Leadership Changes to Drive Strategic Growth at SpenglerFox
Press release: Eschborn, 15 January 2026
I am pleased to announce some exciting leadership developments at SpenglerFox that will strengthen our ability to serve clients in high-growth sectors.
Michael Klingler will be taking on expanded responsibilities as he assumes leadership of our Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice in addition to his current role heading our Private Equity practice. This move reflects the increasingly strong overlap we’re seeing between these sectors, particularly as PE investment in life sciences and healthcare continues to accelerate. Michael’s deep expertise in both domains positions him perfectly to deliver integrated solutions for our clients operating at this intersection.
Michael has been instrumental in building our Private Equity practice into a powerhouse, and I’m confident he’ll bring that same strategic vision and energy to our Life Sciences and Healthcare work. His ability to understand the unique talent needs of growth companies, whether backed by PE or scaling independently, makes him the ideal leader for this expanded mandate.
Zsuzsanna Zimonyi will be focusing on growing our Leadership Advisory service line. This is an area experiencing tremendous growth and innovation, and Zsuzsanna will be leading the rollout of exciting new products and services that will help our clients build and optimize their leadership teams for sustainable growth.
Zsuzsanna’s pioneering work in establishing our Leadership Advisory offering has been transformative for SpenglerFox and our clients alike. Her vision and dedication have positioned us as trusted advisors in leadership development, and I’m thrilled she’ll now have the bandwidth to take this to the next level. Zsuzsanna will continue to be an active contributor to our Life Sciences practice, ensuring continuity and maintaining the strong relationships she’s built in this sector.
These changes reflect our commitment to delivering specialized, best-in-class services to the growth companies we serve. By aligning our leadership structure with market realities and client needs, we’re ensuring that SpenglerFox remains the partner of choice for organizations seeking top talent and strategic leadership guidance.
Please join me in congratulating both Michael and Zsuzsanna as they step into these exciting new chapters.
About SpenglerFox SpenglerFox is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm specializing in growth companies. With 370+ consultants across 46 countries, we help scale-ups, PE-backed firms, and family-owned businesses find and develop the leadership talent they need to thrive.
Jens Friedrich, Group CEO