Executive Search

We strengthen your organisation with highly qualified professionals at board, management and controller level

The right candidate in a tight labour market?

In mid-sized companies, management and finance roles are often critical to success.
Filling these key positions requires more than just a strong CV. It is about experience, personality and—above all—alignment with the stage your organisation is in.

Why choose Kruger Executive Search?

Deep insight into the mid-market

Since 1988, we have been active in addressing management challenges within the mid-market. We know what works — and when. Whether it concerns restructuring, growth, transition or succession, we understand the context as well as the type of leadership required at that moment.

Based on this experience, we focus on filling key positions: general, commercial, financial and operational executive and management roles. In addition, we place professionals in specialist finance roles at bachelor’s and master’s level.

We speak the language of entrepreneurs

Our focus is entirely on the Dutch mid-market across sectors, working with organisations of between 20 and 2,000 employees. We understand the pace, complexity and interests that come with this. Our approach is entrepreneurial and transparent, based on a ‘no cure, no pay’ model, payment in two instalments, and a clear guarantee period.

A strong network with impact

We have built a carefully developed network of experienced professionals. Many of our assignments come through referrals from private equity firms, financial institutions, supervisory boards, (family) shareholders and other business partners. At the same time, we continue to actively expand our network, including through CEO and CFO events focused on current themes such as ‘early warnings’ and ‘navigating turbulent times’.

Personal, thorough and engaged

No anonymous recruiters or standardised processes. We guide the entire process from start to finish, from initial briefing through to placement. This enables us to deliver a tailored approach, maintain short lines of communication and stay focused on quality.

Our approach is valued by both candidates and clients for its care, transparency and engagement including by candidates who are ultimately not selected.

How do we work?

Always tailored, always aligned

Our approach is never standard. Together with you, we determine in advance how to structure the process tailored to the role, the organisation and the market. We work based on three recruitment pillars, which we deploy individually or simultaneously depending on the need.

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1. Search & network approach

We have a carefully built network of qualified and pre-screened candidates with relevant experience. We know these candidates personally or through previous assignments. In addition, we leverage the broader Kruger network to proactively approach suitable candidates.

2. Executive Search

For roles where additional market mapping is required, we conduct a tailored search. Through desk research, we identify suitable candidates who are not yet part of our network but do meet the profile. We approach them personally, carefully and discreetly. Throughout the process, we ensure transparency, momentum and clear direction.

3. Online recruitment campaign

Where additional visibility is required, we complement the above activities with an online advertising campaign. Based on the role profile, we advise on the most relevant recruitment platforms and design the campaign to attract both active and passive candidates.

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Personal, professional and fully supported

We maintain full control of the entire process, and you work directly with our experienced consultants, without intermediaries.This means transparency, engagement, short lines of communication and a tailored approach for both client and candidate.

A selection of our clients

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Frank Vdh 1 (2X3) (1)

Frank van der Hagen

Associate - Executive Search

Suzan 2 (2X3)

Suzan van de Bilt

Associate - Executive Search

Leonie 1 (2X3)

Leonie Bonte

Backoffice - Secretaresse

Gabriela 2 (2X3)

Gabriela Marques

Backoffice - Secretaresse