Executive recruitment

Through our specialized executive recruitment service, we seek and recruit highly qualified candidates for senior-level and executive jobs. Our executive recruitment specialists are the linking force between highly qualified candidates and companies looking to fill their senior level positions. 

What are executive-level positions?

Executive recruitment goes beyond C-level roles.

Executive-level positions typically involve significant strategic responsibility, such as: leadership and managerial roles, positions with decision-making authority, and/or business-critical specialists whose expertise directly influences an organization's success.

Our executive recruitment team acts as a partner to connect organizations with both executive leaders and experienced specialists whose expertise is critical to business growth.

How can we help?

Looking for executive talent for your organization? Jump to our client information section.

Looking for your next executive position? Jump to our job seeker opportunities section.

Find the leaders and specialists who will shape your business

Hiring executive-level talent requires more than filling a vacancy. It means finding professionals with the leadership, expertise, and cultural fit to drive long-term success.

At Undutchables, our executive recruitment team helps organizations across the Netherlands identify and attract experienced executives, senior managers, directors, and highly specialized professionals with international backgrounds and multilingual expertise. 

We truly get to know your organization – your vision, people, and company culture – so that we can provide you with candidates that fit not only the role requirements, but also click with your company, team, values, and goals. 

Whether you are looking for a new managing director, HR leader, operations specialist, or another key strategic hire, our dedicated executive recruitment consultants combine extensive knowledge of the international talent market in the Netherlands with a highly personalized search approach to connect you with exceptional talent.

Not sure exactly what you need yet? We can also act as your thought partner, helping you define the role, profile, and recruitment strategy that best fit your organization and ambitions.

How we do it

Finding the right executive or specialist can transform your organization, but reaching the right candidates isn't always easy.

Many of today's strongest leaders are not actively searching for new opportunities. This means that gaining their interest and commitment to a new position requires a thoughtful, discreet, and personalized approach. That's where we come in. 

Our executive recruitment process:

1. Understanding Your Business

Every successful search begins with getting to know your organization. We take the time to understand your business objectives, company culture, leadership needs, and the experience and expertise you're looking for. This forms the foundation of a tailored executive search strategy that allows us to find talent that goes beyond just a job description.

2. Finding & Assessing the Right Talent

Using targeted headhunting, our ever-growing talent pool of professionals, and our international network, we identify and engage exceptional executive and specialist talent. Each candidate is carefully assessed for their experience, leadership capabilities, cultural fit, and language skills where relevant.

3. Guiding the Selection Process

We present you with profiles that have been selected based on their complete fit, including expertise, company fit, and match with the goals you defined for the position. We continue to provide support throughout the interview and selection process. Acting as a trusted partner, we coordinate communication, manage expectations, and help facilitate informed hiring decisions.

4. Supporting a Successful Placement

We help keep the process moving and both sides aligned, facilitating mutually beneficial offer negotiations and a smooth lead-up to onboarding. Our support continues after the start date as well, helping to create a seamless transition and a strong foundation for a successful long-term partnership.

Why companies choose Undutchables Executive Recruitment:

  • Dedicated executive recruitment consultants 
  • Extensive international and multilingual network 
  • Tailored search strategies 
  • Confidential and discreet approach 
  • Focus on long-term success, not just placement 
  • 30+ years of recruitment expertise in the Dutch market 

Whether you're replacing a key leader, expanding your management team, or searching for niche expertise, we tailor every search to your organization's goals, culture, and long-term strategy.

Ready to find the right leadership and specialized talent for your organization?

Our executive recruitment specialists combine confidential search, targeted headhunting and a tailored recruitment process to connect you with specialized and C-level candidates who make a real impact. From market mapping to offer support, we guide you every step of the way with expertise and discretion. 

Want to learn more about our Executive Recruitment services and how we can support your next hire? Fill in the form below or get in touch with our team for more information.

Get a Personalized Quote

Share your executive vacancy details and contact information with us and our team will reach out to discuss how we can help you find the right talent for the position. 

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Meet our Executive Recruitment team

Katja Heurkens - Grunewald is our Executive Recruitment Manager and the dedicated contact for Undutchables’ executive recruitment services. With over 20 years of experience, she brings in-depth market knowledge and a personal, discreet approach to every search, ensuring the right match in both expertise and company culture. 

Supporting her is Andrea Culotta, Executive Recruitment Assistant and Business Applications Specialist, who plays a key role in coordinating the recruitment process and supporting both clients and candidates. Together, Katja and Andrea ensure a careful, efficient and people-focused executive recruitment experience.

Ready for your next executive opportunity?

After years of building experience, leading teams, and shaping organizations, your next career move is often less about simply finding a new role and more about choosing where your expertise can make the right impact.

Our executive recruitment team works with experienced leaders, senior managers, and highly specialized professionals, like you, who are ready to make an impact. We believe that finding the right match is not just about credentials but also about forming a partnership that will support you long term. 

Whether you are actively exploring new opportunities or simply want to keep the door open for the right conversation, we are here to help you discover what is possible. 

How we support executive candidates

We take a personal and consultative approach to every search.

When your profile matches an available executive opportunity, our consultants take the time to understand your background, expertise, career ambitions, and what you are looking for in your next step. This helps us assess the fit and support you throughout the recruitment process, from the first conversation and interview preparation to offer discussions and onboarding.

Throughout the process, you can expect honest advice, clear communication, and a dedicated consultant who understands both the market and your aspirations.

  1. Connect and Partner
    We take the time to understand your background, leadership experience, career ambitions, and what you are truly looking for in your next role.
  2. Matching You with the Right Opportunity
    We match your profile with current executive and specialist opportunities that align with your expertise and aspirations.
  3. Interview & Secure Your Next Role
    After providing a personalized introduction to promote your candidacy to the company we support you throughout the entire recruitment process providing insights and advice for interview preparation, sharing feedback, and offering guidance through contract negotiations.
  4. Start with Confidence
    Once you have accepted an offer, we will help ensure a smooth transition into your new role and remain available for support after you have started.

Let's Find the Right Fit Together

Finding your next executive role is about more than just taking the next step – it is about partnering with the right people and finding an opportunity where your leadership, expertise, and ambitions can truly make an impact.

Whether you are actively exploring new opportunities or simply open to the right one, our executive recruitment team is here to support you with a personal, discreet, and tailored approach.

Browse our current executive vacancies or get in touch with our team to discuss your career ambitions. We look forward to helping you find the opportunity that is right for you!

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Get a Personalized Quote

Looking for executive talent for your organization? Share your executive vacancy details and our team will reach out to discuss how we can help you find the right person for the position.

Find out more with our downloadable resources for employers

Could you use some help navigating the world of international recruitment, HR, and temporary employment in the Netherlands? Check out our downloadable resources for more information and all you need to know to successfully employ foreign candidates. 

Current Executive Opportunities

Explore the current executive opportunities below. If you do not see something that matches your expertise at the moment please reach out to our team for more details about how we can help with your job search. 

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