Holmgaard Management is a Danish executive search and leadership advisory firm founded on April 1, 2007, by Lars H. Linnemann. We specialize in recruiting directors, C-level leaders, and board members for owner-managed companies, family businesses, and SMEs. Our head office is at Bredgade 28B in Copenhagen K. We operate throughout Denmark and the Nordics.
Future leaders for future companies
Recruitment agency focusing on Executive Search, headhunting, and outplacement - we find leaders who fit the company, the owner, and the future.
We have been recruiting for owner-managed and family-owned businesses, SMEs, Private Equity funds and their portfolio companies, as well as for the public sector and interest organizations – since 2007.
Holmgaard Management
Our approach
Holmgaard Management is a Danish executive search and management consulting firm founded on April 1, 2007, by Lars H. Linnemann. We specialize in recruiting directors, C-level executives, and board members for owner-managed companies, SMEs, as well as the public sector and interest organizations. From our offices in Copenhagen K and Aarhus, we operate throughout Denmark and the Nordic region.
Our difference
Holmgaard Management is not a traditional Executive Search and recruitment firm. We also advise on management decisions. We challenge assumptions, create clarity, and ensure that the recruitment decision is made on an informed basis. Search is not the starting point - it is the consequence of a good decision and the right timing.
Proven experience
98%
Satisfaction rate
90%
Retention after 2 years
800+
Successful placements
12 months
Recruitment guarantee
Lars H. Linnemann
Founder & Managing Partner
With more than 18 years of experience within Executive Search and leadership advisory, I help owner-managers, boards and executive teams make the right decisions about people - before, during and after a hire. I personally handle every assignment from start to finish.
"We work as trusted advisors, not as transactional headhunters."
18
Years of experience
500+
Candidates matched
98%
Satisfaction rate
Why clients choose us
18+ years of experience and up to a 12-month guarantee on Executive Search
Proven track record with successful CxO-level recruitments, focusing on long-term retention and value.
Partners with proven leadership and executive experience
We understand leadership because we have held management responsibilities ourselves. This gives us unique insight into the challenges and demands that come with top positions.
Tailored process
no 'one-size-fits-all' – Every company has its own culture and strategy. We adapt the process to your specific needs, not to a standard template.
Exclusive network and thorough cultural DNA analysis
We combine access to passive candidates with in-depth analysis of company culture, including employee interviews to ensure the right match.
One responsible partner throughout the entire process
From the first conversation to onboarding, one experienced consultant follows you all the way. This ensures continuity, trust, and effective communication.
Active focus on ethics, diversity, and confidentiality
We work under NDA and with the highest degree of discretion. Integrity, confidentiality, and personal relationships are the foundation of our work.
Our services
We offer tailored solutions for companies and candidates
Recruitment and Executive Search
Targeted Recruitment and Executive Search for owner-managed SMEs, Private Equity funds, and the public sector. We find the right leaders at C- and D-level through a discreet and thorough process.
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Outplacement for companies
Professional support for executives in career transition with a focus on career development and networking.
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Leadership Sparring
Qualified sparring for leaders facing difficult decisions or challenges.
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Holmgaard Specialist Recruitment
Headhunting of specialists for sales, economics, finance, technology, IT, and marketing – with a focus on quality, cultural fit, and a discreet process.
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What our clients say
Efter et godt planlagt forløb med Holmgaard Management, hvor virksomhedens aktuelle situation kom i centrum, endte vi med at få præsenteret flere dygtige kandidater der var meget præcist castet til at udfylde stillingen gennem forskellige tilgange. Vi fik dermed synliggjort hvilken profil der for os var den helt rigtige, og stillingen blev besat af den helt rigtige kandidat.
Kristoffer Wendelboe Jensen, CEO
Latest blog posts
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June 2026
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June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Four main areas: 1) Recruitment and executive search (including for SMEs, boards, succession, public sector). 2) Interim management. 3) Outplacement for both companies and candidates. 4) Career counseling and leadership advisory. Additionally, we offer specialist recruitment through our subsidiary.
95% of our clients are owner-managed companies - we understand the dynamics between owner and director in a way no generalist headhunter does. We have a 98% success rate for CxO placements after 5 years and a 90% repeat business rate. The same consultant handles the entire process, and we take on the role of a long-term advisor, not a transactional recruiter.
Call us at 70 26 61 44 or email info@holmgaardmanagement.dk. We always offer a free, no-obligation initial meeting - typically 45-60 minutes - where we understand your situation and assess if and how we can help. Meetings can be held in Copenhagen, virtually, or at your location.
From our head office in Copenhagen (Bredgade 28B, 1260 Copenhagen K) and our office in Aarhus, we handle assignments throughout Denmark and in the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland), often for Scandinavian parent companies or companies with Nordic subsidiaries.