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
Project Manager
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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.
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 2021
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.
Rebecca Petri
Ylva – the wolf
Recruiting Consultant
Viking since Janaury 2022
She loves the professional and personal exchange with clients, candidates and colleagues. She is not afraid of new challenges, always strives for top performance and keeps on learning. She is an expert in recruiting and rarely stops grinning. When she's not working as a Viking she is writing her master's thesis and does a lot of sport (whether in the gym, climbing hall or yoga).
Bastian Breibert
Thor – the hammer
Digital Product Manager
Viking since April 2018
Loves to develop innovative ideas, keeps calm even in the most chaotic moments and connects different threads into a solid strand. When not working as a Viking, he is passionate about sports or writing his own music.
Manja Gottwald
Tarja – the protector
Senior HR Consultant
Viking since May 2022
She loves holistic exchange and always looks at where she can help. She is an expert in designing processes in HR. She loves structures and yet pragmatic approaches. When she's not working as a Viking, she likes to be out in nature with her dog or has some DIY project - whether it's building pallet furniture or redesigning her flat.
Svea Geinitz
Elia – the luminous
Recruiting Consultant
Viking since April 2022
Likes to establish structure, but loves creativity and is always open to new ideas. Her passion is to help candidates and companies to come together to shine. When not working as a Viking, she loves spending time with her horse, in the mountains, and snowboarding. Otherwise, you can find her at band and choir rehearsals.
Yuliya Vernygora
Nana – the daring
Recruiting Consultant
Viking since April 2022
Her great passion is to interact with various people in order to create synergies. In doing so, she is able to find new opportunities and is not reluctant to put them into practice. When she is not working as a Viking, she enjoys travelling, nature and spending time with her family and friends.
Rieke Schaut
Runa – the charming
Recruiting Consultant
Viking since April 2022
She loves connecting people and bringing them into their full potential based on their individual strengths and stories. The magic formula: listen, getting inspired and then going full force to excite others is what sets her apart in her work as a recruiter. When she is not working as a Viking, she passionately teaches Barre Pilates & Yoga - her motto: Move to Fly.
Emilie Thomas
Smilla - the smiling one
Business Operations Assistant
Viking since April 2022
She enjoys to be busy, to develop herself in different areas and to share ideas within a team and to work collaboratively on them. When she is not working as a Viking she can be found baking, playing tennis or enjoying a cup of coffee.
