Scaling European Growth: How CLM Supported KPIT’s Expansion into Germany and France

Posted on August 20, 2025 by - Mobility, Technology, Vehicle Technology

The Challenge: Expanding into New Markets

As a publicly listed Indian-owned business, KPIT is a global leader in software and engineering services for the mobility sector. To expand into Europe’s key automotive markets, KPIT needed to strengthen its local leadership teams in Germany and France.

The challenge wasn’t just about hiring — it was about finding senior leaders with regional expertise and client relationships who could represent KPIT to major OEMs and accelerate growth in a highly competitive environment.

Our Approach: Precision Meets Partnership

CLM Search partnered with KPIT on a long-term, retained basis to support their European growth strategy. Our tailored approach included:

  • A dedicated account manager, supported by specialist consultants.

  • Global talent mapping and passive candidate targeting, combined with on-the-ground networking events.

  • Industry-specific expertise, ensuring candidates brought both technical depth and market credibility.

  • A rapid 10–15 day shortlist, keeping pace with urgent business needs.

Key Results: Senior Hires Driving Market Impact

Over a 3.5-year partnership (and ongoing), CLM has delivered:

  • 16 senior hires, including 7 at the executive level.

  • 6 urgent business-critical roles filled successfully.

  • Key placements including VP Autosar, Practice Director ADAS, Senior Solutions Director, Senior Account Director, and Principal Architect.

These hires directly strengthened KPIT’s position with major clients such as Stellantis, while also diversifying their leadership base with native European talent.

The Impact: Building Long-Term Value

Through our partnership, KPIT has been able to:
✅ Establish a stronger presence in France and Germany, two of Europe’s most critical mobility markets.
✅ Expand relationships with leading OEM customers, powered by senior leadership credibility.
✅ Build an employer brand in Europe that can compete with the industry’s top players.

Why This Matters

For software and engineering firms expanding into new regions, local leadership talent is the bridge between global strategy and market success. By combining technical expertise with cultural and client understanding, these leaders accelerate growth while ensuring long-term sustainability.

At CLM Search, we help global businesses scale into new markets with confidence, delivering leadership talent that combines expertise, agility, and credibility where it matters most.

If your organisation is expanding into new geographies or building out senior teams to support growth, let’s talk about how CLM Search can help you succeed.