With presence in London, Amsterdam and Munich, Talbot Brigg offers Executive Search and Interim Solutions focused on Change & Transformation leadership.We service clients across all Industry sectors, who are planning or experiencing significant growth or change.We leverage our extensive network of interim and permanent candidates who are alumni of top-tier Strategy consultancies, the Big4 and selected boutique and niche consultancies with additional Industry sector experience, post-consultancy.Our firm combines more than 30 years’ experience across its markets with thorough investment in understanding the needs of your business and its change requirements.

Equinix is the World's leading digital infrastructure company (data centre, interconnection, digital services), growing connectivity between clients worldwide. With over 240 data centres in over 27 countries spanning across 5 continents, Equinix is home to the Cloud, supporting over 1,000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development. I was brought in on an exclusive contract to enhance the EMEA Talent Acquisition Team and recruit (mostly) Senior Executive and Leadership roles across all functions (including Technology Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Corporate roles) and across the EMEA region, through Executive Search and other instruments.

The RightThing® Inc. is since 2012 part of ADP Global Enterprise Solutions (GES), and is recognised as a premier recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider. In July 2014 it was rebranded ADP RPO, in line with its further integration into ADP's global service offerings. Reporting to the EVP Global Sales (member Executive Board) I was responsible for establishing further presence for ADP RPO across the EMEA market place, engaging with Global clients. As a member of the EMEA leadership team and based in London, I was responsible for marketing RPO services across ADP's (EMEA) country leadership, building key customer relationships, negotiating and closing business deals, and maintaining extensive knowledge of market developments and conditions. My professional networks were focused on the CFO, C-HRO, Director Leadership Development, and Director Talent Acquisition roles within Global and multinational corporations, headquartered in the EMEA region.

Reporting to the CEO Benelux, I was responsible for C-level client engagement across all services Aon Hewitt provides, driving business development and further growth for Strategic and Global clients across Europe by offering (Corporate and HR focused) Risk Management, Process Management, Outsourcing and Consulting programs.My business development and personal networks were focused on the CFO, C-HRO, Director Leadership Development, and Director Talent Acquisition roles within global and multinational corporations.

Served as Executive Vice President at DHR’s European Headquarters in Amsterdam.Member of the firm’s Financial Services, Professional Services and Chief Financial Officers Practices. Servicing listed, as well as privately held organizations, including private equity and venture capital backed companies, I specialized in C-suite, functional high-level specialist as well as senior executive positions, with searches starting at € 150K + level positions.

Together with the other Senior Partners responsible for overall management of the firm and its operating companies. As a professional, I was responsible for building and maintaining relationships with major clients, and delivering executive search assignments as well as management assessments in the Netherlands and across Europe.My focus markets included Professional Services and Financial Services, also servicing clients in the Technology, Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing and Life Sciences market sectors.I specialized in senior management and functional high-level professional roles, with remuneration levels ranging from € 100 – 350K.

As the Managing Director responsible for co-managing (with the Finance Director) the firm’s Shared Services office in Gouda, which as the HQ also hosted the firm’s leadership.Managed a team comprising the Managers of Human Resources, Marketing & Communication, Facility Management and Business Services.Supported the firm’s leadership and the Partnership in general in various corporate legal and management issues (as the q.q. General Counsel), such as M&A projects and new business ventures.Responsible for recruitment and selection of senior professionals. Responsible for corporate risk management policy e.g. managing the corporate risk & insurance portfolio.

Reporting into the Management Board, I was responsible for corporate housekeeping, legal affairs and Human Resources for both companies. In addition, I served as the Corporate Secretary to the Management Board and Non-Executive Board.Managed the Human Resources Department.Managed various external contacts as well as Public Relations.

Graduate Management Trainee (Heelsum IV)Manager Private BankingSenior Risk ManagerAccount Manager Corporate Banking

National military service as an Officer in the Royal Navy, continued as a Senior Officer in the Royal Netherlands Naval Reserve until July 2022.Placements included: Lecturer at Royal Naval College, VIP/Liaison Officer, Auxiliary DEFAT (London).