Cormis Partners is a privately owned boutique search firm headquartered in London. We provide dedicated Talent & Leadership solutions (Executive Search, Interim Management and Leadership Advisory Services) to boards, senior management teams, and investors for companies going through transformation and growth.
We help our clients navigate a fast-changing global economy facing significant challenges by delivering tailored and impactful Talent & Leadership solutions, cultivating long-term and trusted partnerships.
Our core values shape the way we operate on a day-to-day basis:
We believe in the value of authentic relationships and collaboration based on trust.
We constantly thrive to improve our value offerings to clients and dare to challenge the status quo to deliver meaningful results.
We take ownership of delivering tailored solutions to meet clients’ unique needs and expectations.
We work in an efficient way, offering proactive solutions to our clients and reacting quickly to their evolving needs.
Our consultant and research team has over 30 years of combined experience in capital-intensive industries, and brings an understanding of how to structure and deliver executive search, interim management and Leadership Advisory Services.
Managing Director
Managing Director
fdc@cormispartners.com
Florian founded Cormis Partners on the belief that Talent & Leadership is a major force for transforming and growing organisations that will benefit the global economy and society.
Florian has 18 years of international experience both working for and advising clients across a broad range of sectors including Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities. For a decade he worked for Bouygues Construction in Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific on the development and construction of major infrastructure projects (e.g. High-Speed Lines, Harbours, Roads, Tunnels and other civil works projects).
Florian moved into Executive Search in 2012 and since then has worked right across the UK, Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, and North America. Florian is fluent in French and English. He graduated from the University of Ottawa in Canada and from Neoma Business School (Cesem) in France. He holds a double diploma in management with specialisation in Finance & Business Administration.
Partner
Partner
Arpad.Szakal@cormispartners.com
Arpad leads our global Aviation & Civil Aerospace practice and partners with clients worldwide, delivering top-tier executive search, talent mapping, leadership services, and compensation consulting services at C-suite, SVP, and Director levels.
With four languages at his disposal, Arpad previously worked at energy and oil & gas specialist boutique Cripps Sears & Partners and was a core member of the in-house executive search & leadership assessment arm of Laing O'Rourke, Europe's largest privately held engineering firm.
Arpad is an ICF accredited executive & leadership coach and a qualified solution-focused therapist. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Personal & Business Coaching from the University of Chester. He is also a certified facilitator of the Hogan Leadership Assessment Suite.
Partner
Partner
cdc@cormispartners.com
Charles is a Partner specialising in Energy and Infrastructure for industry-leading organisations and the portfolio companies and assets of equity investors globally. He also leads our Manufacturing practice, predominantly serving Cormis Partners’ core sectors. Charles places leaders—from executive-level appointments to highly strategic or technically complex Director roles—at the heart of our clients’ operations.
Growing up between France and England, Charles is fluent in both English and French. He holds a Master’s degree in Marketing Management from ESADE Business School as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Management with Economics from Exeter University.
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant
nathalie.tresch@cormispartners.com
Nathalie, our Executive Assistant, plays a vital role in our business by providing crucial support in scheduling, organization, and administrative tasks. She earned her master's degree in Foreign Languages from Lyon Lumière University in France.
Before joining Cormis Partners, Nathalie accumulated valuable experience in diverse fields such as fashion and beauty, brand licensing, and recruitment. This background has equipped her with a solid foundation for comprehending various sectors and meeting the unique needs of our clients.
Associate
Associate
hind.benaissa@cormispartners.com
Hind is an Associate delivering Executive Search and Interim Management assignments internationally. She holds a master’s degree in Luxury Marketing from Glasgow Caledonian University in London, as well as a master’s degree in Digital Marketing & Data from KEDGE Business School in Paris.
Prior to joining Cormis Partners, Hind gained valuable experience across fashion, consumer goods, and motorsports which provided her with a strong foundation for understanding different sectors and clients’ needs.
Associate
Associate
lea.zenouda@cormispartners.com
Léa is an Associate delivering Executive Search and Interim Management assignments internationally. She holds a bachelors’ degree in Economics, Finance and Management from Queen Mary University of London, as well as a Masters’ degree in Real Estate Economics and Investment analysis from University College London.Prior to joining Cormis Partners, Léa was working in Real Estate investment. She also gained experience in sales and business development in different industries such as construction, technology, and health, building a strong foundation for understanding different sectors and clients’ needs.
Associate
Associate
christopher.maiorana@cormispartners.com
As an Associate, Christopher delivers Executive Search and Interim Management assignments internationally. He holds a double Bachelor of Business Administration degree, specialized in Business Management from Skema Business School & North Carolina State University.Prior to joining Cormis Partners, Christopher gained valuable experience across Real Estate through his own small venture, as well as through the Fintech and High-end Automotive industries. This provided him with a strong foundation for understanding clients' and industries' needs.
Associate
Associate
tommy.spitz@cormispartners.com
Tommy is an Associate focusing on executive search activities at Cormis Partners, bringing an extensive international background and proven track record in the transportation industry, Tommy supports the firm in identifying and attracting top leadership talent across sectors.
As an international Executive Search firm, we work across EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific regions. We have local hubs in the United Kingdom and France, and our consultants have extended language capabilities.
We have successfully conducted search assignments for positions based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Far East. We understand the cross-cultural challenges associated with relocating individuals internationally and are well placed to assist clients and candidates for such international moves.
Managing Director, Global Offshore Wind Construction
United Kingdom
Head of Digital Transformation
Australia
Major Rail Infrastructure Project Director (€2 bn capex)
Qatar
Chief Executive Officer, North America
USA
Senior Vice President, Sales
Germany
Chief Financial Officer
United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer
France
Managing Director
Nigeria
Group Human Resources Director
Australia
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