CT Executive Search: Management

Managing Director - Christian Tegethoff

Christian Tegethoff
Managing Director

Christian Tegethoff is the Managing Director of CT Executive Search.

With a wealth of experience that spans over 20 years, Christian is one of the leading international HR experts, particularly, when it comes to executive recruitment.

His main area of expertise includes the recruitment of top talent to senior positions within companies with operations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Prior to founding CT Executive Search, Christian worked with other international HR firms such as Kienbaum Executive Consultants. He’s also loaned his HR expertise while partnering with international trade bodies.

A graduate of the Free University of Berlin and the Humboldt University of Berlin, Christian also holds an executive MBA from Cass Business School/City University London.

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Kateryna Aleksiuk

Director Ukraine & Baltics

Kateryna Aleksiuk oversees CT Executive Search’s operations in the Baltic States and Ukraine.

With over a decade of experience in executive search, recruitment, and talent consulting, she is a trusted expert in identifying and securing key executives who drive strategic growth and operational excellence for businesses.

Kateryna specializes in executive recruitment across diverse industries, including FinTech, Retail & FMCG, Healthcare, IT, Legal, and Agribusiness. Her deep industry knowledge and results-driven approach have earned her a strong reputation in the field.

Prior to joining CT Executive Search, she held senior leadership positions at global executive search firms, where she successfully managed international projects and led multi-disciplinary recruitment teams.

Kateryna holds a degree in Political Science from Kyiv Taras Shevchenko National University and the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.

Based in Vilnius, she collaborates closely with leading companies in the Baltic Region and Ukraine, delivering bespoke executive search solutions and building high-performing leadership teams.

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Associate Partner India - Sonal Thakker

Sonal Thakker 

Associate Partner, Mumbai

Based in Mumbai, Sonal supports the Indian operations of CT Executive Search. She works mainly in the industrial sector, focusing on assignments in manufacturing at large. Sonal has in excess of 15 years Executive Search experience over her 25+ year career, and was last associated with 3P Consultants as a Partner.

She has successfully delivered several CXO mandates for start-ups, SMEs and Indian conglomerates across the chemicals, agrochemicals, fertilizers, engineering, food, and healthcare sectors. Her specialization includes Strategic Consulting, Key Account Management and Succession planning. She has worked across multiple geographies including the Middle East belt.

Prior to moving to the Executive Search industry, she spent her initial decade in corporate roles, managing the Finance function. Sonal is a graduate from the Mumbai University and has completed her PGDBM in Business Management and is also an Inter Cost Accountant.

Head of Middle East Regional Office - Aouni Kawas

Aouni Kawas

Head of Middle East Regional Office, Beirut/Lebanon

Aouni Kawas is the Managing Partner at Kawas Consulting and the Director of the CT Executive Search regional hub office in Beirut, Lebanon. The Beirut office handles assignments across the Near and Middle East and supports searches in North and West Africa.

Aouni has been working in executive search for over 15 years.  During this time, he has handled a high three-digit number of mandates in the GCC region, the Middle East and Africa. As Managing Partner of Kawas Consulting, Aouni has worked with CT Executive Search on various executive recruitment projects for European and US companies, as well as Arab companies looking towards international expansion.

Aouni previously worked for Deloitte and the financial services company Bartercard. He studied marketing at the Lebanese American University and has since held a professorship there.

Head of Strategic Relations & Development - Katja Wehmeyer

Katja Wehmeyer

Head of Strategic Relations & Development

Katja Wehmeyer is responsible for expanding strategic partnerships in the field of foreign trade – particularly with associations, chambers of commerce, as well as law firms and consulting companies. Together with key stakeholders, she promotes a practice-oriented professional dialogue on international recruitment of specialists and executives, in the context of regional HR strategies and labor market conditions.

A graduate in journalism and communications management, she has extensive experience at the intersection of foreign trade, communications, and B2B business development. Her professional background includes positions in communications agencies, advising companies on market entry strategies, and managing operational marketing for an international consulting firm.

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