Andree Mangels is Partner, Southeast Asia at FES Partners and an executive search leader with more than 20 years of experience across the ASEAN region. Having lived and worked in Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam, he brings deep on‑the‑ground insight into the leadership challenges and talent dynamics of high‑growth Southeast Asian markets.
Andree has led senior and C‑level appointments for multinational and regional organizations across the industrial, manufacturing, logistics, and consumer sectors. Before joining FES Partners, he held senior leadership roles at Adecco and Robert Walters, where he led multi‑city operations with full P&L responsibility. During this time, he built and scaled Executive Search and Permanent Recruitment businesses, developed high‑performing teams, and partnered closely with global and regional management on critical leadership mandates.
Beyond his corporate work, Andree contributes to talent development as an Adjunct Lecturer for MBA programs at the Vietnamese‑German University (VGU), teaching Human Resource Management and International Communication. He holds a double master’s degree in Business Administration and Economics from Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany, and is an ICF‑certified coach specializing in emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness.
Originally from Northern Germany, Andree is based in Ho Chi Minh City with his wife and daughter. Outside of work, he enjoys sports and traveling.