Board Search – Board Performance Advisory – Business Transformation
The challenge – transformation is continuous
It unfolds in the ongoing tension between what is established and what is emerging. Navigating these dynamics often involves uncertainty, instability, and inefficiency.
Leaving organizations vulnerable to three common traps:
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The leadership disconnect
New structures and strategies – without doing the deeper work on the leadership dynamics that determine how they take hold
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The illusion of clarity
“We’re now agile, tech-driven” – while day-to-day behavior remains unchanged and decision-making is still lost in the noise
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Increasing metrics & power dynamics
More KPIs, tighter control, greater pressure, a faster pace – all because action itself creates a false sense of security
The decisive factor
The right team of executive and non-executive leaders – aligned in how its members:
Collaborate in a healthy way – grounded in care, curiosity, creativity, a growth mindset, emotional self-regulation, first principles and systems thinking
Provide direction and guidance – ensuring consistency between shared purpose, words, decisions, and behavior while walking the talk every day
Take ownership and stay present under pressure – embracing "both/and" rather than "either/or" thinking and acting with courage
Combine technical acumen with human empathy – able to infer what remains unspoken, see around corners, and pre-empt problems before they arise
Our services
We start where you are - to understand what is truly at stake. From there, we move forward with a shared sense of direction, alongside people who are ready to act.
Board Search
Optimizing the system by shaping high-impact teams, not just individual seats
Board Performance Advisory
Translating insights from assessments and coaching into tangible operating impact
Business Transformation
Setting direction and decision frameworks for succession and leadership transitions
About Sandra Klein
Founder & CEO
Served for 4 years as a Partner at a leading global board advisory firm in Zurich, Switzerland
- Advised clients on executive search mandates across 10 countries on 3 continents: Europe, North America, and Asia
- Placed CEOs, C-suite executives, board chairs, and non-executive directors of more than 20 nationalities
- Worked with listed multinational corporations, private companies, and hidden champions - including family-owned businesses, family offices, private equity firms, start-ups & non-profit organizations, across all industries & company sizes
Spent more than 22 years with Daimler and Mercedes-Benz AMG, working across multiple countries
- Held senior leadership roles across the Passenger Cars, Vans, Trucks, and Buses divisions
- Covered a broad range of functions, including Sales & Aftersales (incl. P&L), Finance & Controlling, Compliance, Digital, Strategy & Consulting, Business Development, Procurement, and Human Resources
- Most recently, led the Global Transformation Office at Mercedes-Benz
Holds an Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Earned a BA in Business and Economics from the Cooperative State University Stuttgart, Germany
- Trained as a Coach, Co-Mediator, and Hogan Assessment Practitioner
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Actively engaged in various business and social organizations; speaks German, English, and French
Is driven by a passion for the holistic integration of people, performance, purpose, and technology
- Her approach is shaped by ambition, curiosity, and a strong focus on execution
- Combines analytical rigor with intuitive insight, drawing on data, first principles, experience, and a strong ability to sense people and read situations
- Draws on this combination to feel the vibe, see around the corner, anticipate potential problems early, uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unnoticed, and turn them into lasting impact
Contact us
Let's build what matters.
Our work is rooted in the conviction that people, performance, purpose, and technology create their greatest impact when brought together - and in a commitment to building value that lasts across generations
We believe that human connection, education that shapes character, and talent development underpin what endures - and that technology delivers its greatest value when used responsibly to serve people and unlock their potential
Our understanding that peace is not a given but a condition for healthy systems, responsible leadership, and long-term value creation for generations to come, was shaped by growing up in an era when such stability seemed assured
We collaborate with a trusted network of specialized partners to complement our expertise, combining the right insights and capabilities for each mandate and ensuring tailored solutions and seamless execution throughout the process
Let's start a conversation: info@kleincie.com
Klein & Cie AG, Seestrasse 15, 8820 Wädenswil, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, UID/VAT: CHE-420.067.989, email: info@kleincie.com