Executive Search
Sustainable Filling
of Key Positions
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 thorough search methodology and our focus (through specialized practice groups and extensive external networks), means that we are well-placed to help you in appointing highly qualified and sought-after talent. As a practice group specialized in business transformation and sustainability-related talent, we understand the breadth and complexity of this field. Our expertise relates to positions within your organization that play a crucial role in driving forward responsible business practices, by creating future-oriented transformation with tangible social, environmental, and business impact.
Our assignments include placing senior innovation, transformation, sustainability and ESG talent in companies, as well as placing senior experts and Executives in impact-driven organizations (such as those active in sustainable solutions for the built environment, sustainable solutions for the agri-food industry, Naturebased Solutions, the energy transition, circularity solutions, impact investment, certifications, frameworks, etc.).
Futureproofing
Executive Search for sustainability transformations
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
At Kienbaum we make Executive Search clear and straightforward
Our consultants understand your market, grasp the strategic context of
your organization, and support you with:
Access To
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.
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:
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.
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 Partner
Klaas Bovenhuis
Managing Partner &
Program Director Governance Academy
Elisabeth van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen
Partner – International Head of ESG & Sustainability
Jan Westerink
Senior Advisor
