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I grew up as a child in various EU countries and moved very often, internationally. My father built factories, commissioned them, and then went to manage another project in another country. Growing  up I thus visited many factories and received unsolicited explanations about machines and production lines. Love for manufacturing was sown! I have always been fascinated by technology, innovation, robotization and production environments. In addition, developed sensitivity to other cultures (often attending international schools with fellow students from all over the world), a good knowledge of modern languages ​​and a high level of empathy. I am fluent in English, German and French.

In 1999, after a career start in the automotive sector, I came accross the Executive Search business by coïncidence. Learned about Executive Search working at a famous Amsterdam Executive Search brand, under the inspiring leadership of one of the partners. Just like him at the time, I chose to work for aviation suppliers and Dutch industrial trade organizations in addition to manufacturing industry and automotive. He introduced me to management and board of his clients. I placed many candidates successfully in top management and specialist positions in his slipstream. And that is exactly what I still do today, of course with a different working method and digital tools and a sharper function focus, prompted by an ever and rapidly changing labor market. But the enthusiasm and passion are still there. An important personal motive is freedom, which explains why after valuable years at a number of agencies, I chose to start my own business. And that freedom as an independent entrepreneur is priceless.