Nils DePui Martinsen
Change Maker.
Master Certified Leadership & Executive Coach.
Trusted Search Partner.
Change Maker.
Master Certified Leadership & Executive Coach.
Trusted Search Partner.
25+ years. 40+ countries.
Blending executive insight with performance science to help professionals and leaders grow, hire, and lead with clarity.
Blending executive insight with performance science to help professionals and leaders grow, hire, and lead with clarity.
Equipping individuals and organizations to gain clarity, scale leadership, and navigate complex transitions through high-impact coaching and retained recruitment solutions.
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Nils DePui Martinsen
Feeling stuck or at a crossroads?
Let’s get you clear—fast.
In just 15 minutes, we’ll tackle one real-world challenge you’re facing—together.
- Walk away with a fresh lens, one actionable insight, and renewed momentum.
- Zero pressure. Just high-trust clarity and forward traction.
Grow. Lead. Make It Count.
We can take you further™
We can take you further™
What Clients Say
Real transformation. Real results. Across coaching, recruiting, and leadership development.
Coaching That Transforms the Person and the Professional“A Personal and Professional Turning Point”"Coaching with Nils changed not just how I lead but how I live. Clearer decisions, healthier boundaries, and deeper impact."
— C. F. (Executive Director)
Executive Search & Hiring Result“Built an Entire Team from the Ground Up"We needed to launch a division from scratch. Nils delivered a full leadership team in under 90 days."
— E. L. (SVP, Medical Devices
Career Transitions & Personal Coaching“From Job Seeker to Top Candidate”"Nils transformed my job search by helping me refine my resume, improve my interview skills, and build a strong professional brand. I received offers from multiple companies within weeks."
— A. J. (President & CEO, Life Sciences)
Board & C-Suite Readiness“Polished, Prepared, and Promoted”"Our work together helped me refine my story, strengthen my executive presence, and stand out.
— D. A. (SVP, Life Sciences)
Interview Preparation & Offer Negotiation“The Salary I Almost Didn’t Ask For”"Nils pushed me to advocate for myself. The result? A 25% raise and full relocation package."
— R. Z. (Sr. Program Manager, Germany)
Leadership Development & Executive Presence“Leadership Insights that Shifted Everything”"Every conversation with Nils unlocked a new layer of self-awareness. My communication, presence, and confidence transformed."
— K. B. (VP of Sales, Europe)
Organizational Impact & Team Transformation““Team Culture Revived”"With Nils’ help, we rebuilt trust and re-energized a team that had been stuck for years."
— M. V. (Chief of Staff, U.S.)
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Coaching Snapshot
Intro Sessions
Complimentary 15-minute discovery Zoom call
Quick clarity. Fit-check. Limited availability.
1:1 Accelerated Leadership Coaching©
Designed for founders, executives, and professionals navigating transitions, growth, or decision-making under pressure.
Block Packages
Includes personalized tools, continuity support, and a leadership growth plan tailored to each client’s goals and context.
Services Overview
Executive & Leadership Coaching
Equipping professionals to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose in high-stakes environments.
Strategic Advisory & C-Suite Prep
Confidential guidance for executives preparing for board roles, founder transitions, or next-level influence.
Retained Executive Search & Recruitment
Premium, retained-only search for mission-critical hires across leadership, technical, and commercial functions.
Team Development & Culture Turnarounds
Helping teams rebuild trust, align around purpose, and move from dysfunction to high performance.
Accelerated Leadership Development Program™
A structured, high-impact coaching program designed for individuals and teams ready to move beyond average and achieve extraordinary growth.
Career & Transition Coaching
Strategic support for professionals navigating change, reimagining direction, or stepping into new opportunities.
How We Work
Clarity First
Every engagement starts with intentional insight
Customized Support
No templates, no fluff
Results with Integrity
Real growth, not just great talk
Strategic Hiring & Retained Search Services
All search engagements are conducted on a retained basis — no contingency work. This ensures full alignment, rigorous research, and committed execution from start to finish.
Recruitment Details
Retained searches are conducted for mission-critical and hard-to-fill roles — including succession planning, stealth hiring, and global expansion. Each engagement is customized, discreet, and designed for long-term fit.
Candidate Types
We place professionals across a wide range of leadership and specialist roles:
- Director & C-Suite
- Mid-Level Leadership
- Sales & Marketing
- Business Development
- R&D, Operations, Manufacturing & Production
- Engineering, Project & Process
- Supply Chain, Quality, EH&S
- Administrative & Support Functions
Industries Served
Our retained search experience spans across multiple sectors, including:
- Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Chemical, Food & Beverage, and Industrial
- Science & Technology
- CleanTech and Advanced Manufacturing
Ready to Grow, Lead, and Make It Count?
About Me
I’m a growth accelerator meets strength builder — blending 25+ years of executive insight in 40+ countries with performance science to deliver results that are clear, intentional, and high impact.
From accelerated leadership coaching to strategic hiring, I partner with individuals and organizations worldwide to elevate performance, unlock growth, and align people with purpose. My clients range from emerging leaders to seasoned executives, and my work spans industries, sectors, and stages of growth.
Rooted in my Norwegian heritage and refined through decades of global leadership work, I operate at the intersection of strategy, relationship, and performance.
Creator of the Accelerated Leadership Development Program™— a structured coaching experience for individuals and teams ready to move beyond average and achieve extraordinary growth.
Mission-driven. Relational. Relentless.
My style? Concise. Strategic. Relational.
My vibe? Mission-driven with a dose of accelerated growth.
Let’s connect 1:1 — especially if you’re ready to grow, lead, and make it count.
Start a Search
Begin the process of finding your next professional or executive
Contact details
Nils DePui Martinsen
☎️ +1 704-453-6000
📥 nilsm@nemagroup.com
📥 nilsm@nemagroup.com
© Nils DePui Martinsen 2025. All Rights Reserved
The Nema Group - Overview
The Nema Group is a boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm trusted by high-impact organizations and individuals across 40+ countries. We help people and companies solve mission-critical hiring challenges, unlock leadership capacity, and accelerate growth—with clarity, confidence, and precision.
From accelerated coaching to strategic hiring, we partner with professionals, teams, and organizations to elevate performance, drive aligned action, and unlock purpose-driven growth. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, building a leadership pipeline, or reshaping organizational culture, we operate at the intersection of strategy, relationship, and performance.
We deliver real results through:
- Retained Executive Search for technical, leadership, and commercial roles
- Strategic Hiring Projects — from stealth searches to full-team buildouts
- Executive & Leadership Coaching that fuels clarity, performance, and resilience
- Culture & Team Turnarounds that rebuild trust and restore momentum
- Career & Transition Coaching for professionals navigating what’s next
We’re not a volume shop or a transactional recruiter. We’re strategic partners who embed deeply, ask better questions, and deliver aligned talent and leadership solutions that stick.
Our experience spans industries, sectors, and growth stages. We work with people at every level of their journey—from seasoned executives to rising professionals, from global boardrooms to community-based nonprofits.
Whether we’re coaching, recruiting, advising, or quietly strengthening what matters behind the scenes, the result is the same:
→ Clarity that moves decisions forward
→ Execution that doesn’t miss
→ Culture that actually scales
📌 Grow. Lead. Make it Count.
We can take you further™.
© Nils DePui Martinsen 2025. All Rights Reserved