Celina Deppe

Sector Lead for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, EMEA

Celina Deppe holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Maastricht University, with an exchange semester at ESSEC in Paris, France. During her studies, she honed her skills in languages, communication, flexibility, teamwork, and customer service. Her passion for working with people and making a positive impact led her to pursue a career in project delivery at Pacific International.

Since joining the Pacific team in Düsseldorf in March 2023 as an intern, Celina quickly made her mark. She transitioned to a full-time role as an Executive Search Associate in September 2023, where she demonstrated remarkable dedication to mastering the intricacies of Executive Search. Her ability to build strong relationships with candidates and clients, combined with her exceptional project management skills, has delivered outstanding results for Pacific’s clients.

Celina’s commitment to excellence in project delivery, coupled with her rapid growth in client management, earned her a promotion to Executive Search Consultant in April 2024. Her experience working with some of the most innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies has given her deep insight into the unique dynamics of the industry. She excels at aligning organizational culture with the right leadership traits to ensure success in new roles, guiding clients toward exceptional talent that delivers impactful results.

In the highly competitive pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, where innovation is critical, securing the right leadership is vital. As Sector Lead for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences at Pacific International, Celina helps companies navigate this challenge by connecting them with high-impact, diverse talent that drives growth and innovation.

Celina believes in the transformative power of leadership and is dedicated to contributing to the success of our client companies by aligning their needs with the unique qualities of exceptional individuals. She is particularly committed to supporting our clients’ diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, helping to bring underrepresented voices into key leadership roles and fostering inclusive environments that fuel innovation.

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In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants and bars or cooking with friends. She also enjoys listening to music, going to the gym, and engaging in team sports.