Director in January 2011 and given responsibility for the Département Alpes-Maritimes, where I set up the second office in the region and the eighth Michael Page office in France. In January 2014 I was promoted to Senior Director before being asked to lead Michael Page Zurich and become a member of the Swiss Executive Board. Since January 2018 I took on the role of Executive Director. In July 2019 I became Head of Page Personnel and Michael Page Zurich.
Nicolai's responsibilities
Responsibilities as a member of the Executive Board: involve in the definition and the implementation of our strategy in Switzerland
Leading and developing Michael Page Zurich as well as managing HR and talent development for the entire country
Creating, adapting and implementing business strategies to matching our market and continue our growth
People development: put all our employees at their best place and support them to develop their skills and grow
Project management and responsible for day-to-day business
Recruiting top talent Michael Page Zurich
Managing teams of recruitment specialists in planning and implementing recruitment processes with a strong focus on quality and efficiency
Nicolai's tips
Do what you enjoy
Take what you do seriously
Get to know your clients
Convey a positive image of the company
Surround yourself with top performers and be inspired by their positive attitude
Leave nothing to chance
Manage margins prudently and keep an account of profits and losses
Stay in contact with the sales team
Remember that the customer is king
Treat clients and candidates as you would want to be treated
