Patrizia Lusty has been living as an US correspondent in California for some years and is the link between ERTLER EXECUTIVE SEARCH and the US market. The combination of her studies of media management and cross-cultural communication laid the foundation for a more diversified career path. Amongst others, she operated as the head of the marketing department of LEYKAM Let’S Print and was responsible for the B2B communication of one of the biggest offset printing facilities in Europe. Apart from her job as a US correspondent she supervises the quality management of 101domain, Inc. for the German- and English-speaking countries.
Due to her experiences in different markets and a high flexibility in terms of travelling, she has access to multifaceted business models, which hold out the prospect of a broad range of employees and potential talents.

Michael’s career path is anything but conventional, skillfully blending the rigor of blue-collar roles with the strategic nuances of the corporate world. This unique combination enables him to approach executive search with empathy, sophistication, and an insider’s perspective—essential qualities that inform every connection he facilitates.

Originally from Texas, Michael has nearly two decades of experience as a professional firefighter and safety consultant in the oil and gas sector, complemented by hands-on expertise in the trades. This diverse background provides him with a profound understanding of the workforce landscape.
He takes pride in leveraging his extensive experience and industry knowledge to ensure that every match he makes is as fiery and reliable as the profession demands. Currently focusing on recruiting within the defense, firearms, hunting, and outdoor sports industries, Michael applies his passion and expertise to make significant impacts in these fields. At Ertler Executive Search, he is dedicated to aligning exceptional talent with opportunities that create lasting success.

Eric Fiklocki from Miami, Florida, is a renowned expert in business development and corporate growth. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Consulting from Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt and a Master’s in Finance & Banking from the Universidad de Alcalá in Madrid, equipping him with in-depth expertise in business consulting and corporate management.

With 12 years of experience as a management consultant, Eric has led major projects in Vienna, Spain, and the United States. As Country Manager and later Managing Director of an international consulting firm, he was responsible for establishing the US business from the ground up. In this role, he developed strategic partnerships and managed the company’s American operations. Under his leadership, the US branch grew to 30 employees and achieved remarkable revenue increases.

His expertise in corporate management, business optimization, expansion, and public sector projects makes Eric Fiklocki a valuable member of the ERTLER EXECUTIVE SEARCH team and an indispensable partner for your company.