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We are undutchables
Undutchables Recruitment Agency, the international business recruitment pioneer in the Netherlands, has a proven track record in international job matching and placement.
We help both starters and executive candidates, fluent in languages other than Dutch, advance their careers in the Netherlands.
For those hiring, we recruit highly educated international personnel who speak our clients’ language and understand their culture.
Do you want to further your career in the Netherlands? Are you looking for a native speaker to develop your business? We’ll help you find the perfect match.
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Meet our experts
Emmanuèle van Houdenhoven-Collard
Southern Region,
Headquarters
Sales & Recruitment Manager
+31 (0)6 391 868 31
"Be happy and a reason will come along."
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Our Sales & Recruitment Manager for the Rotterdam, The Hague and Eindhoven offices was raised in France and came back to Europe a few years ago after over 15 years spent in the UK and North America. She has over 15 years’ experience in Business Development and is always excited about growing Undutchables clients’ base and building lasting relationships through her international network.
She was an Undutchables candidate before becoming part of the Undutchables Family which gives her the best insight to accompany the talent acquisition of Undutchables’ international clients! She enjoys welcoming family and friends to her adoptive country, particularly at one of her favorite spots along the Scheveningen beach. She keeps being amazed by the beauty of our world in Europe and beyond.
Maria Leisker
Eindhoven
Recruitment Consultant
+31 (0)40 237 33 95 / +31 (0)6 345 803 76
“Collecting golden hours and genuine laughs.”
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Originally from Germany, Maria has lived and worked in several countries including Australia, the United States, and, since 2025, the Netherlands. Her international experience has given her a good understanding of what it means to transition into a new country such as adapting to a different culture, language and building a new life. With this global perspective, Maria is dedicated to finding the perfect match between candidates and clients. She knows that a positive and supportive work environment plays a key role in helping people settle into their new surroundings and thrive both professionally and personally. Outside of work, Maria is an active person who enjoys a wide range of sports like playing tennis, doing Pilates, and swimming. She also loves spending time outdoors, whether it’s going on long hikes or peaceful walks in nature.
Mark van der Velden
Eindhoven
Branch Manager
+31 (0)40 237 33 95 / +31 (0)6 341 540 92
"Smile, don’t worry, life is awesome!"
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Our Branch Manager Mark brings a great sense of humor and positivity to the team. He works hard at ensuring that the Eindhoven clients are taken care of. He acts as a partner for his clients and is the go-to person in the office for his team. Mark worked at the Utrecht office before, as a Recruitment Consultant, and also worked as a Branch Manager in our The Hague/Rotterdam office. Nowadays, he spends his time leading the Eindhoven office. His impeccable customer service makes him a firm favorite of our clients. In his spare time he likes to prepare delicious meals for his family and friends. If you happen to know of any great places to eat in the Netherlands, please let him know, he is always on the look out for a great new restaurant to visit!
Irina van Halen
Amsterdam
Recruitment Consultant
+31 (0)20 623 13 00 / +31 (0)6 341 540 86
"What you seek is seeking you."
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Irina forms part of the Recruitment Consultant team from our Amsterdam office. Born in the Netherlands, living most of her life in Mexico and being raised by her Dutch and Spanish family she is very internationally minded and feels at home within different cultures and their particular views on life. She finds joy in spreading positive vibes, always looking for a good laugh and offering a helping hand. She believes one must focus on their goals but never ever stop having fun while doing it. In her free time Irina loves enjoying good spicy dish and a drink with her family and friends.
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