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Govaerts Executive Search

Govaerts Search and Coaching is a boutique executive search and coaching partner based in Bussum, Netherlands, with more than 15 years of experience supporting organizations and highly skilled professionals at senior, management, and board level. The firm focuses on leadership appointments in Legal, General Management, Sales, HR, and Business Development, combining rigorous search with a people-centered approach that gets to the heart of each brief. Every assignment begins with a thorough intake to clarify goals, culture, and success criteria, followed by diligent market mapping and direct outreach across an extensive and trusted network. Clients benefit from tailored shortlists and candid insights on leadership potential, culture add, and long-term fit, while candidates appreciate open dialogue, constructive feedback, and guidance that respects their ambitions and values. Alongside executive search, the firm provides coaching to help leaders and emerging talent navigate pivotal moments, from stepping into larger roles to sustaining performance when familiar strategies no longer work. Conversations are personal and sincere, grounded in equality and respect, and designed to help people and organizations show who they really are so that better decisions can be made. Whether advising a law firm on a partner-level hire, supporting an in-house legal or HR build-out, or identifying a commercial leader to drive growth, Govaerts tailors each process to deliver a precise and lasting match. By investing time upfront, asking in-depth questions, and staying closely engaged through offer and onboarding, the firm aims to reduce hiring risk and increase impact from day one. Govaerts serves clients across sectors that value functional excellence in legal, people leadership, and commercial management, and is committed to discretion, integrity, and results that stand the test of time.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementLegal & ComplianceSales & Business Development

HQBussum, Netherlands

Hofstad Search

Hofstad Search is a specialist recruitment firm founded in 2002 by Pia and Peter de Wijer in Den Haag, the Netherlands, with a clear focus on the customer contact domain. The firm delivers executive search, permanent recruitment, and interim management solutions for Customer Care, Contact Center Management, and Customer Experience (CX) functions. For every vacancy they handle, relevant experience in the customer contact field is essential, and their portfolio spans management, staff, and professional roles in both in house and outsourced contact center environments. Typical mandates include operations managers, contact center managers, back office managers, quality and process improvement leaders, WFM and team leadership, client operations management, sales leadership, HR and talent acquisition, and service coordination, with assignments across the Netherlands and internationally including Belgium and Suriname. Hofstad Search combines deep sector knowledge with high quality matching, leveraging an extensive proprietary database, active networks, sourcing, referrals, social media, their website, and targeted search. The founders bring complementary expertise: executive search and staffing leadership grounded in organizational psychology, and senior consulting and interim transformation leadership backed by academic training in AI and law. Beyond hiring, the firm provides personal career coaching and talent acquisition recruitment consultancy to review, design, and improve recruiting processes and departments, including the temporary takeover of TA leadership when required. Hofstad Search operates with discretion and passion, adheres to the Dutch recruiter code, and follows GDPR privacy practices. Their mission is to create successful, lasting matches and long term relationships, acting as a trusted sparring partner for both clients and candidates within the customer contact and CX community. A distinctive presence across social channels and a strong Hague and Scheveningen identity underline their commitment to the market they have served for over two decades.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAll industriesManagement ConsultingLegalTechnical WritingProject ManagementSenior Executives

HQDen Haag, Netherlands

Labyrinth Search

Labyrinth Search is a boutique international executive search and recruitment partner that supports corporates and executive search firms with senior level hiring needs across complex, technical and operational domains. Founded in 2012 by Stephanie, an experienced talent acquisition professional with a background in engineering, the firm combines rigorous research with a personable, discreet approach to identify, engage and secure high impact leaders. Labyrinth Search focuses on roles across Engineering and Construction, Real Estate, Chemicals, Industrial Manufacturing, Offshore and Logistics, operating cross border and drawing from both active and passive talent pools. The firm is trusted to act as a client spokesperson at the highest level, protecting and enhancing employer reputation while guiding candidates through every stage of the process with care and transparency. Beyond retained executive search, Labyrinth Search provides talent mapping, market insight, in house recruitment support and career development advice, and can scale delivery by collaborating with a vetted international network of recruitment and research professionals. Its values of quality, integrity, connectedness, curiosity, responsibility and perceptiveness underpin each assignment, ensuring a deep understanding of culture, team dynamics and long term fit. A selection of successful appointments includes European Planning Director at AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, Governance, Risk and Compliance Director for BAM Group, Managing Director for Interflow, European Finance Director for Starbucks, HR Manager Benelux for ABB, Regional European Sales Manager for Procap, OEM Sales Director Europe for a US industrial manufacturer, and Division Procurement Director for BAM Infra. Clients and candidates consistently note the firm’s diligence, thorough research and emphasis on cultural alignment. Labyrinth Search is a member of the Executive Research Association and adheres to the ERA Code of Conduct, serving organizations in both English and Dutch and delivering searches across Europe and beyond.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQAmsterdam, Netherlands

Groen Search|Coaching

Groen Search|Coaching is a boutique Dutch firm based in Naarden that combines executive search with career and executive coaching to create lasting alignment between people, roles, and culture. Led by Frederique Groen-Dudok de Wit, the practice builds on more than 25 years of experience in the job market as a headhunter and coach, bringing a pragmatic, fast, and personal approach to every assignment. In executive search, the firm focuses on key senior appointments at C level and senior management across general management, commercial leadership, operations, and human resources, with particular sector experience in technology, industrial markets, entertainment, FMCG, and professional services. Groen Search|Coaching collaborates closely with Top Search to broaden sourcing while retaining rigorous, in depth interviewing and evaluation to ensure both capability and cultural fit. On the coaching side, the firm supports executives and mid career professionals, especially those around the 40 to 50 plus stage, with structured programs grounded in positive psychology and solution focused methods. Coaching begins with an informal, no obligation first meeting to clarify goals, explore context, and agree measurable outcomes, and can be delivered in person or remotely. Clients value the combination of business minded rigor and genuine care, incisive questioning that provokes reflection, and practical tools that translate insight into action for applications, interviews, and transitions. As a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), Groen Search|Coaching upholds high standards of ethics and confidentiality. Whether engaged by an organization seeking a critical senior hire or by an individual redefining direction, the firm invests time to understand aspirations, values, and working environments, then matches talent and opportunities where people can thrive. The result is credible, authentic stories from candidates, stronger leadership teams for clients, and careers that move forward with clarity and confidence.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQNaarden, Netherlands

Hays

Hays Netherlands is the Dutch arm of the global Hays network, bringing more than 50 years of specialist recruitment expertise across over twenty disciplines to clients and candidates throughout the country. With over 35 years of local presence and a team of more than 80 consultants, Hays combines deep market knowledge with a powerful international reach to place over 1,000 roles worldwide every day. In the Netherlands, Hays supports organizations and professionals alike with a full spectrum of talent solutions, from permanent and flexible recruitment to large scale outsourcing models. The firm is recognized as a top 3 provider of RPO and MSP services in the Dutch market, and augments these with solutions such as VMS, Total Talent Management, Brokering and Contractmanagement, and Employer Branding. Hays operates dedicated practices spanning Accounting and Finance, Engineering, HR, IT and Technology, Legal, Life Sciences, Logistics, Marketing, Purchasing, Sales, and Supply Chain, and also maintains focused recruiting hubs for domains such as Facilities Management and Retail, Fashion and Lifestyle, as well as technology driven and technical roles. For freelancers and interim professionals, Hays offers long term collaboration, proactive project pipeline management, and end to end support from interview to invoicing. Job seekers benefit from exclusive vacancies, specialist consultants with extensive networks, and free career advice covering job search, interviews, onboarding, career development, and wellbeing, complemented by a comprehensive Salary Guide and a Future of Work report exploring the impact of AI on jobs and workplaces. Employers can register vacancies quickly and leverage Hays large candidate database to accelerate time to hire while ensuring compliance with anti discrimination and accessibility standards. With nationwide coverage, transparent processes, and a Refer a Friend program, Hays partners closely with clients and candidates to deliver timely, high quality matches that drive business performance and individual career growth.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOMSPSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQAmsterdam, Netherlands

M18 Executive Search

M18 Executive Search is a boutique, retained search firm based in Antwerp, Belgium, dedicated to finding commercial leaders who fit, perform, and stay. Since 2000, the team has supported ambitious Belgian companies and international organizations establishing their roots locally, focusing on high impact roles that drive revenue and sustainable growth. M18 specializes in senior sales and commercial leadership appointments, from strategic account managers and heads of sales to country managers and C level executives, and also partners on senior hires in general management, marketing, and operations where there is a clear commercial focus. The firm is known for a rigorous, human centered approach that goes beyond job descriptions to understand culture, context, strategy, and team dynamics. Each engagement follows a structured process that begins with discovery to clarify business goals, moves through role definition and expectations, explores the market with search and calibration, and culminates in a guided selection process with structured interviews and transparent feedback. Operating on a retained and exclusive basis, M18 prioritizes precision, momentum, and quality, aligning stakeholders early to reduce hiring risk and accelerate time to decision. Clients value the firm’s thoughtful advisory style, proactive communication, and ability to present a shortlist of candidates who match both the required capabilities and the organization’s pace and values. The result is durable placements and strong repeat partnerships across sectors such as manufacturing and engineering, technology, and financial services. Alongside delivery, M18 shares practical insights on building high performing sales teams and provides tools like a commercial leadership hiring guide and a hiring checkup to help leaders make smarter decisions. With more than two decades of experience and a reputation for integrity and care, M18 acts as a trusted partner for growth oriented companies seeking leaders who will thrive and contribute for the long term.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseIT InfrastructureTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

HQAntwerp, Netherlands

Meester Consultancy

Meester Consultancy is a Netherlands based boutique recruitment partner led by Jasper Meester, who has been active in recruiting since 2005 in both domestic and international markets. The firm is built on a simple belief that successful hiring starts with structure, and it helps organizations of all sizes, from fast growing SMEs to multinationals, to bring clarity and consistency to how they attract, select, and onboard talent. Clients engage Meester Consultancy to define role requirements aligned to team needs and future plans, translate business goals into practical recruitment actions, and execute structured search and selection to clear vacancy backlogs or launch new teams. The service offering spans hands on permanent hiring, project based campaigns, and building or optimizing an in house recruitment function, always with a focus on improving the quality of inflow and reducing recruitment costs. In addition to delivery, the firm provides advice and coaching to hiring managers and HR leaders, helping them turn insights into action and results, and it leverages Insights Discovery to increase self awareness, collaboration, and communication in teams, which strengthens selection decisions and onboarding outcomes. Meester Consultancy works across functions such as marketing, sales, technology, and technical roles, translating stakeholder input into clear profiles and measurable steps, and then following through with disciplined execution. The approach is authentic, result oriented, and decisive: listen carefully, design a plan that fits the situation, agree the steps, and do what is promised. Whether the challenge is to fill multiple roles quickly, create a recruitment playbook, or set up a complete recruiting department, clients can expect practical tools, transparent communication, and a reliable process that scales with their business.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQHou, Netherlands

Liberté Solutions

Liberte Solutions is a Dutch recruitment partner based in Berkel en Rodenrijs, focused on connecting employers with high caliber white collar talent across Finance, Legal and Credit Management. The firm delivers three core services tailored to the Dutch SME and scale up market: Permanent Recruitment for critical hires, a flexible Recruitment Subscription that acts as an embedded talent partner for ongoing vacancies, and Interim Solutions to deploy experienced professionals on a contract basis for projects or peak workloads. Clients rely on Liberte Solutions for roles such as Business Controller, Credit Controller, KYC Analyst, Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer, and for adjacent commercial and operations positions including Tender Manager, Operations Manager, Sales, Office Management, Marketing and HR. The team emphasizes a transparent, efficient and highly personal process, combining a large active network with modern sourcing technology and thoughtful assessment to accelerate time to hire while protecting quality of fit. For employers, the company manages the full funnel from role scoping and market mapping to shortlisting, interviews and offer management, while its subscription model provides predictable costs and continuity for growing organizations that need a steady stream of talent. For candidates, Liberte Solutions offers clear guidance, honest feedback and discreet representation to enable a confident career step. The firm operates with strict privacy and data protection practices in line with AVG requirements and communicates clearly about how personal data is handled. With a track record that spans financial services institutions, professional services firms and a diverse set of SMEs, Liberte Solutions is known for proactive problem solving, fast switching and delivering bespoke solutions that lead to durable matches and measurable business impact.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

Nigel Wright

Nigel Wright Group is an international recruitment partner focused on the consumer and industrial sectors, with offices across Europe and one in America. The firm positions itself as Europes number one consumer industry search specialist and is trusted by industrial clients for its deep market knowledge. Its consultants are discipline specialists who combine sector insight with functional expertise, enabling them to deliver high quality shortlists across leadership, managerial, and specialist roles. In the Netherlands and across its wider network, Nigel Wright supports leading brands in categories such as skincare, cosmetics, fragrance, personal care, food and beverage, consumer electronics, fashion and lifestyle, DIY, home and homeware, tobacco and next generation products, toys and childrens goods, as well as broader e commerce and retail. On the industrial side, the firm covers manufacturing and engineering as well as logistics and supply chain. Services span executive search for transformational leaders, interim management for critical short term leadership needs, and permanent recruitment across commercial and operational functions. Clients benefit from a collaborative cross border model, where teams share candidate networks and market intelligence to support international expansion and multi country hiring. The firm provides market insights, reports, and thought leadership to help organizations navigate hiring conditions and candidate behaviors, and offers a structured search process designed to ensure thorough assessment and cultural fit. Functional reach includes marketing, sales, finance and accountancy, supply chain and procurement, engineering and manufacturing, IT, HR, legal, and general business support, reflecting the breadth of roles advertised via its vacancies platform and job alerts service. Whether scaling a consumer brand, strengthening an industrial operation, or appointing private equity backed leadership, Nigel Wright focuses on connecting great people to great opportunities through rigorous search, transparent communication, and long term partnership.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQAmsterdam, Netherlands

Mijn Sales Recruiter

Mijn Sales Recruiter is a Dutch specialist in sales recruitment that helps organizations build high performing commercial teams across a wide range of industries. From its bases in Utrecht and Zwolle, the firm focuses exclusively on roles such as inside and outside sales, account management, business development, sales management, and commercial director positions. Clients value a clear seven step delivery model that starts with thorough intake and advisory, moves through role profiling, active sourcing and selection interviews, and continues into onboarding and post hire guidance and evaluation. Results are central to the approach, with recent figures highlighting 83 clients served and 167 professionals placed in the last 24 months, a 98 percent fulfillment rate, and an average client rating of 8.8. The company offers two core delivery formats. Sales recruiter consultancy is an embedded, on site or hybrid RPO style service designed for flexibility and scale, typically delivering two to three sales hires per month and allowing unlimited vacancies under a quality and fill guarantee with a six month warranty. For single vacancy needs, the Invulling in 25 dagen solution commits to a focused 25 working day process that produces three strong finalists and is also backed by a six month quality guarantee and a fill guarantee. Mijn Sales Recruiter operates cross sector with a strong track record in ICT and healthcare as well as engineering and manufacturing, evidenced by assignments such as recruiting Account Managers and Business Development Managers for Capgemini Engineering Netherlands and commercial consultants for ValueCare, a data and analytics platform provider serving hospitals and other care organizations. By investing time to understand what truly differentiates each client, aligning competencies and motivations with growth objectives, and staying closely involved through onboarding, the team combines speed and rigor to deliver durable sales hires that perform.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMental Health CareVeterinaryAutomotive

HQZwolle, Netherlands

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