Advisory Board

VP Strategic Partnerships & Sales -Kela

Effective HR policy and Recruitment and Retaining of talent is one of the most critical factors of success as you are scaling any business. We work in an increasingly faster paced world where we rely more and more on technology. There is an increase of smart people relying on technology to make smart decisions for them, instead of letting technology enable them to make informed smart decisions themselves. Effective teams are assisted by technology to increase the velocity at which smart decisions can be made. It is exciting to see this platform that delivers Talent Acquisition/HR strategy out of the box. Get teams enabled by leveraging decades of experience to standardize the simplest of tasks, so that they can focus their time on essential and difficult tasks and make sure key decisions are made at a faster pace. Please stop by again. Thank you for your interest!

VP Global Talent Acquisition

Anneke has been a leader in global executive search, talent assessment and acquisition, based both in the Netherlands and Canada. She spent the first part of her career in major national and global executive search consultancies, and most recently led the global talent acquisition function for a large global industrial company based in the Netherlands. With a deep understanding of ‘both sides of the table’, Anneke brings a unique combination of knowledge experience to the field of talent management. Anneke is a certified professional coach. She was honoured as Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year by HRO Today in 2018 and is passionate about talent acquisition and especially the candidate experience. Until 2023, Anneke was Executive Director of the Global Sourcing and Recruitment Network of Executive Networks, based in New York, where she lent her expertise in a peer to peer exchange of global talent acquisition leaders to keep abreast of latest developments in the field. She also guest lectured at Nyenrode University on the Future of Work. Anneke now focuses on leadership assessment and coaching and is a certified Hogan assessor. Anneke is passionate about talent development, psychology and philosophy, using a combination of all in her coaching. Please stop by again. Thank you for your interest!

Head of Human Resources

A Talent Acquisition strategy and derived policies are crucial because they provide a structured approach to identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. A well-defined strategy helps in targeting the right candidates, enhancing employer branding, and optimizing recruitment processes. Clear policies ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance with legal standards, reducing risks and fostering a positive candidate experience. Together, they contribute to building a skilled and diverse workforce, driving long-term business success. Despite being highly customizable, the structure and content of these policies are often very similar. Therefore, why reinvent the wheel when you can efficiently adapt best practices? Please stop by again. Thank you for your interest!

Director Talent Acquisition

Ryan leads a global executive search team in the medical device industry and has previously held roles focused on industrial and supply chain recruiting at all levels. His background in talent includes high volume contract staffing, professional search, executive search/leadership, and talent assessment implementation. In addition to his military experience in the US Air Force, Ryan has worked in both agency and corporate environments in progressive leadership roles. Please stop by again. Thank you for your interest!

VP Biobased Circular program

Currently Herman is a leading a program, supported by the Dutch government, to transition the chemical and materials industry from fossil to biobased feedstocks. Industry. Previously, he worked as VP innovation at DSM, involved in establishing a broad portfolio of new businesses. Typically, companies focus management attention on the hard side of the business: strategy, technology, production, supply chain, marketing & sales. But success is determined by the right people. People with the right experience and skills and behaviors, matching the purpose of the company, and the will and persistence to deliver. As individuals, but even more important as a team. Talents can choose and pick their preferred place to work. Finding the talents them that make it happen for you, and acquiring them is your KEY priority.

Talent Acquisition Strategy

To elevate the Talent Acquisition field and advance its standing, we must significantly increase the sharing of high-quality knowledge. Embracing the fact that you can't know everything opens up opportunities for growth and learning. While discussions often focus on basic recruitment tasks, presenting the bigger strategic picture is essential. Additionally, fostering high-level TA knowledge among more individuals within companies will demonstrate that in depth expertise and robust talent acquisition strategies yield significant benefits. This approach will help engage senior management, secure a more strategic role for recruitment, and ensure it gains a deserved place at the decision-making table. - contributing to a more positive ROI of Talent Acquisition and respectful job market. Please stop by again. Thank you for your interest!

Recruitment Training & Consulting Director

Stuart is the founder of InSource Talent, providing specialist ‘TA Transformation’ consulting and training to In-House Recruitment teams and leaders. With over 25 years of recruiting experience, Stuart has now coached many of the UK’s best-known companies (3000+ TA professionals across 500+ workshops) in the latest recruitment tools, techniques & strategies. He offers a unique ‘TA Leadership Framework’ for in-house recruitment leaders, and has delivered ‘TA Capability’ assessments for major brands, including: Ford Retail, AMEC Power & Process, Harvey Nichols, Rexam, Rathbones Wealth Management, Grant Thornton (Professional Services), Sellafield Ltd, Weightmans and parts of the NHS (Healthcare). Stuart’s mission is to help TA leaders move away from outdated, administrative recruitment activities towards a more strategic Talent Acquisition function capable of partnering at the highest levels of business. “