
Biography
Nicole Gradnitzer is Managing Partner at ISG Personalmanagement and specializes in Executive Search, Strategic Recruiting, and Franchise Partner Search. She supports companies and franchise systems in identifying and attracting individuals who not only bring the required professional expertise, but also demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, initiative, and the personal fit needed for successful long-term collaboration.
In Franchise Partner Search, she supports established franchise systems in their expansion and in recruiting suitable partners for new locations and sales territories. From defining the ideal partner profile and conducting targeted direct searches and active sourcing to pre-selecting candidates and personally guiding suitable prospects through the process, she manages the entire professional search and selection process.
Another key focus of her work is the recruitment of specialists and executives in the wood-processing industry, as well as in technology- and industry-driven business environments. With many years of hands-on experience in this sector, she has developed a deep understanding of its structures and challenges, along with a strong professional network across the DACH region.
International experience, multilingual skills, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach shape the way she works. Her goal is to create sustainable connections between people and entrepreneurial opportunities – whether involving specialists and executives, companies, or prospective franchise partners.
In addition, Nicole Gradnitzer applies her expertise in personnel assessment to ensure that selection decisions take into account not only experience and qualifications, but also personality, motivation, and potential.
Her goal is to create lasting connections between people and entrepreneurial opportunities – with a clear focus on personality, potential, and long-term fit.