Sustainable filling
of key positions
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
At Kienbaum, we have decades of experience in setting the standard for finding executives for small and medium-sized businesses, multinationals, dynamic start-ups, and scale-ups, regardless of whether they are owned by Private Equity, Venture Capital, family businesses, or publicly traded. With our full commitment, we ensure the best match.
Kienbaum represents proven expertise in
Executive Search. Our consultants possess in-depth knowledge of various industries, organizational structures, and functional responsibilities. This enables us to understand the specific market conditions and challenges faced by decision-makers. We provide reliable and accurate support in making hiring decisions for your key positions.
Our
unique networks
What sets us apart from our competitors is our access to networks that span our entire range of consulting services, far beyond conventional executive search databases. Thanks to our international presence, we fill top positions in all major regions of the world and leverage our global networks to attract international management talent for your local market.
We offer free consultation sessions for potential Executive Searches. In these sessions, we share valuable insights on talent, compensation and benefits, and discuss organizational structure and search strategies. Discover how we can support your organization in finding the right leaders.
We make Executive Search
clear and straightforward
Our consultants understand your market, grasp the strategic context of your organization, and support you with:
A transparent, independent, and objective process
In-depth insights into industries, roles, and leadership trends
Advanced digital (AI) tools and data-driven insights
Exclusive access to unique networks and top international candidates
90%
of candidates from our first shortlist are successfully placed.
93%
of our placed candidates are still in position after one year and deliver measurable added value.
An Approach
That Delivers Results
We believe that quality should be measurable. That’s why we continuously monitor our outcomes, not just to show numbers, but to demonstrate that we deliver on our promises:
Futureproofing
Executive Search for sustainability transformations
Future-proof leadership means leadership that looks beyond today. Our practice group ESG & Sustainability focuses on organizations in transition. We seek leaders who shape change at the intersection of strategy, sustainability, and innovation.
Whether it concerns ESG leadership, impact investing, the circular economy, or energy innovation – we have the network and expertise to bring the right leaders to the table. From Chief Sustainability Officers to transformation directors: we find leaders who turn vision into results.
Our specialists in the field of Executive Search
Our team excels in identifying top talent that aligns with your strategic goals and organizational needs.
Hans Jonkers
Managing Director
Klaas Bovenhuis
Managing Partner &
Program Director Governance Academy
Hendrikus Müller
Partner Executive Interim Management
Elisabeth van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen
Partner – International Head of ESG & Sustainability
Jan Westerink
Senior Advisor
