Nicolas Martin joined TRANSEARCH from 2010 to 2013 after several years at a renowned German executive search and selection company. He then moved to a market-leading German HR consulting and executive search company, where he was a director in the service line executive search at the Stuttgart office. In 2019, Nicolas returned to TRANSEARCH as the Managing Partner of artec management consultants, the German subsidiary that focuses on middle management positions and medium-sized clients.

Nicolas fills management positions in the industry, automotive, energy and utilities, and consumer sectors. His clients are medium-sized family-owned businesses, large public listed groups, and public authorities. He is also experienced in advising the supervisory and non-executive boards of his clients.

Nicolas holds a master’s degree in communication, social psychology, and economics from the Ruhr-Universität in Bochum.

Carmen Bassler is Engagement Manager at artec. In this position she coordinates and is responsible for projects to place management positions. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Hohenheim and a Master of Science in Business Psychology from the Private University Schloss Seeburg, where she is currently completing her PhD in Social and Economic Sciences. During her studies, Carmen Bassler gained valuable practical experience in various management consultancies, where she was able to successfully apply her theoretical knowledge in practical projects.

In her current position, Carmen Bassler leads the recruitment team at artec and works with her team to ensure that highly qualified executives are recruited in a targeted manner. She is also the expert for the WDYS ('Why Do You Stay') projects, which focus on employee retention and the development of strategies for employee satisfaction and retention.

Carmen Bassler recruits for management positions in the industry/automotive, energy and (luxury) consumer goods sectors. artec's clients include international medium-sized companies, listed groups and public sector organisations.