Ascentria Search Partners and CT Executive Search Europe Announce Strategic Advisory Partnership
Ascentria Search Partners, a U.S.-based executive and professional search firm, and CT Executive Search Europe GmbH, a leading retained search firm headquartered in Berlin, have announced a strategic advisory partnership to better support clients across North America and Europe.
As part of this collaboration, Ken Schmitt, Partner and Co-Founder of Ascentria Search Partners, has joined the CT Executive Search Europe Advisory Board. In this role, Schmitt will work with CT’s leadership to share market insights, advise on executive hiring trends, and support clients with complex leadership and organizational challenges.
“With more companies operating globally and leadership decisions carrying greater risk, trusted perspective matters,” said Christian Tegethoff, Managing Director of CT Executive Search Europe. “Ken brings decades of experience, a strong point of view, and a highly consultative approach that aligns perfectly with how we work with our clients.”
The partnership reflects a shared philosophy between the two firms: high-touch, relationship-driven executive search that prioritizes long-term impact over transactional placement. Ascentria and CT Executive Search Europe will work together on cross-border searches, market intelligence, and client advisory services, with a focus on founder-led, privately held, and private equity-backed organizations.
“I’m excited to deepen our partnership with Christian, Katja, and the CT team,” said Ken Schmitt. “Our clients are navigating rapid change, leadership transitions, and global growth with less margin for error than ever. This collaboration allows us to bring more perspective, more reach, and more thoughtful guidance to the table.”
Ascentria Search Partners serves clients across the United States, specializing in executive and professional recruitment for leadership roles in Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, Accounting, and Finance. CT Executive Search Europe operates internationally, supporting organizations across Europe, the Middle East, India, and China.
The firms will continue to explore additional collaboration opportunities through shared content, events, and client advisory initiatives through 2026.
About Ascentria Search Partners
Ascentria Search Partners is a high-touch executive and professional search firm dedicated to helping organizations build strong, resilient leadership teams. Formed by the merger of TurningPoint Executive Search and Collabrie, Ascentria partners closely with clients to deliver relationship-driven recruiting solutions across the U.S.
About CT Executive Search Europe
CT Executive Search Europe GmbH is a retained executive search firm headquartered in Berlin, serving clients across Europe and international markets. Known for its rigorous, relationship-based approach, CT supports organizations identify and develop senior leadership talent during periods of growth and transformation.