Meet the team
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Peter de Jong Managing Director
After (inter-) national roles in General, Marketing & Sales Management in Consumer Products & Services (CPS) in B2C, B2B/Foodservices and Cash & Carry at Danone, Nestlé, Unilever and Metro, Peter is active in Executive Search since 2000 and joined Stanton Chase in 2002. Within Stanton Chase he served as Global Practice Leader for CPS and subsequently ran all Practice Groups. Between 2006 and 2011 he has served as Board member as VP EMEA, Vice Chairman Business Excellence and International Chairman. He has completed well over 500 searches in Mid and Senior Management, both for local and international positions based in the Netherlands. Furthermore he has referred well over 150 searches to other Stanton Chase offices, a true benefit of this network that works. His prime driver is matching cultures of companies and candidates, in particular with the potential new boss and peers. Peter serves on the Board of Advisors of RightToPlay NL, helping to contribute to a better life for children in need. He enjoys his family, playing golf, riding his Harley, international travel, people and food & wine. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Willem-Ahrend van HattemPartner Willem-Ahrend van Hattem’s roots lie in marketing-driven and consumer-based companies. Since 2000 Willem-Ahrend has been active in executive search at IIC & Partners, well known in the Netherlands under the name Holtrop Ravesloot & Partners. Prior to his time in executive search, he worked for 11 years in various senior marketing & sales positions at Procter & Gamble, Hero and Unilever. He is an expert in assessing what is needed for effective appointments in senior positions and in producing a sharp summary of personal characteristics and competencies. He focuses his search efforts on the Consumer Products & Services and Life Sciences & Healthcare practice groups. On top of this, he has developed a unique expertise in search assignments for family-owned companies. Willem-Ahrend lives in Rotterdam, has five children and enjoys people and sports including horseback riding, rugby, sailing and golf. He is an active riding member of the Cavalry Escort of Honour. He holds a Master degree in Law from the University of Rotterdam and is fluent in English, German and French. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Vincent ThunnissenSenior Consultant Vincent has been active in Executive Search since 1992, when he joined the Amsterdam office of international executive search organization Amrop Hever, initially working in Research, but quickly moving into a Consultant role on senior-level recruitment projects in a wide range of industries. Vincent's primary search experience is in Consumer Products and Services and in Financial Services. He has also worked extensively in Professional Services (in particular in Logistics), Industrial and Technology. He joined Stanton Chase as Senior Consultant in 2004. Vincent feels particularly challenged to find candidates who not only fit the professional profile clients are looking for, but whose personal profiles as individuals also suit the client company's particular 'way of being'. Vincent holds a Master's Degree in English Language and Literature from the Universities of Groningen, The Netherlands, and Nottingham, UK. In addition to Dutch and English, he speaks French and German and has some (reading) knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. His hobbies are (classical) music, sports (swimming), reading (not surprisingly, he's a keen reader of biographies), cinema and current affairs. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Patricia FlipsenGlobal Practice Leader - Professional Services An accomplished professional of the executive search industry, Patricia joined Stanton Chase Amsterdam after having gained a breadth of experience during her time with Ray & Berndtson and Arthur D. Little Global Management Consulting. Her knowledge of strategy consulting, added to her familiarity with Partner searches, renders her an expert in helping consulting, audit and law firms find the ideal candidate for key positions. Motivated by the new challenges brought forth as a result of globalization and demographic changes, Patricia appreciates the rewards associated with being a trusted business partner for clients and candidates alike. A member of the Logistics and Transportation practice group, Patricia is a keen observer of the remarkable growth in advancing globalization, the breaking down of trade barriers and the mobile workforce. Well aware of the potential ramifications these trends may have on the global supply chain industry, Patricia understands that clients turn to Stanton Chase in search of the leadership needed to grow in the global marketplace and better serve their own customers. Patricia holds a Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering. She lives with her family in The Netherlands. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Jan-Bart SmitsEMEA Regional Practice Leader - Technology Jan-Bart started his career in Executive Search in 1990 with Expand, a local Search and Selection firm based in the south of The Netherlands. After a stint of little over a year at a reseller of software he returned to Search business Nicholson International and, from 1997 onwards, at Korn/Ferry International. Based in Amsterdam Jan-Bart ran the Technology and Professional Services Practice for The Netherlands, was a member of the e-Business Practice for two years (running the European e-Business Practice for one) and managed the European account relationship with several Technology clients. During 2007 Jan-Bart moved to Dubai to join the Korn/Ferry Middle East and Northern Africa office, for which he ran the Technology and Professional Services Practice. During his career Jan-Bart has worked on numerous high level search assignments, including CxO and non-executive Board roles. Jan-Bart’s hobbies include golf and driving his Harleys. He holds an MSc in Astronomy from the Leiden University in The Netherlands. His mother tongue is Dutch, he is fluent in English and has a solid command of German, French and speaks some Italian. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Charlotte ChristiaanseSenior Consultant Before joining Stanton Chase Charlotte worked for 4 years with a European executive search and career coaching company in London. She successfully worked on various senior director, manager level and IT director searches for multinational companies throughout Europe (with a focus on the Benelux market). She started her career in market research in the Netherlands in both B2C and B2B. At Stanton Chase, Charlotte focuses on searches for professional services firms and the technology industry. She particularly enjoys searching for and establishing contacts with high-level executives who are not only triggered by an opportunity, but are a perfect and promising match with the required profile. Charlotte holds a Bachelor degree in European Studies from the University of Amsterdam with a focus on European history, economics, Spanish and Italian. In addition to English and Dutch, she has a good knowledge of Spanish, Italian, German and French. Charlotte lives in Amstelveen together with her husband and enjoys city trips, dancing and networking. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Floris JansenPartner Floris has been active in Executive Search since 1989. He has worked in the banking industry (treasury and commodities business), as well as in advertising and PR with Publicis, ARA/BBDO and McCann for a wide range of clients in finance, professional services and a variety of industries. He made the switch into the business side for international marketing for Estée Lauder and in setting up production facilities with The Body Shop Europe. He has a broad experience in Executive Search in production and process industries, trade and professional services, especially in logistics and transport. He primarily focuses on positions in board of directors, functional disciplines or specialists. Floris has a sincere interest in discovering and promoting individual talents, characteristics and ambitions, related to company business opportunities and needs, within a given company culture. A marketer at heart, Floris is a non graduate Bachelor of Business Administration, Newport University, Utrecht. He is married and has two daughters. His hobbies include people's talents, sport (golf, sailing and skiing) and in particular music as he is actively performing as drummer within a renowned jazz band. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Ludo HoubenPartner After an extensive traineeship with Shell in Australia, Ludo started his career with ABN Amro Bank, subsequently holding several Marketing and Sales positions. Ludo started in Executive Search in 1991, with Robert Walters PLC, an international firm specializing in finance positions. He founded their Frankfurt office as Managing Director Germany, having held the same position in The Netherlands for four years. He moved to Heidrick & Struggles in 2000, where he was asked to set-up a new line of business to focus on positions in the salary range of € 60k to € 135k. Later, this line of business was fully integrated with the core business of Heidrick & Struggles and Ludo became a member of their CFO practice. Ludo joined Stanton Chase Amsterdam in 2003, to focus on line finance positions in industry, trade and the services sector. He is also a member of the Industrial, and Natural Resources and Energy industry practice groups. He is married to Annick and has 3 children, one daughter and two sons. His favorite hobbies are horses (driving and mounted), skiing, golf, tennis and his motor. Ludo holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and speaks fluent Dutch, English, German and some French. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Stephanie BinningSenior Consultant Stephanie started her career as a Geologist in the UK in 1993. After a trip around the world she switched to a more people-oriented and commercial career and worked for several companies including AstraZeneca. She started in executive search in 1998 at Nicholson International as a Researcher before moving on to Robert Walters as Consultant, specializing in Senior Finance positions across all industry sectors. Stephanie joined Stanton Chase Amsterdam in September 2006 focusing on Industrial markets. She has a degree in Chemistry and Geology from Leeds University in the UK and has lived in Germany, Israel, Australia and New Zealand before moving to the Netherlands in 1998. She lives in Amsterdam with her partner and two children and enjoys walking, tennis, yoga, cooking and entertaining. Stephanie speaks fluent English and Dutch and has a good knowledge of German. Industry Practice Expertise:
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