Back to Basics in Talent Management: Simplify to Amplify?

René Rosso is a Managing Director at ChapmanCG based in Germany, leading the ChapmanCG consulting team and offering in the region. His focus is on senior and executive search mandates while partnering with local and global clients across DACH, EMEA and globally.

René has more than 15 years experience and knowledge in the recruitment industry, having spent the last 10 years focusing on HR positions across sectors. Prior to joining ChapmanCG René helped set up and launch three recruitment agencies in Germany, including Robert Walters and Frazer Jones where he also led the German business as Managing Director and Partner.

René studied political sciences, Anglo-American history and English and holds a diploma in Information Economics from the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne. Before moving into the recruitment business in 2006, René worked in the media sector as an information specialist, including RTL, one of Europe’s biggest broadcasting companies.

René, who supports Borussia Mönchengladbach, enjoys quality time with family and friends, going to concerts and loves being outside going on hikes or competing in his local triathlon club.

Kirsty is a Managing Director with ChapmanCG and is based in Switzerland. She works with the team in identifying high-calibre HR talent in Europe and the Middle East, and also assists the company’s global leadership with internal projects.

Kirsty is originally from South Africa and has worked in the UK, Singapore and Australia. Before joining ChapmanCG, Kirsty worked in a consulting and senior project manager capacity in the communications, financial services and professional services industries in Australia, Asia and Europe. During her time at Verizon Communications, SAI Global, Salmat and Babcock and Brown, she worked closely with business leadership teams on the development and implementation of key projects to support business strategies.

Kirsty has a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management and Industrial Psychology from the University of South Africa, and a Master of Business Administration from Macquarie Graduate School of Management in Australia.

Outside of work, Kirsty is passionate about travelling, spending time with her two young children and keeping fit with running, spinning and yoga.