What do we think the Vikings did better back then than most recruiters do today? They were risk-takers, courageous and innovative, fearless explorers. That is our DNA. Undaunted, we set sail into the "digital sea" together with our clients and candidates.
We are different. We ask questions. We interfere. We advise. We demand. We are honest and do not mince our words. We invest. We have heart and passion. We are partners and act as such.
We also like to laugh at ourselves sometimes - the "nice" version of the Vikings: digital vikings, that is!
Gina Renner
Syn – the equitable
Head of Recruiting Services
Viking since October 2020
Is an expert in the field of recruiting and is very passionate about the topic of diversity, equality & inclusion. When she's not working as a Viking, she likes to go walking in the woods with her dog or to a friend's house for a games night.
Matthias Kintrup
Tyr – der warrior
Recruiting Consultant
Viking since June 2021
Is an expert in recruiting, loves to create relationships and motivate each other to excel and never gives up. His thirst for knowledge is unstoppable - the fastest "Googler" on the Vikings, beating even the Research team at it. He makes everyone laugh and is still working on the Handbook of Useless Knowledge. When he's not working as a Viking, he likes concerts, cinema, cabaret and developing new business ideas.
Katrin Schuhmacher
Lifa – the living
Junior Project Manager
Viking since September 2021
Likes to come to Viking HQ to work on new projects and conquests. When she's not working as a Viking, she likes to do yoga or bake sourdough bread.
Marcel Sollorz
Forseti – the just
Content & Marketing Associate
Viking since October 20200
Likes to find creative solutions to uncreative issues. When he is not working as a Viking, he retreats to the forest with his Maltese wolf or makes music.
Melanie Rahimi
Thyra – the warrior
Sales & Business Development Manager
Viking since February 2021
Loves steering the Digital Vikings ship forward at full throttle in sales. When she's not working as a Viking, she enjoys spending time with her family, doing sports and wellness or travelling.
Niko Garny
Surt – the living
Team Lead Research
Viking since April 2021
Likes to go on digital treasure hunts and accepts every challenge. When he's not working as a Viking, he spends time playing sports or going on big adventure hikes with his family.
Anna Merk
Lagertha – the protectress
Business Analytics & Research Analyst
Viking since June 2020
Is passionate about data and research and doesn't let any difficulty stop her from exploring. When she's not working as a Viking, she enjoys listening to music or going for long walks.
Maximilian Ahrens
Haldor – the stable
Research Analyst
Viking since March 20211
Likes to observe situations and to present other perspectives. When he is not working as a Viking, he likes to play music or sports and reads a lot of books.
Janis Hahn
Loki – the tricky
Project Manager Development
Viking since February 2019
Keeps the Viking horde grounded through his realism and likes to come into the office to work on new Viking tools. When he's not working as a Viking, he likes to go diving or swimming. Music and technical gadgets are also part of his free time.
Marius Kopatschek
Vali – the choosen
Software Development
Viking since December 2018
Likes to take on very large projects and is not afraid of new challenges. When he is not working as a Viking, he seeks peace and quiet in nature, paddles his kayak or is passionate about making music with his guitar.
Rebecca Prahst
Skaði – the hunting
Research Analyst
Viking since January 2020
Likes to make the impossible possible and bring structure to chaos. When she is not working as a Viking, she likes to indulge in the bardic arts.
Leonie Kossi
Sága – the narrative
Software Development
Viking since November 2020
Is passionate about designing the Tech-Ship so that it is self-explanatory for the users. When she's not working as a Viking, she enjoys playing and coaching basketball or working on her own exciting design and programming projects.
Jens Sonnenschein
Gorm – the old
Research Analyst
Viking since October 2021
Works out of the Düsseldorf field base and likes to go on exciting research trips. When he's not working as a Viking, he enjoys drawing people and animals and keeping fit by playing table tennis.
Lars Jessen
Balder – the handsome
Research Analyst
Viking since October 2021
Analyses things very carefully to come up with a suitable strategy. Takes a long time to get going, but once the ship is running, there's no stopping it. When he's not working as a Viking, he likes to sleep all day and procrastinate a bit more than he should.
Moritz Bihlmayr
Fenrir – the living
Research Analyst
Viking since October 2021
Observes situations meticulously and likes to think up suitable strategies. When he's not working as a Viking, he spends time with his friends or is digitally occupied with the computer.
