Moritz Drerup

Moritz Drerup is a Managing Partner at Signium in Hamburg. He has more than ten years of experience in executive search consulting and fills leadership positions for family-owned businesses and SMEs, PE-financed mid-caps, scale-ups, and large corporations.

Executive Search Consultant specializing in Technology and Transformation

Moritz fills leadership positions at the top and mid-management levels for his clients. His industry focus lies in the areas of technology, e-commerce, industry, and financial services.

Within his mandates, he fills leadership positions in IT & Digital, Marketing, Finance, and HR, as well as across the board at the executive level, particularly during growth and transformation phases.

Focus on AI Transformation

A growing focus is on filling AI leadership roles (including Chief AI Officer, VP of Data & AI, and Head of AI Automation) as well as advising shareholders and executive management on the personnel and organizational requirements for successful AI transformation. In doing so, Moritz combines classic executive search expertise with a deep understanding of modern technologies and their implications for leadership and organization.

Career Highlights at IBM, Arvato, PayPal, and as a Founder

Moritz began his professional career as a strategy consultant at IBM and subsequently worked for Netrada (later Arvato) and PayPal. In 2015, he founded an executive search boutique in Hamburg specializing in tech and management positions, which merged into Signium in 2026.

Academic Background and Teaching

Moritz studied business administration at Maastricht University and the Universidad Carlos III in Madrid. He is also a lecturer of organizational development at the Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA).

He is fluent in German, English, and Dutch. In his free time, Moritz enjoys skiing, running, and sailing on an old Folkboat. He lives with his family in Hamburg near the Elbe River.