Daniel Knott

Associate Partner
Germany

Daniel recruits C-Level and Supervisory Board roles in Tech & Private Equity. He is an ambassador for FidAR – Frauen in die Aufsichtsräte e.V. (Women in the Supervisory Boards), providing career advisement.

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Daniel Knott joined PageGroup in January 2018. Today, at Page Executive, he is leading the Technology & Private Equity Practice in Germany. Beyond that, he is actively committed to equal participation. As a member, speaker and ambassador for FidAR – Frauen in die Aufsichtsräte e.V. (Women in the Supervisory Boards), he contributes with his expertise in the field of career management.

As a headhunter and consultant, Daniel is responsible for filling leadership positions in the technology and industry sectors. He works in close cooperation with his clients to find the best candidates ahead of the curve and prepares organisations for the future with the right talent.

Before PageGroup, Daniel had a successful management career at a global leading retail company. He studied business administration in Northern Germany and Munich.

Clients value Daniel’s honest, hard-working attitude and his commitment to finding the right executive talent. His impressive number of successful recruitments in his time at Page Executive is down to that unique blend of a great work ethic, a winning mindset and creating unique synergies with colleagues across industries and regions.

Reminiscent of his determination as a consultant, Daniel is a competent marathon runner, which keeps him fit and alert alongside his road cycling. To unwind, he enjoys getting in touch with nature, meditating and spending time with his three children.

Industry

Industry

  • Private Equity
  • Technology Media & Telecoms

Function

Function

  • Board Level
  • CIO & IT Leadership
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Operational & General Management
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Sales

Track Record

  • CEO (System house/ IT Service Provider) – Mid-sized-company
  • CIO Europe (automotive manufacturer) –  Multinational cooperation
  • Managing Director DACH (rental business) –  Multinational cooperation
  • Managing Director Germany (SaaS/ PaaS/ adtech solutions) – Start-up
  • General Manager Central Europe (global systems integrator - critical infrastructure) –  Multinational cooperation
  • General Manager DACH (access solutions) – Mid-sized-company
  • VP Process Management and Transformation (international manufacturer) –  Multinational cooperation 
  • Service Sales Director Central Western Europe (global systems integrator - critical infrastructure) –  Multinational cooperation 
  • Sales Director Central Western Europe (global systems integrator - critical infrastructure) –  Multinational cooperation
  • Head of International Business Development (rental business) –  Multinational cooperation

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Testimonials

Working with Daniel Knott from Page Executive has been a standout experience – he is an exceptional networker at the C-Suite level. Daniel is a relationship builder and maintainer! With his natural, unobtrusive manner, he is truly unique and a valuable asset in the C-level executive search space. This fosters trust with both clients and candidates, enabling him to deliver tailored results within an optimal timeframe.
Joachim Kürten, CEO, Nespoli Deutschland GmbH and member of Beirat-BW e.V., ARMID e.V. – Aufsichtsräte Mittelstand, Deutschland e.V. & Deutsche Digitale Beiräte

We very much value the cooperation with Daniel and PageGroup in finding top talent. We have now had several successful placements. What sets page apart is the client focus and close coordination process to ensure an optimal result.
Karsten Newbury, President, Humanetics

The successful collaboration with Daniel lays in his deep understanding of our products, services, vision and culture. He inspired the candidates and this paved the way for our candidate journey and was the key to find excellent profiles.
Ulrich Joritz, Chief People Officer, CWS Hygiene

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