Pablo Galán Dorado
Recruitment & Leadership Advisor
Experience
Recruitment & Leadership Advisor
Self-employed
- I advise and coach leadership teams in recruitment and HR services to unlock potential, accelerate growth and scale performance.
Managing Director, Michael Page Germany & Austria
PageGroup
- Took over leadership of the direct placement business in a challenging market environment with full responsibility for market strategy, revenue and personnel in Germany and Austria
- Built and led a team of over 270 employees
- Delivered €53m gross profit in 2024, following a peak of €63m in 2023
- Maintained strong profitability with a 19% trading profit conversion during a €10m gross profit decline
- Assumed responsibility for the recruiting center in Istanbul and initiated its further expansion
Managing Director, Page Personnel Germany
PageGroup
- Took full responsibility for building and scaling the unit, growing it to over 150 internal employees and pioneering the temporary staffing business within the group
- Steered a business generating €93m annual revenue in 2022 and €107m in 2023, balancing a 50/50 mix of permanent placement and temporary staffing
- Achieved a record of 1,000+ external temporary workers in 2022
- Spearheaded the setup of a dedicated middle-office team in Barcelona
- Led business strategy, budget planning, talent acquisition, and go-to-market execution across sales and marketing
Senior Executive Director, Page Personnel Northern, Western and Southern Germany
PageGroup
- Developed and executed regional sales strategies
- Expanded client relationships and strategic partnerships
- Led and motivated a sales team of approximately 120 employees to achieve performance goals
Senior Executive Director, Southern Germany
PageGroup
- Held overall responsibility for Southern Germany region, overseeing approximately 140 employees across Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart
- Led both Michael Page and Page Personnel brands in permanent, temporary and interim solutions
Executive Director, Page Personnel, Southern Germany
PageGroup
- Launched Page Personnel in Germany and built the Frankfurt office from the ground up
- Set up operational processes tailored to the mid-salary segment (€40k–60k)
- Selected and developed talent while gaining hands-on experience in temporary staffing
- Drove continuous business model development and personal growth
Manager, Michael Page Engineering & Supply Chain
PageGroup
- Established a new Engineering & Supply Chain division in Frankfurt
- Built and scaled two teams focused on recruiting engineers, technicians and supply chain specialists
- Hired and developed top talent and laid commercial foundations for the business unit
Recruitment Consultant, Michael Page Sales & Marketing
PageGroup
- Specialized in Sales & Marketing roles across the industrial sector in the Frankfurt office
- Focused on clients in Hessen and Baden-Württemberg
- Developed talent selection strategies and built lasting client networks
Sales & Marketing Assistant
InterContinental Hotel Frankfurt
- Gained hands-on experience in client acquisition, event organization, and internal marketing initiatives
- Contributed to business development through networking events and execution of in-house campaigns
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (19 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Tourism (2 years), and Transportation (1 year).
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Experienced in Human Resources (19 years), Sales (7.5 years), Marketing (6.5 years), Operations (6 years), Strategy (1.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (1 year).
Summary
I am an executive leader and trusted advisor with almost 20 years of experience in the recruitment services industry, building, scaling, and transforming organizations. Having led large, multi-layered teams and managed complex P&Ls, I bring firsthand understanding of the strategic, commercial, and human challenges senior leaders face when driving change, shaping strategy, and delivering sustainable performance.
My leadership career has been shaped by two decades in recruitment, talent strategy, and organizational transformation, progressing into senior executive roles and, most recently, into independent advisory and coaching work. I am known for creating clarity in complexity, building scalable operating models, and strengthening leadership effectiveness in fast-moving, performance-driven environments. My work consistently combines commercial rigor with a strong people focus.
As a certified coach, I add a distinct dimension to my advisory work, supporting executives not only on strategy and execution, but also on mindset, resilience, and leadership presence. Through highly personalized advisory and coaching mandates, I act as a sparring partner to founders, CEOs, and leadership teams navigating growth, transition, or strategic repositioning.
Skills
- Leadership & People Development
- Change-management
- Strategic Sales Management
- Business Model Innovation
- P&l Responsibility & Budgeting
- Customer Orientation & Stakeholder Management
Languages
Education
RheinMain University of Applied Science
Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Administration · Wiesbaden, Germany
ArabellaSheraton-Hotel
Certified Hotel Specialist (IHK) · Frankfurt, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Coach Certification Program, Executive Coaching
International Coaching Federation
Certified Hotel Specialist (IHK)
IHK
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