Rainer Nagel is the CEO, Managing Partner, and Co-Founder of Atreus, a Heidrick & Struggles company based in Munich. As a pioneer of interim management in Germany, he specializes in steering complex projects and programs related to IT transformations, international restructuring, and the interim placement of C-suite positions. With over 25 years of experience in general management and sales, his sector expertise covers information technology, energy, engineering, and consumer goods. Before founding Atreus in 2006, Rainer held several executive and board positions at leading high-tech and consulting firms, including an 11-year tenure at Siemens AG where he served as Senior Vice President. He also served as a Board Member for Brain International AG and is the founder of RNU. Rainer’s professional background is rooted in pragmatic execution for critical leadership gaps and value-driven organizational change. He completed his education at TU Karlsruhe and attended the MIT Sloan School of Management in 1996.