Partner
From engineer to experienced manager and personnel consultant
Christoph Fenske studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Hamburg and has over 25 years of experience in the defense and marine industry. His career steps ranged from project management to leadership roles at leading companies in propulsion technology.
In his last position as Head of the Marine & Industry Division at a well-known propulsion specialist, he was responsible for a division with over 200 employees at three locations. Christoph is distinguished by his competence in leading complex organizational units and implementing change processes. He played an important role in the introduction of a cultural change process in one of his previous companies and was instrumental in the development and implementation of a product lifecycle and contributed to the development of innovative products.
Christoph's expertise spans a broad range of technical and market knowledge, maintaining a particular affinity for the marine and defense industries.
In 2023 Christoph moved into executive search. Since April 2025, he has been a partner at GAIN Management Advisors, where he advises companies on filling leadership positions. His combination of technical expertise, leadership experience and strategic thinking makes him a competent advisor for companies in the maritime and industrial sectors. His in-depth understanding of the challenges in technology-driven industries enables him to develop customized solutions for staffing and development.