HTP Group, a leading executive search and leadership consulting firm, announces the appointment of Friedbert Herbold as Senior Partner in Germany. His appointment supports the Group’s continued development in the German market and its collaboration across Europe. “I look forward to working with my colleagues at HTP Group,” says Friedbert Herbold, “The firm’s entrepreneurial approach and international perspective provide a strong basis for serving clients together. I hope to contribute my experience and relationships to this work.”
Friedbert Herbold has worked in executive search and management consulting since the late 1980s. His experience includes searches for board-level and senior management positions in listed companies as well as privately held and international businesses. Over the course of his career, he has helped establish and lead executive search and management consulting firms. He began his career early in executive search and quickly established himself as a leading entrepreneur in the consulting industry.
Over the years, Friedbert has co-founded and managed prominent consulting businesses, including “Hofmann Herbold & Partner – Management Consulting“. This entrepreneurial background has shaped a thoughtful, structured approach to assessing leadership requirements, professional experience and personal qualities. His work has focused particularly on industrial companies and professional services, complemented by longstanding relationships with executives, investors and representatives of private equity and family-owned businesses. He is also a licensed Senior Coach of the European Business School (EBS) in Oestrich-Winkel and has supported the development of students and executives.
Based in Frankfurt, Friedbert will work with HTP Group’s international partners to advise clients in Germany and across borders on executive appointments and leadership matters. He speaks German, English and French and holds a degree in Economics from the University of Heidelberg and an MBA in International Management from the University of Geneva.
“Friedbert brings considerable experience and a valuable perspective to our team,”” said Ineke Arts and Raffaele Jacovelli, Managing Directors of HTP Group. “We look forward to working with him as we continue to serve clients in Germany and internationally.””


