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 People & Talent Solutions
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 – the 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.
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.
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.
Annina Pein
Eir – the healer
Head of Product & Processes
Viking since July 2022
She is convinced that there is a perfect match for every position and that there are still many exciting developments to be made, in particular in the field of part-time professionals. When she is not working as a Viking, she is working as a health practitioner for horses and dogs and enjoys her free time together with her family and dog.
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
Junior Frontend Developer
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.
Jens Sonnenschein
Gorm – the old
Senior 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).
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.
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.
Corinna Harndt
Idun – the renewing
Research Analyst
Viking since July 2022
She loves it when everything matches in the end and the big picture is consistent. Getting there is a task she likes to take on. When she's not working as a Viking, she's renovating her old house or working in the garden. And if she's not working at all, you'll find her out in nature, ideally with her family.
Orsolya Imre
Yrsa – the wild
People Consultant
Viking since October 2022
She is an HR/ People allrounder who loves designing the processes that contribute to building a value based culture, create engagement, and drive performance. She is passionate about enabling learning and development and proactivity in career development. When she doesn't work as a viking, she trains in running, preparing for some "crazy" challenge, or relaxes in nature and surrounds herself and learns from people who practice permaculture.
Vanessa Bieling-Degenhardt
Liv – the living
Head of People & Talent Solutions
Viking since October 2022
Believes in value-based visions, as well as people-centered HR|People departments. Empathy & emotions are a key factor for outstanding leadership teams. She is an expert, with great passion for People & Culture and an advocate for more visibility of women in leadership positions. When she's not working as a Viking, she loves every form of humorous exchange as a native from the Rhineland and, as a Berliner by choice, looks forward to the most beautiful time of the year: Carnival, Alaaf!
