Executive Search Consultant Dr. Sven Lorenz for Hamburg
Dr. Sven Lorenz
Executive Search Consultant for Healthcare, Social Services, and the Public Sector
Sven Lorenz has more than 20 years of management experience in healthcare and social services. Among other things, he was the long-standing managing director of a regional branch of the German Red Cross in Schleswig-Holstein and, in recent years, served as managing director of the student services organization in Hamburg. As a former hospital director, he is familiar with the framework conditions and challenges in medium-sized structures in the healthcare industry.
His own experiences give him a deep understanding of the special requirements of hospitals, care facilities, non-profit organizations, public institutions, and administrations.
As a partner at DELTACON Executive Search, Sven Lorenz is based in Hamburg and is responsible for personnel consulting for the healthcare and social services sectors as well as the public sector in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. His focus is on searching for, selecting, and recruiting board members, managing directors, executives, and specialized professionals in these highly regulated and demanding industries.
Before working as a personnel consultant, Sven Lorenz held various senior management positions. As sole board member and managing director of four subsidiaries, he was responsible for the overall operational, strategic, and economic management of the German Red Cross in Neumünster. In recent years, he has been managing director of the Hamburg Student Services Association.
Thanks to his industry expertise and many years of experience, he can draw on a broad network in the healthcare and social services sector when searching for executives and specialists. Reliability, respect, appreciation, and trust characterize his work. With in-depth industry knowledge and extensive management experience in various functional areas, Sven Lorenz has the ideal qualifications to achieve excellent results for clients and candidates.
Awards
DELTACON Executive Search has been awarded several times as one of the best Executive Search Consultancies!
Stations
until today
DELTACON Executive Search
Partner and Managing Director
Managing Director and Site Manager of DELTACON Hamburg GmbH, specializing in the healthcare, social services, and public sector industries. Part of the DELTACON Group with eleven partners at eleven locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, serving over 25 industries.
until 2025
Studierendenwerk Hamburg AöR
CEO
With over 600 employees, he was responsible for the social infrastructure for more than 70,000 students in Hamburg: 4,400 residential places, 5 daycare centers, 38 catering establishments, and the disbursement of €100 million in BAföG funds annually.
until 2022
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
Managing Director and Managing Director of the four subsidiaries in the Neumünster district association
During this time, he managed two hospitals, several specialized nursing homes, outpatient care services, and daycare centers, among other things, and he developed and rented out social housing.
until 2012
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
Head of Health and Prevention at the Bremerhaven District Association
Responsible for all health services, services, and counseling
2022
Middlesex University
Dr. of Business Administration
Strategic management and control of companies
2016
University Hamburg
Master of Business Administration
Decision-making theory, public health, health economics, business management, law, controlling
2006
University Paderborn
Graduate sports scientist
Sports medicine, training and exercise science, sports psychology, sociology, education, biomechanics.
Focus: Recreational and competitive sports
2010
Fernuniversität Hagen
Certified business economist
Accounting and finance, leadership and performance process, strategic management, organization and leadership, strategic marketing planning, e-business, economics, human resource management
2019
Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin
Certified supervisory board
Legal basis of supervisory board activities, accounting and auditing, risk management and compliance, corporate strategy and corporate management, supervisory board and executive board/management
2023
HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration
Certified ESG Officer
Sustainable Finance, Environmental Management, Social Issues in ESG, Sustainable Corporate Governance, Managing and Leading Change, Sustainable Project Management
Active memberships
Versammlung Ehrbarer Kaufleute zu Hamburg e.V. (VEEK)
Deutsche Digitale Beiräte (DDB)
Industry focus Dr. Sven Lorenz
Executive Search Consulting Healthcare
We find the best executives for all types of facilities for our clients. Among other things, we specialize in top talent for hospitals, clinics, medical care centers, and emergency services. Our executive search service stands for fair practices, adherence to high standards, and transparent work processes.
Executive Search Consulting Social Services
We identify the best specialists and managers for independent welfare services in Germany to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our focus is on social services, rehabilitation, and care facilities. Our approach is characterized by open communication, appreciation, motivation, and the courage to embrace change.
Executive Search Consulting Public Sector
We find and recommend top executives for the public sector who meet the high expectations of the public between political guidelines and scarce resources. In addition to top executives from administrations, we find executives for health services, educational and research institutions.
