Hilal ARSLAN
Founder, NextUp Talent
Executive Search for Finance & Commercial Leadership
Founder BIO
Hilal began her career in EY Finance, where she developed a strong ability to understand financial structures, organizational dynamics, and the leadership behaviors required for execution. Over the past decade, she has supported German, Turkish, and international companies in defining, hiring, and integrating leaders who directly influence business performance.
Her work sits at the intersection of finance, leadership, and culture — enabling companies to hire leaders who don’t just fit the role, but elevate the business.
Hilal is based in Düsseldorf and works closely with leadership teams across Europe and Türkiye.
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Strengths & Leadership Philosophy
Hilal moves with clarity and purpose. She identifies what truly matters in a search, eliminates noise, and drives the process with precision and momentum.
Her finance foundation allows her to quickly absorb complex business realities and translate them into accurate leadership requirements.
Hilal believes great hiring requires understanding the human behind the title. She approaches every conversation with empathy, active listening, and curiosity — enabling deeper insight into candidates’ motivations and leadership patterns.
Her long-term personal development work enhances her ability to read dynamics, communication styles, and decision patterns with clarity — bringing psychological depth into executive search without losing business focus.
Hilal builds trust with ease across roles, cultures, and industries. Her network grows organically because leaders feel seen, understood, and valued in conversations with her.
She holds a strong conviction that leadership evolves through awareness and intentionality. This belief shapes how she partners with clients and how she evaluates future leaders.